
Adriana Fossa
Former model and fashion entrepreneur
Adriana Fossa is a Venezuelan former model whose public career has also included television, fashion business and charitable events in Italy. She worked in fashion before marrying former AC Milan and Italy defender Paolo Maldini in 1994. Her later activities have included involvement with the clothing brand Sweet Years and support for Convivio, the Milan fashion fundraising initiative. She and Maldini have two sons, Christian and Daniel, who both followed football careers.

Biography sources
Adriana Fossa photos
Photo credits
- Adriana Fossa and Paolo Maldini at the 2022 Italian Football Awards in Milan. · AC Milan / AC Milan via Getty Images and Pianeta Milan ↗
- Adriana Fossa and Paolo Maldini at the Sweet Years Homewear launch in Milan. · Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images via Pianeta Milan ↗
- Adriana Fossa and Paolo Maldini during their 1994 wedding ceremony. · Instagram · @adriana_fossa_blanco ↗
- Adriana Fossa and Paolo Maldini sharing a kiss on their wedding day. · Instagram · @adriana_fossa_blanco ↗
- Adriana Fossa and Paolo Maldini in a portrait from their wedding album. · Instagram · @adriana_fossa_blanco ↗
- Adriana Fossa with her sons during a family outing. · Instagram · @adriana_fossa_blanco ↗
- Adriana Fossa with her sons during a family holiday. · Instagram · @adriana_fossa_blanco ↗
- Adriana Fossa with her sons in a family archive photograph. · Instagram · @adriana_fossa_blanco ↗
Career and background
Fossa’s modelling career brought her into Milan’s fashion world, with La Gazzetta dello Sport identifying runway work for Gianni Versace and an appearance on Telemike. Her professional connection to fashion continued after her time on the catwalk, including work associated with Sweet Years, the label founded by Paolo Maldini and Christian Vieri.Sources: La Gazzetta dello Sport ↗ · Kikapress ↗
She has also been involved with Convivio, which brings fashion and fundraising together in support of HIV-related causes. Her public appearances have spanned fashion occasions, football awards and family milestones. When her younger son Daniel made his Italy debut in 2024, both she and Paolo were among the family members supporting him.Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport ↗
Relationship history
Fossa and
Paolo Maldini married on 14 December 1994. They have two sons, Christian, born in 1996, and Daniel, born in 2001.
Relationship sources
- Paolo Maldini La Gazzetta dello Sport ↗
Children
- NameChristianDate of birthOther parentPaolo Maldini ↗
- NameDanielDate of birthOther parentPaolo Maldini ↗







