7 legends who may never play in the Champions League again

Xavi Barcelona
Xavi has won four Champions League titles with Barcelona

#2 Maicon

Maicon Inter Milan, AS Roma and Manchester City
Maicon was part of the Champions League winning Inter Milan team of 2009-10

Roma might allow Maicon to leave the club despite having one season left on his contract. Maicon was a beast of a player for Inter Milan during their treble-winning 2010/11 campaign which saw him selected as the UEFA Club Defender of the Year.

His performance might have gone down over the years, but he will always be remembered as one of the best full backs in the world at his peak. He was gifted with outstanding physical attributes, athleticism, excellent technical and crossing ability as well as a powerful shot, making him a serious attacking threat down the right wing.

Champions League match to remember: 2011 Champions league semi-final against Barcelona – The Brazilian produced a wonderful volleyed finish in the first leg which Inter won 3-1 and worked tirelessly at the back, whilst contributing offensively in the second leg. Inter won the tie 3-2 and advanced to final where they beat Bayern Munich to the complete the treble.

Champions League matches played – 61

UEFA Honours

  • UEFA Champions League: Winner – 2010
  • UEFA Club Defender of the Year: 2010
  • UEFA Team of the Year: 2010

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