AC Milan’s 2007 Champions League Final Team: Where Are They Now?
The Rossoneri's Starting XI
On May 23, 2007, AC Milan faced Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League final in Athens, Greece. The Rossoneri emerged victorious on penalties, winning their seventh European Cup. The starting lineup for that historic night was as follows:
- Dida (GK)
- Cafu (RB)
- Alessandro Nesta (CB)
- Paolo Maldini (CB)
- Marek Jankulovski (LB)
- Gennaro Gattuso (CM)
- Andrea Pirlo (CM)
- Clarence Seedorf (CM)
- Kaká (AM)
- Filippo Inzaghi (ST)
- Hernán Crespo (ST)
Where Are They Now?
Fifteen years have passed since that famous night in Athens. Here is a look at where the members of AC Milan's 2007 Champions League-winning team are now:
Dida
The Brazilian goalkeeper retired in 2015 after a successful career with clubs such as Milan, Real Madrid, and Internacional. He is currently a goalkeeping coach for the Brazil national team.
Cafu
The legendary Brazilian right-back retired in 2008 after winning two World Cups and numerous other trophies with Milan and Roma. He is currently a football ambassador for FIFA.
Alessandro Nesta
The Italian center-back retired in 2014 after a successful career with Milan, Lazio, and Montreal Impact. He is currently a manager for Frosinone in Serie B.
Paolo Maldini
The iconic Italian left-back retired in 2009 after spending his entire career with Milan. He is currently the club's technical director.
Marek Jankulovski
The Czech left-back retired in 2014 after playing for clubs such as Milan, Udinese, and Baník Ostrava. He is currently a scout for Milan.
Gennaro Gattuso
The Italian midfielder retired in 2013 after a successful career with Milan, Rangers and Sion. He is currently the manager of Valencia.
Andrea Pirlo
The Italian midfield maestro retired in 2017 after a successful career with Milan, Juventus, and New York City FC. He is currently the manager of Fatih Karagümrük in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Clarence Seedorf
The Dutch midfielder retired in 2014 after a successful career with Milan, Real Madrid, and Botafogo. He is currently the manager of Viterbese in Serie C.
Kaká
The Brazilian attacking midfielder retired in 2017 after a successful career with Milan, Real Madrid, and Orlando City. He is currently a pundit for beIN Sports.
Filippo Inzaghi
The Italian striker retired in 2012 after a successful career with Milan, Juventus, and Benevento. He is currently the manager of Reggina in Serie B.
Hernán Crespo
The Argentinian striker retired in 2014 after a successful career with clubs such as Milan, Inter Milan, and Chelsea. He is currently a pundit for ESPN.
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