There have been some absolute legends representing the Rossoneri, but which ones make it into the ultimate Milan XI?
Picking the ultimate AC Milan dream team is not an easy undertaking.
Milan are not just one of the most successful clubs in the world when it comes to silverware, but they have also seen some of the greatest players of all time wear the famous red and black jersey throughout their illustrious history.
In fact, of all the players who wore the Rossoneri shirt, six were awarded the Ballon d'Or, while three were awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year gong.
It's thus almost inevitable that some legends will be left out of this XI as there's simply not enough room to accommodate all these superstars.
But let's take a look at the players who do make the Milan dream team!
GettySebastiano Rossi | Goalkeeper
Rossi arrived at Milan in the summer of 1990 at the age of 26 and was initially brought in as Andrea Pazzagli's back-up, but with time, he managed to carve out a space for himself in the first XI.
Having eventually become a starter in his second season, Rossi became one of the pillars of what was arguably one of the strongest teams in the world at the time.
Playing behind an iconic defence made up of Mauro Tassotti, Alessandro Costacurta, Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini, he was among the strongest Italian goalkeepers of his generation.
Equipped with a great physique and technical ability, Rossi was an integral part of the Rossoneri's defensive system.
In twelve years with Milan, he won five Scudetti, three Italian Super Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, two European Super Cups and one Champions League.
AdvertisementGettyCafù | Right-back
Marcos Evangelista de Moraes, or more simply Cafu, is one of the best right-backs in the history of the game.
He arrived at Milan at the age of 33 and for this reason was greeted with skepticism by the Rossoneri fans.
However, this did not prevent him from immediately establishing himself as an immovable force in the Milan defence.
Gifted with tremendous speed and stamina, he was one of the most dominant right-backs of his generation, as well as one of Milan's integral players for five seasons.
He ended his career as a Rossoneri player in 2008 after winning a Scudetto, an Italian Super Cup, two European Super Cups, a Champions League and a Club World Cup.
These trophies he won with Milan, combined with the other triumphs in a long career, make him one of the most successful players ever.
GettyAlessandro Nesta | Centre-back
On August 12, 2002, Silvio Berlusconi categorically ruled out Alessandro Nesta's possible arrival at Milan with these words.
"Nesta costs too much, it is not compatible with our budget," he stressed.
Lazio were expecting €45 million for their captain, a figure that they felt was justified for arguably the best central defender in the world.
When everyone thought that the deal was dead, "secret" negotiations started and a few weeks later, Nesta was a Milan player.
Fast, relentless, good anticipation, very strong in the air, elegant and capable of starting attacks, Nesta was an extraordinary defender.
He remained at Milan for 10 years, during which time he won two Scudetti, two Italian Super Cups, one Italian Cup, two European Super Cups, two Champions League and a Club World Cup.
GettyFranco Baresi | Centre-back
Franco Baresi is simply one of the greatest legends in the history of Milan.
A one-club man, he represented the Rossoneri with distinction during his 20 seasons as a professional, and 15 of them with the captain's band on his arm.
An absolute leader on and off the pitch, he had immaculate positional sense that allowed him to command his defence like few others have in history.
Fast, technical, relentless with his interventions and gifted with an excellent vision of the game, he was one of the greatest defenders of all time.
In fact, he was second in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 1989 (the winner was Marco Van Basten) and is still considered amongst the strongest players to have failed to win what is the most coveted individual recognition in football.
However, he did win everything with Milan: six Scudetti, four Italian Super Cups, one Mitropa Cup, three Champions League, three European Super Cups and two Intercontinental Cups.
A Milan legend through and through.