Who is the best midfielder in AC Milan history?

AC Milan's midfield has been graced by some of the most gifted footballers of any era, from Gianni Rivera's Golden Boy elegance to Kakà's Ballon d'Or brilliance and Andrea Pirlo's visionary passing. The Rossoneri have consistently fielded midfielders who combined technical mastery with winning mentality.

1. 1
   Gianni Rivera

   The Golden Boy and arguably the greatest player in AC Milan history, an elegant attacking midfielder who won three Italian championships and two European Cups.
2. 2
   Frank Rijkaard

   Complete Dutch midfielder who excelled in defence and attack for AC Milan, forming the famous Dutch trio with Gullit and van Basten that dominated European football.
3. 3
   Zvonimir Boban

   Elegant Croatian midfielder who captained AC Milan with authority and class through the 1990s and early 2000s, known for his technique and leadership.
4. 4
   Clarence Seedorf

   Unique Dutch midfielder who is the only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs, spending his most successful years at AC Milan.
5. 5
   Massimo Ambrosini

   Loyal Italian midfielder who spent most of his career at AC Milan and played an understated but vital role in the club's Champions League winning seasons.
6. 6
   Kakà

   Brazilian midfield genius and Ballon d'Or winner in 2007 whose extraordinary combination of pace, technique, and goals made him the best player in the world during his Milan peak.
7. 7
   Ismaël Bennacer

   Combative Algerian midfielder who became a key figure in AC Milan's Serie A title winning season of 2021-22 and was one of the best defensive midfielders in Italy.