Football Italia
·9 October 2025
Milan legend explains why Modric more similar to Maldini than Pirlo

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·9 October 2025
Massimo Ambrosini concedes that Luka Modric has similarities with Andrea Pirlo, but the ‘charisma and vibrations’ he transmits on the pitch remind him of Paolo Maldini.
Milan legend Ambrosini sees a similarity between Luka Modric and his former teammate Maldini.
Massimo Ambrosini, EPA
“In terms of charisma and vibrations that Modric transmits when he’s on the pitch, I’d say that the Croat is more similar to Maldini,” Ambrosini told Gazzetta.
“Andrea [Pirlo] was unique in world football for the way he interpreted the role from a technical standpoint. But the feelings that Modric gives on the pitch and for the way he leads the team with his presence, I’d say he’s more similar to Paolo, my great captain.”
Paolo Maldini in 1999
Ambrosini also spoke about Milan’s current situation, especially in attack, praising Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez, but warning Rafael Leao that he’ll have to adapt to the new attitude in the Rossoneri squad under Massimiliano Allegri.