2. Carles Puyol – Barcelona – 3x winner
He may not have as many medals as Pique, but his loyalty to Barcelona is so special that he takes second spot. He won so much with the Catalans, but the 3 European crowns are what he is truly proud of. He wasn’t around for 2015 win against Juventus, but he was involved in fantastic triumphs vs Arsenal in 2006, and Manchester United twice in 2009 and 2011.
1. Paolo Maldini – AC Milan – 5x winner – 3x runner-up
Top of the list of the best Champions League defenders is Paolo Maldini. The career of Paolo Maldini is an incredible one. Yes, we’ve cheated slightly, we’re aware that his first few titles came before the European Cup was re-branded, but he’s a true football legend. He’s also been on the losing end 3 times, but that just proves how many times he’s managed to play in such a prestigious final. He is the greatest AC Milan player of all time and perhaps the best defender to play the game ever in the modern era.
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