Franco Baresi
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Franco Baresi's career was defined by extraordinary consistency and loyalty. He won 19 major trophies with AC Milan, including six Serie A titles and three European Cups, a haul few defenders can match. His individual recognition included being runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 1989 and being named to the World Cup All-Star Team in 1990. In 1999, Milan fans voted him the club's Player of the Century, a testament to his enduring impact.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Number 6 shirt retired
Milan retired his iconic number 6 jersey after his final season.
FIFA 100
Named by Pelé as one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers.
Italian Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to Italian football.
Milan's Player of the Century
Voted by fans as the greatest player in the club's history.
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Knighted for his sporting achievements.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Players of the 20th Century
Records & Feats
Most appearances for AC Milan
Made 719 appearances for the club, a record later surpassed only by Paolo Maldini.
First defender to win Ballon d'Or runner-up
Finished second in the 1989 Ballon d'Or, the highest ever for a defender at the time.