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#5 Franco Baresi
One of the best defenders in the history of football, the legendary Baresi was rejected, fortunately for AC Milan fans, by Inter Milan executives back in 1974.
At the age of 14, Baresi wanted to follow in his brother's footsteps who was 2 years older and already a member of Inter academies. However, according to his own words, Franco was rejected and was instructed to 'come back a year later'. AC Milan stepped in and did not have to do much to convince the young player to join their ranks due to the fact Baresi is himself an AC Milan fan.
The great defender devoted all of his professional football years to AC Milan and rose to become one of the most accomplished defenders to ever play the game. He played 719 games for the Rossoneri captaining the club in 15 seasons. In 1999, he was named by AC Milan as the club's 'Player of the Century' while his No.6 jersey was retired after his final season at the San Siro.
#4 Giuseppe Meazza
No wonder one of football's greatest stadiums is named after him. The legendary striker rose to prominence as an Inter Milan player where he stayed for 13 years. However, his heart always belonged to AC Milan.
One of the greatest forwards to have ever played the game, Meazza was indeed a huge admirer of AC Milan and as a result, he opted to join the Rossoneri's academy at the age of 13. Yet, according to reports, AC Milan decided to reject him on the grounds of his physical characteristics. He was seen as too slim and too fragile to make a career as a professional player.
Fortunately, a short time later, he was seen playing in the streets by an Inter Milan scout who urged his club to sign him. He scored more than 240 times for I Nerazzurri and remains up until today the second top goalscorer of the Italian National Team, only behind Gigi Riva.
