Alessandro Nesta was born on March 19, 1976 in the Italian capitalRome, former Italian professional football player and coach, professional defender during the player's time, currentMonza Football Clubhead coach.[61][63]
Nesta from Serie ALazio Football ClubYouth training camp.In 1994, Nesta entered the first team of Lazio and began his career.[2]From 1996 to 2007, Nesta representedItalian National Team78 appearances, three sessionsWorld CupAnd twoEuropean CupTo help the Italian national team win the runner up of the 2000 European Cup and the champion of the 2006 World Cup.In August 2002, Nesta moved toAC Milan。[3]During his time in Serie A, Nesta won three Serie A titles and twoEuropean Champions LeagueWinners and other honors, and individuals are selected twiceFIFA Team of the Year. Selected for four timesUEFA Team of the Year 。[4]In 2012, Nesta moved toMajor League SoccerOfMontreal Impact Football Club。[5]In November 2013, Nesta announced his retirement.In November 2014, Nesta announced his comeback, and then played for the Chennai Titan Football Club of the Indian Super League for a season, helping the Chennai Titan win the Indian Super League championship.After the end of the 2014-15 season, Nesta announced his retirement again.
Alessandro Nesta was born on March 19, 1976 in the suburb of Rome, the capital of Italy.At the age of 8, Nesta often felt pain in his back because his bones were too hard to keep up with the flying figure. The doctor advised him to exercise more, so Nesta chose to play football.In the football school not far from home, Nesta quickly showed his talent.The scout of Serie A Roma Football Club sent an invitation to Nesta, but Nesta's father was a loyal fan of Lazio Football Club, so Nesta refused the invitation from Rome.[8]
Nesta joined Serie A in 1985Lazio Football ClubIn the youth training camp, Nesta tried to play in the position of striker and midfielder during this period, but finally chose to be a defender.[8]
On June 16, 1991, Nesta defeated Padova Youth Team 2-0 on behalf of Lazio Youth Team and won the championship of the youngest league in Italy.[9-10]
In 1993, Lazio was the head coachDino Zoff Put Nesta in the first team.[9]On March 11, 1994, Lazio drew 2-2 with Udinese in the 27th round of Serie A, and Nesta, who was still under 18 years old, came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of the game, completing the debut of Serie A.In the 1993-94 season, Nesta played twice for Lazio in the Serie A League, a total of 16 minutes.
On January 29, 1995, Lazio lost 2-1BarryIn the 18th round of Serie A, Nesta started his career for the first time and played for 90 minutes.On March 5, Lazio won 8-0 in the 22nd round of Serie AFlorenceNesta played all over the court.On April 11, Nesta played in LazioJuventusOfItalian CupThe team started in the second round of the semi-final, but failed to help Lazio advance to the final.In the 1994-95 season, Nesta played 11 times for Lazio in Serie A.
On June 24, 1995, Nesta won the championship of Italian Youth League by defeating Perugia Youth Team 2-0 on behalf of Lazio Youth Team.[10-11]
On September 26, 1995, Nesta defeated Lazio 2-1OrmoniaOfUEFA CupIn the second round of the first round, the first show of the European competition was completed.[8]In the 1995-96 season, Nesta played 23 times for Lazio in the Serie A League, helping Lazio win the third place in the Serie A League.
On June 1, 1997, Nesta helped Lazio draw 2-2 with Juventus in the last round of Serie A, thus winning the fourth place in Serie A with 55 points.In the 1996-97 season, Nesta played 32 games for Lazio in various competitions.
In 1997, 21 year old Nesta was appointed as the new head coachSven Goran ErikssonAppoint as team leader.[9]On September 16, Lazio defeated Guimaraes 4-0 in the first round of the first round of the European Union Cup. Nesta scored the first goal for Lazio in the 79th minute of the game.On April 29, 1998, Lazio defeated 3-1 in the second round of the Italian Cup finalAC MilanAnd won the championship with the total score of 3-2 in two rounds. Nesta scored a goal in the 65th minute of the game.On May 6, Lazio played in the final of the European Union CupInternational MilanNesta started, but failed to help Lazio win the championship.In the 1997-98 season, Nesta played 49 games on behalf of Lazio in various competitions, scored 2 goals, and was elected the best young player in 1998 Serie A.[4]
From June to November 1998, Nesta missed two and a half months of the Lazio World Cup because he injured the ligament of his right knee in the French World Cup.[12]On December 3, Nesta came back from injury in the first round of the Italian Cup quarter final when Lazio defeated Inter 2-1.On May 19, 1999, Nesta helped LazioEuropean Cup Winners2-1 win in the finalReal Mallorca Win the championship.In the 1998-99 season, Nesta played 20 times for Lazio in the Serie A League and scored a goal, helping Lazio win the second place in the Serie A League.
On August 27, 1999, Nesta helped LazioEuropean Super CupWin 1-0 in the finalManchester UnitedWin the championship.On September 14, LazioEuropean Champions League1 to 1 draw in the group matchLeverkusenNesta made his debut in the Champions League.On May 18, 2000, Nesta helped Lazio draw 0-0 with Inter Milan in the second round of the Italian Cup final, thus winning the championship with a total score of 2-1.In the 1999-00 season, Nesta played 28 times in the Serie A league on behalf of Lazio, helped Lazio win the championship of the Serie A league, and was elected the best defender of the year in Serie A;[4][13]9 appearances in the European Champions League;Played three times in the Coppa Italia.
On September 8, 2000, Nesta helped Lazio win the Italian Super Cup final by defeating Inter Milan 4-3.In the 2000-01 season, Nesta played 39 times in various competitions on behalf of Lazio, and was elected the best defender of the year in Serie A for the second consecutive year.[4]
In the 2001-2002 season, Nesta played 30 games for Lazio in various competitions.After the season ended, Lazio Football Club, which was in financial crisis, had to sell Nesta and other stars to other clubs.[9]
AC Milan
On August 30, 2002, Nesta was transferred from Lazio to AC Milan Football Club for 31 million euros.[3]
On September 14, 2002, we won 3-0 at AC MilanModena Football ClubNesta made his debut for AC Milan in the first round of Serie A.On October 9, NestaOscar del Calcio In the award ceremony, he was elected the best defender of the year in Serie A for the third consecutive year.[14]On February 3, 2003, Nesta was selected as the best team of UEFA 2002.[15]On April 15, AC Milan defeated 2-1 in the second round of the Italian Cup semi-finalPerugia, thus reaching the final with a total score of 2-1 in two rounds. Nesta scored his first goal since joining AC Milan in the 52nd minute of the game.[16]On May 28, AC Milan defeated Juventus 3-2 in the penalty shootout to win the Champions League final. Nesta took the fourth penalty in the penalty shootout and scored the goal.[17]On May 31, Nesta helped AC Milan draw 2-2 in the second round of the Italian Cup finalRome。So he won the championship with a total score of 6-3 in two rounds.In the 2002-03 season, Nesta played 48 games and scored 2 goals on behalf of AC Milan in various competitions.
On August 29, 2003, Nesta helped AC Milan win 1-0 in the European Super Cup finalPortoWin the championship.In December, Nesta injured his left knee in training and then missed the game for three weeks.[18]On March 14, 2004, Nesta was elected the best defender of 2003 in Serie A at the Academy Awards ceremony, which was the fourth consecutive year that Nesta won the award.[19]On May 2, Nesta helped AC Milan win the championship of the Serie A League two rounds ahead of schedule by defeating Rome 1-0 in the 32nd round of Serie A.[20]In 2003-04 season, Nesta played 38 games on behalf of AC Milan in various competitions, scored one goal and was selected as the best team of UEFA 2003.[4]
On August 24, 2004, Nesta helped AC Milan win the Italian Super Cup by defeating Lazio 3-0.On January 20, 2005, Nesta was selected as the best team of 2004 UEFA.[21]On May 25, AC Milan played in the Champions League finalLiverpoolNesta started the game, but AC Milan was equalised by Liverpool in the second half when they were 3-0 ahead in the first half, and finally lost to the opponent in the penalty shootout to win the runner up.[22]In the 2004-05 season, Nesta played 45 games in various competitions on behalf of AC Milan, and was selected as FIFPro World XI.[23]
On April 9, 2006, AC Milan won 4-1 in the 33rd round of Serie AChevoNesta helped AC Milan level the score in the 29th minute of the game.In 2005-06 season, Nesta played 42 games on behalf of AC Milan and scored one goal.
In December 2006, Nesta underwent surgery on his left shoulder and missed the game for 4 months.[24]On March 31, 2007, Nesta returned from injury in the 30th round of Serie A when AC Milan drew 1-1 with Rome.[25]On May 23, Nesta helped AC Milan win the Champions League final 2-1 over Liverpool.[22]In the 2006-07 season, Nesta played 22 games on behalf of AC Milan in various competitions and was selected as the best team of FIFPro season.[26]
On August 31, 2007, Nesta helped AC Milan win 3-1 in the European Super Cup finalSevillaWin the championship.On September 15, AC Milan drew 1-1 in the third round of Serie ASienaNesta helped AC Milan level the score during the injury stoppage time.September 30, 2-1 win at AC MilanBenficaNesta ushered in the 200th official match for AC Milan in the Champions League group match.[27]On December 16, AC MilanFIFA Club World Cup 4-2 win in the finalBoca Juniors After winning the championship, Nesta scored a goal in the 50th minute of the game.On January 19, 2008, Nesta was selected into the 2007 UEFA Best Team.[28]On February 20, a 0-0 draw at AC MilanA SennaIn the first round of the Champions League quarter final, Nesta was injured in the 50th minute of the game and left the field, after which he was absent for nearly three weeks.[29]In the 2007-08 season, Nesta played 39 games and scored 2 goals on behalf of AC Milan in various competitions.
In the 2008-09 season, Nesta only played once in the Serie A league on behalf of AC Milan due to back injury.[30]
On October 25, 2009, AC Milan defeated Chievo 2-1 in the ninth round of Serie A, Nesta scored twice in the game, and was rated as the best player in the ninth round of Serie A.[31]On January 10, 2010, AC Milan defeated Juventus 3-0 in the 19th round of Serie A, and Nesta helped AC Milan to open the record in the 29th minute of the game.From March to May, Nestain's right kneePopliteal tendonLacerated and missed 10 Serie A matches.[32]In the 2008-09 season, Nesta played 30 games on behalf of AC Milan in various competitions, scored 3 goals and assisted twice.
AC Milan curtain call
On May 7, 2011, Nesta helped AC Milan to a 0-0 draw with Rome in the 36th round of Serie A, thus winning the Serie A championship two rounds ahead of schedule.[33]On May 18, Nesta signed a one-year contract extension with AC Milan before the end of the season.[34]In the 2011-12 season, Nesta played 35 games for AC Milan in various competitions.
On August 6, 2011, Nesta helped AC MilanThe National StadiumWe won the Italian Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan.[35]On October 29, AC Milan defeated Rome 3-2 in the 10th round of Serie A, and Nesta scored the last goal of AC Milan's career in the 30th minute of the game.On May 10, 2012, Nesta announced that he would leave AC Milan at the end of the season.[36]On May 13, AC Milan defeated Novara 2-1 in the last round of the Serie A League to win the runner up of the Serie A League. Nesta came on as a substitute in the 81st minute of the game, completing the last game of AC Milan's career.[37]In the 2011-12 season, Nesta played 26 games on behalf of AC Milan and scored one goal.
In 2012, Nesta played eight regular season games on behalf of Montreal Rush, which failed to help Montreal Rush enter the playoffs.[38]
On May 30, 2013, Nesta helped Montreal rush to a 2-2 draw in the second round of the final of the Amway Championship in CanadaVancouver Whitecaps Win the championship.[4]In 2013, Nesta made 23 regular appearances on behalf of Montreal.
On October 28, 2013, Nesta announced his official retirement.[4]
In the 2014-15 season, Nesta played three times in the Indian Premier League on behalf of Chennai Titan, helping Chennai Titan win the Indian Premier League championship.[40]After the season ended, Nesta announced his retirement for the second time in his career.
National team career
In January 1994, Nesta was selected into the Italian U17 national team.
In 1995, Nesta wasCesare Maldini Called into the Italian U21 national team.
From May to June 1, 1996, Nesta helped the Italian U21 national team win the championship as the main central defenderEuropean U21 Youth Football ChampionshipChampion, and become the best defender of the game.[41]On June 11, Nesta was selected for the first timeItalian National TeamAnd participated in theEuropean CupNesta didn't get the chance to play in the whole tournament.[9]On October 5, the Italian teamWorld Cup qualifiersNesta made his debut in the 3-1 win over Moldova.[42]
On November 11, 1997, Nesta helped Italy defeat Russia 1-0 in the second round of the World Cup qualifier play off, thus advancing 2-1 in two rounds1998 France World CupRace.
In June 1998, Nesta played in the French World Cup with the Italian national team.On June 11, Italy drew 2-2 with Chile in the first group match. Nesta made his debut in the World Cup.On June 23, the Italian team defeated Austria 2-1 in the third group match to advance to the knockout stage. Nesta ended the World Cup ahead of schedule due to pulling the right knee ligament in the fourth minute of the game.[12]
In June 2000, Nesta played six times in the European Cup on behalf of the Italian national team, helping the Italian national team win the second place in the European Cup, and was included in the best team of the European Cup.[43]
In June 2002, Nesta went out with the Italian national teamKorea Japan World Cup。On June 8, Italy lost to Croatia 1-2 in the second group match. Nesta was injured and left the game in the 24th minute.[12]On June 13, the Italian team played Mexico in the last game of the group game. Nesta came out injured and finally helped the Italian team to reach the knockout stage with a 1-1 draw.[44]On June 18, the Italian team was eliminated by the South Korean team, one of the hosts, in the eighth finals. Nesta was absent due to injury.[45]
In June 2004, Nesta participated in the European Cup in Portugal on behalf of the Italian national team.Throughout the tournament, Nesta played all three matches of the Italian team, but the Italian team was eliminated after the group match.[46]
In June 2006, Nesta went out with the Italian national teamGermany World Cup。On June 22, Italy defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 in the last game of the group game to advance to the knockout stage. Nesta ended the World Cup journey ahead of schedule due to the recurrence of an old groin injury in the 17th minute of the game.[47]On July 6, Nesta won the World Cup with the Italian national team in Berlin.[48]On October 11, the Italian team defeated Georgia 3-1 in the European Cup qualifier, and Nesta started to play, completing the last game of the national team career.
On August 2, 2007, Nesta officially announced his retirement from the Italian national team.[42]
On April 3, 2016, Nesta drew 1-1 in MiamiFort Lauderdale Strikers In the first round of the North American Spring League, he made his first coaching debut.On May 29, Miami won 1-0 in the 9th round of North American Spring LeagueEdmonton Oilers Nesta ushered in the first victory in his coaching career.From April to June 2016, Nesta led Miami to win 1, draw 4 and lose 5 in the North American Football Spring League, ranking 10th in the championship.From July to October 2016, Nesta led Miami to 9 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in the North American Football Autumn League, helping Miami win the fourth place in the North American Football Autumn League.In 2016, Nesta led Miami to 10 wins, 10 draws and 12 losses in the North American Football League.
In 2017, Nesta led Miami to 25 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in 38 games.
In November 2017, Nesta resigned as head coach of Miami Football Club.[51]
Perugia period
In May 2018, Nesta became the Italian Football League BPerugia Football ClubTemporary head coach, signed by both parties until June 30, 2018.[1]
On June 3, 2018, Nesta led Perugia to play off in the Serie B promotion matchVenice Football ClubHowever, Perugia lost 0-3 in the end, so that he could not be promoted to the Italian Football League A in 2018-19.On June 13, Nesta was appointed as the official head coach by Perugia Football Club.[1]
In May 2019, Nesta was dismissed by Perugia Football Club because of his poor performance.[7]
In June 2019, Nesta selected any BFrosinone Football Clubhead coach.[52]In the 2019-20 season, Nesta led the team to rank eighth in Serie B, and reached the final all the way in the upgrade play off, but failed to defeat Spezia to advance to Serie A.In the 2020-21 season, Flosinone's performance fluctuated greatly, and he was defeated for several consecutive rounds.On March 22, 2021, Nesta was dismissed by the club after Flosinone lost 0-3 at home to Lecce.[59]
On June 10, 2023, Regiana Football Club announced that Nesta would become the team's coach. The two parties signed a one-year contract until June 30, 2024. If the team was successfully relegated, the contract could be extended for one year.[61]
Monza Period
On June 12, 2024, Monza officially announced that Nesta became the team's head coach and signed a 1+1 contract with him;This is Nesta's first time as head coach in Serie A.[63]
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games played
Number of goals
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1993-94
Lazio
Serie A
two
zero
four
1994-95
Lazio
Serie A
eleven
zero
two
1995-96
Lazio
Serie A
twenty-three
zero
Union Cup
three
zero
three
1996-97
Lazio
Serie A
twenty-five
zero
Union Cup
four
zero
four
1997-98
Lazio
Serie A
thirty
zero
Union Cup
ten
one
seven
1998-99
Lazio
Serie A
twenty
one
two
1999-00
Lazio
Serie A
twenty-eight
zero
Champions League
nine
zero
one
2000-01
Lazio
Serie A
twenty-nine
zero
Champions League
eight
zero
three
2001-02
Lazio
Serie A
twenty-five
zero
Champions League
six
zero
six
2002-03
AC Milan
Serie A
twenty-nine
one
Champions League
fourteen
zero
three
2003-04
AC Milan
Serie A
twenty-six
zero
Champions League
six
zero
one
2004-05
AC Milan
Serie A
twenty-nine
zero
Champions League
twelve
zero
two
2005-06
AC Milan
Serie A
thirty
one
Champions League
ten
zero
three
2006-07
AC Milan
Serie A
fourteen
zero
Champions League
eight
zero
four
2007-08
AC Milan
Serie A
twenty-nine
one
Champions League
five
zero
five
2008-09
AC Milan
Serie A
one
zero
Union Cup
-
-
three
2009-10
AC Milan
Serie A
twenty-two
three
Champions League
seven
zero
three
2010-11
AC Milan
Serie A
eleven
zero
Champions League
one
2011-12
AC Milan
Serie A
fourteen
one
Champions League
seven
zero
two
two thousand and twelve
Montreal Impact
Major League Soccer
eight
zero
-
one
twelve
twelve
two thousand and thirteen
Montreal Impact
Major League Soccer
twenty-three
zero
-
one
eleven
eleven
two thousand and fourteen
Chennai Titan
India Super
three
zero
-
one
one
one
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start time
expiration of contract
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transfer fee
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Transfer to team
2014-11-28
2015-01-01
Free joining
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-
Chennai Titan
2012-07-05
2013-11-08
free transfer
-
AC Milan
Montreal Impact
2002-08-31
2012-07-05
transfer
three thousand and fifty
Lazio
AC Milan
1993-07-01
2002-06-30
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Lazio
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particular year
Appearance
goal
particular year
Appearance
goal
particular year
Appearance
goal
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
two
zero
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven
seven
zero
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
six
zero
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
six
zero
two thousand
thirteen
zero
two thousand and one
five
zero
two thousand and two
ten
zero
two thousand and three
seven
zero
two thousand and four
ten
zero
two thousand and five
five
zero
two thousand and six
six
zero
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-
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start time
expiration of contract
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win
flat
negative
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Miami
North American Professional League
2015-08-31
2017-11-30
seventy-one
thirty-five
sixteen
twenty
forty-nine point two nine
Perugia
Serie B
2018-05-14
2019-06-30
forty
fourteen
eight
eighteen
thirty-five
Frosinone
Serie B
2019-07-01
2021-03-22
seventy-seven
twenty-eight
twenty-three
twenty-six
thirty-six point three six
Reggina
Serie B
2023-07-10
2024-06-30 (estimated)
thirty-three
nine
sixteen
eight
twenty-seven point two seven
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award-winning work
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two thousand and fourteen
2014 Indian Premier League Champion
Chennai Titan
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two thousand and eleven
2010-11 Italian Football League A Champion
AC Milan
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two thousand and four
2003-04 Italian Football League First Division Champion
AC Milan
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two thousand
1999-00 Italian Football League A Champion
Lazio
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Cup Champion
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award-winning work
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two thousand and thirteen
2013 Amway Canada Championship Champion
Montreal Impact
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two thousand and eleven
2011-12 Italian Super Cup Champion
AC Milan
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two thousand and four
2004-05 Italian Super Cup Champion
AC Milan
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two thousand and three
2002 - 03 Italian Cup Champion
AC Milan
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two thousand
1999-00 Italian Cup champion
Lazio
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two thousand
2000-01 Italian Super Cup champion
Lazio
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
1997-98 Italian Cup champion
Lazio
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
1998-99 Italian Super Cup Champion
Lazio
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European Champion
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award-winning work
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two thousand and seven
Champions League 2006-07
AC Milan
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two thousand and three
Champions League 2002 - 03
AC Milan
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
1998-99 European Cup Winners Champion
Lazio
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European Super Cup Champion
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award-winning work
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two thousand and seven
European Super Cup Champion
AC Milan
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two thousand and three
European Super Cup Champion
AC Milan
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
European Super Cup Champion
Lazio
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Intercontinental Champion
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award-winning work
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two thousand and seven
FIFA Club World Cup Champion
AC Milan
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personal honor
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two thousand and seven
UEFA Team of the Year
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two thousand and seven
FIFPro's Best Team of the Season
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two thousand and five
FIFPro's Best Team of the Season
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two thousand and four
UEFA Team of the Year
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two thousand and three
Best Defender of the Year in Serie A
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two thousand and three
UEFA Team of the Year
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two thousand and two
Best Defender of the Year in Serie A
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two thousand and two
UEFA Team of the Year
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two thousand and one
Best Defender of the Year in Serie A
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two thousand
Best Defender of the Year in Serie A
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
Italian Young Player of the Year
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National Team Honors
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Award Name
award-winning work
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two thousand and six
Winner of the 18th German World Cup
Italian National Team
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two thousand
The Best Team of the 11th European Cup
Italian National Team
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
The 10th European U21 Youth Football Championship
Italy U21 National Team
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Best Defender of the 10th European U21 Youth Football Championship
Italy U21 National Team
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two thousand and six
Order of the Knight of the Republic of Italy[53]
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2022-5
The 10th Italian Football Hall of Fame[60]
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Nesta and his family
In 1998, Nesta fell in love with Gabriela Banucci. Gabriela's father, Rafael Paniocci, was the secretary-general of the Italian Olympic Committee. Gabriela and Nesta had the same hobbies, swimming and sleeping. After falling in love, they rarely appeared in public together.
In October 2006, Gabriela gave birth to Nesta's daughter Sophia.In 2007, Nesta and Gabriela got married in a low profile,[54]Nesta only invited a good friend photographer and an official of AC Milan Club as witnesses at the wedding.In 2008, Nesta's son Tommaso Nesta was born in Milan Madonna Hospital.[55]
personal anecdote
July 4, 2000, then President of ItalyOscar Luigi ScarfaroThe knights of the Italian Republic were awarded to Nesta and other Italian national team members who won the second place in the 2000 European Cup.[56]
On January 8, 2007, the then President of ItalyGeorge NapolitanoThe Knight Medal of the Italian Republic was awarded to Nesta and other Italian national team members who won the championship in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.[53]
Social evaluation
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Nesta's elegant movements, handsome face, excellent positioning skills and good prediction ability in the player era have made fans who like him call him "the world's first central defender", and he has also beenRonaldoCall it the most difficult defender in Serie A.However, Nesta's advantages and disadvantages are very obvious. In terms of overall view and ball handling, Nesta can be ranked among the top three in the world football at that time. His passing error rate is very low and his mind is clear.But Nesta's shortcomings are also very prominent, that is, his body is vulnerable and his marking ability is poor.But on the whole, Nesta is also worthyFranco Baresi Later, "the world's first central defender".[57](Netease Sports Review)
Nesta always performs very elegantly in the position of the central defender, showing the demeanor of a great general. Although there is no lack of fierce tackles in the defense, he always does a neat job and will not hurt the other players.Nesta, with his cool head and superb skills, has kept the team's back line airtight[58](Sina Sports Review)
