5) Cafu
Cafu rose to prominence when he moved from Palmires to AS Roma where he spent 7 years winning one Serie A title before moving to AC Milan where he won one more serie a title and champions league. Cafu is also the most capped player for Brazil with his 143 appearances winning the world cup twice (1994 and 2002).
Roberto Carlos I would say was a better player than Maldini but I can see why you put Maldini at 1…shame you couldn’t find a spot for Kenny Sansom, the 1st of the modern full backs.