( Log Out /  2 Serie A Scudetto, 1 Italian Cup, 2 Italian Super Cup (AC Milan) ... Shevchenko #football #milan #legend. Football Icon. Nesta was a member of the Italy national team for a decade from his debut in 1996, earning 78 caps in total. Alessandro Nesta. At international level, he competed at the 1996 Olympics, three UEFA European Championships, and three FIFA World Cups. [20] Nesta went on to score his first goal for Milan since April 2006 in a 1–1 draw with Siena on 15 September 2007. Nesta's first two seasons with the Rossoneri were very successful. Nesta made his Impact debut against Lyon in a friendly match on 24 July. [13], In the 1999–2000 season he led Lazio to the Scudetto and Coppa Italia, winning the double. Montreal Impact (Canada) Milan had gone two down early and had recovered to bring the scoreline level at 2-2 with time almost up. [36] Nesta, along with his defensive partners Maldini and Cannavaro, was elected to be part of the team of the tournament for his performances. The following year he was forced to stay out for nearly half the season due to ligament injuries suffered during the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Central defender. [15][19], The following season, Milan lost both the 2003 Supercoppa Italiana to Juventus and the Intercontinental Cup final to Boca Juniors, on penalties. AC Milan’s strong defence allowed the team to complete on both domestic and European stage, winning one Scudetto and two Champions Leagues during their times together at the club. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Alessandro Nesta. Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has destroyed some of the best defenders in the world across his football career, but he faced a tough battle with Alessandro Nesta. Alessandro Nesta maçları Footballia'da seyredilir! He made his competitive debut three days later, in a 3–1 home win over the New York Red Bulls. [14][15] Financial problems for Lazio and its then-president Sergio Cragnotti led to the sale of Nesta to Milan in 2002. Nesta was once again elected to be part of the UEFA Team of the Year, for the third consecutive season. Technical 3. [58][59][60][61][62] Although he was usually deployed as a centreback during his career, he initially started out as a right-sided full back; his technical skills, athleticism and defensive ability made him a versatile player from a tactical standpoint, who was capable of playing anywhere along the backline, and also allowed him to be deployed on the left, or even as a sweeper on occasion. They lost the playoff final to Spezia after a 1–1 aggregate draw, as the opponents had performed better in the regular season. During the 2005–06 A.C. Milan season, Milan once again finished behind Juventus in Serie A, although both Juventus and Milan were later deducted points for being involved in the 2006 matchfixing scandal, and the title was awarded to Internazionale; Juventus were relegated while Milan finishing in third place after the point deduction. [15] His nephew Gian Marco Nesta is also a professional footballer. [74], Nesta appeared in the 1998 Italian film Paparazzi, directed by Neri Parenti. ( Log Out /  [52] He resigned as coach following the completion of the 2017 season, on 17 November. Entraîneur. Footballia, İnternet'in ilk ücretsiz ve interaktif futbol maçı koleksiyonu. [49] Two years later, he similarly turned down an invitation from Marcello Lippi prior to the 2010 World Cup. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. Italy's disappointment at major tournaments continued at Euro 2004, however, where they were eliminated in the first round following a three-way five-point tie with Denmark and Sweden, only to be eliminated on direct encounters. [33][34] In the semi-final, a ten-man Italy overcame co-hosts the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, after a 0–0 deadlock following extra time. tweet. [54] After a 4–1 loss to Verona in the 2018–19 Serie B promotion playoffs, Nesta parted with Perugia on 21 May 2019. Il est un footballeur. Physical 4. However, he later confirmed that he wanted to play one more season at Milan before retiring and signed a contract extension on 18 May 2011, which kept him on Milan's squad until summer 2012. Read all career information, stats, attendance and goals Alessandro Nesta managed to transition seamlessly from stereotype to original throughout his career. During the 2002–03 season, he won the Champions League for the first time in his career as Milan defeated rivals Juventus at Old Trafford in the first all-Italian Champions League final in history. Despite finishing second in both Serie A and the Champions League, Nesta was elected to the 2005 FIFPro World XI for the first time in his career, for his performances.[15][19]. In the 1993–94 season he was called up to the first team, and on 13 March 1994 he made his debut in a 2–2 away draw against Udinese; Nesta came on for Pierluigi Casiraghi during the 78th minute.[12]. [8][59][61][67][68][69], In addition to his class, as well as his technical and physical abilities, Nesta also possessed an excellent positional and tactical sense, as well as an acute capacity to read the game, which enabled him to anticipate and close down opponents in one on one situations, and prevent attacking plays; his defensive intelligence enabled him to maintain a consistently high level of performance even towards the end of his career, as he lost his pace and stamina. Football Is Life. Milan also managed to reach the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, but were once again disappointingly eliminated in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Throughout the 2010–11 season, speculation indicated that Nesta would retire at the end of the season. ( Log Out /  Nesta was once again awarded the Serie A Defender of the Year award for his performances, and was elected to be part of the UEFA Team of the Year. Nesta signed a contract extension that would keep him at Milan until 2011. Height 1m87 Weight 79 kg. [15], After Euro 2000, Nesta's remained a first-choice centre back for Italy under new manager Giovanni Trapattoni, featuring extensively during the 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign. [39] Nesta managed to stay injury free and played for a full 90 minutes in all three group games, helping Italy to keep a clean sheet in the opening draw against Denmark. Alessandro – Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Nesta Sig. Maradona’s Unforgettable Moments, Football’s Golden Boys.. Past and Present, When England’s Golden Generation Failed to Conquer, A World Cup Surprise – Toto Schillaci in 1990, Concluding the Top Players of the 2019/20 Season, Top Under-21 Players Who Will Rule Football in the Next Decade, The Greatest XI of Football’s One-Club Men, Carlos Kaiser, the Greatest Fake Footballer of All Time, 10 Promising Wonderkids Who Could Have Achieved More. He began to re-emerge as a starter for the club and was one of Milan's most consistent players throughout the entire 2009–10 season under Leonardo. [25] He made his debut on 9 December in a 2–2 draw against Delhi Dynamos FC, partnering Mikaël Silvestre in central defence in Chennaiyin's last match of a regular season in which they topped the league. [55], On 17 June 2019, Nesta was appointed manager of Frosinone on a two-year contract. Lieu de naissance: [26], Nesta began his career for Italy and was a member of the under-21 squad that won the 1996 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. David Trezeguet then scored the golden goal in extra time for France to defeat the Italians in the second consecutive tournament, as the Italians finished the Euro as runners-up. Despite Milan's point deduction during the season, Nesta was also able to return from injury in time to help Milan manage a fourth-place finish in Serie A, clinching the final Champions League spot. 14. The elegant and composed Alessandro Nesta, famous for his acute positional awareness and well-timed tackles, formed one of the best defensive lineups for AC Milan in the early 2000s, playing alongside fellow defenders Paolo Maldini, Cafu and defensive midfielder Gennaro Gattuso. Chennaiyin FC (India), Honours ( Log Out /  Les meilleures offres pour Alessandro Nesta FIFA World Cup 2002 S.Korea Japan Football Trade Card Italy sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! 1995-1996. 2 UEFA Super Cup (AC Milan) Il s'appelle Alessandro Nesta. Nesta was able to score his penalty kick as Milan won the shootout 3–2. 1996 UEFA Under-21 European Championship (Italy) He followed this up with an important goal for Milan in the 4–2 victory over Boca Juniors in the final of the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup. Due to his ability to lead from the back and organise his teammates, he excelled in a zonal marking system, but was also known for his tight marking of opposing players. [77], 1Continental competitions include the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup and CONCACAF Champions League Alessandro Nesta - Italie / Frosinone Publicité Despite missing most of the 2006–07 season due to a shoulder injury, Nesta played a vital part in Milan's return to the 2007 Champions League final, where Milan avenged their 2005 final loss, defeating Liverpool 2–1 in Athens. Nesta continued his excellent partnership with fellow centerback Thiago Silva throughout the 2010–11 season under Massimiliano Allegri, forming a formidable defensive pairing, conceding just 24 goals in 38 games during Milan's victorious Serie A campaign. [58][63][64][65][66] Nesta was also excellent in the air, and was unusually quick for a centreback; he often stood out throughout his career for his pace, acceleration, and stamina. Date de naissance: 19 mars 1976. [50] In total he made 78 appearances for Italy. [24], On 28 November 2014, it was announced that Nesta had signed for Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League for the remainder of the 2014 season. Birthplace Rome. Milan also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2006, losing out to eventual champions Barcelona, while they were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. Official profile of Olympic athlete Alessandro NESTA (born 19 Mar 1976), including games, medals, results, photos, videos and news. Nesta was a member of the Italian team that won the 2006 World Cup, and he also represented the Italian side that reached the final of Euro 2000. Log in. Later in his career, he played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the Montreal Impact, and for Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), The Day When a Stranger Became “Part” of Manchester United Team, Adiós Diego! 1 FIFA World Club Cup (AC Milan) [17] During this time, he would form a formidable defensive line alongside Paolo Maldini, Cafu, Alessandro Costacurta and Jaap Stam, among others. Following a goal by Marco Delvecchio in the 55th minute, Italy led the match 1–0 until the final minute of stoppage time, when Sylvain Wiltord scored the equaliser. A Tribute to Football's Legends & Best Players, Clubs Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The injuries would plague Nesta at the end of his playing career, where he would move on from the physically demanding Italian Serie A to play a brief stint at the Canadian and Indian leagues. Nesta helped Milan keep a clean sheet during the match, which went to a penalty shootout following a 0–0 deadlock after extra time. Date of Birth March 19, 1976 44 years. Milan were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, and in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, to eventual winners Lazio, although Nesta managed to score a goal in the quarter-final match against Roma. Profil officiel de l'athlète Olympique Alessandro NESTA (né(e) le 19 mars 1976), incluant Jeux, médailles, résultats, photos, vidéos et actualités. Nesta also won the Coppa Italia over Roma during his first season at the club,[18] while Milan finished third in Serie A that season. He did, however, win the first two trophies at the international level of his team: the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, won against Mallorca, and, in August, the European Super Cup over Manchester United. Sweeper. 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Alessandro Nesta - Frosinone Calcio, AC Perugia Calcio, Miami FC, Chennaiyin FC, Impact de Montréal, AC Milan, Lazio Roma Juventus FC. [3][15][31], After featuring in defence for Italy during the Euro 2000 qualifying campaign under Dino Zoff, Nesta featured in the Italian starting lineup at Euro 2000, partnering with Paolo Maldini and Fabio Cannavaro in defence throughout most of the tournament. See more ideas about alessandro nesta, ac milan, football players. Alessandro Nesta World Football Sport Football Football Players Roberto Baggio Paolo Maldini Antonio Conte Sport Icon Vintage Football. Nesta was elected to be part of both the UEFA Team of the Year and the FIFPro World XI for his performances that season.[15][19]. Pays: Italie. [57], Nesta was a complete and dominant defender, who was influential both at club and international level, and who is regarded by pundits as being one of the greatest and most talented defenders both of his generation, and of all time. Current club Frosinone . Widely considered to be one of the best centre backs of his time and also as one of the greatest defenders ever, he was best known for his pace, artistic tackles, elegance on the ball, distribution and tight marking of opponents. Their relationship was born when she tended to him following his injury against Austria. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Sport Football. During the 2000–01 season, under Dino Zoff, Lazio won the Supercoppa Italiana and finished third in Serie A. Nesta's performances and success for Lazio during this period earned him three consecutive Serie A Defender of the Year awards between 2000 and 2002. [15][40][41], Following two successive disappointments, newly appointed manager Marcello Lippi kept Nesta in the starting lineup as Italy topped their qualification group en route to the 2006 World Cup. [38] Nesta featured prominently as Italy topped their Euro 2004 qualifying group. 2006 FIFA World Cup (Italy). He is an actor, known for Paparazzi (1998), 2004-2005 UEFA Champions League (2004) and UEFA Champions League (1994). Nesta was first discovered by Francesco Rocca, a scout for Roma, but his father, a Lazio fan, turned down the offer. Italy only conceded two goals en route to the final, and kept three clean sheets throughout the tournament; the first coming against co-hosts Belgium in the group stage,[32] and the second against Romania in the quarter-finals, in which he was named man of the match. Aug 1, 2013 - Explore Cherry's board "Alessandro Nesta" on Pinterest. Alessandro Nesta Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian professional football manager and former player who currently manages Serie B club Frosinone. [53], On 14 May 2018, Nesta was appointed manager of Perugia. Nesta began his final season with Milan by winning the 2011 Supercoppa Italiana on 6 August 2011, defeating city rivals Internazionale 2–1 in Beijing. 1 Serie A Scudetto, 2 Italian Cup, 1 Italian Super Cup (Lazio) Nesta’s exit was one of many bittersweet send-offs in 2012, as the old guard of Clarence Seedorf, Pippo Inzaghi, Gennaro Gattuso and Andrea Pirlo all moved on to pastures new in their respective football careers. [46][47][48] Prior to the final tournament, Nesta declined Roberto Donadoni's invitation to return to the national team. An accurate and tenacious ball-winner, he was known for his artistic sliding tackles, acrobatic clearances, and ability to time his challenges well. During his ten seasons at the Milanese club, Nesta collected 325 caps, scoring 10 goals. [28][29][30] He made no further appearances due to injury, however, as Italy were eliminated by the hosts and eventual champions France on penalties in the quarter-finals. UEFA Cup. [56] The team finished the 2019–20 Serie B season in 8th, just making it into the playoffs. Official account of Mister Alessandro Nesta - Press Office & Sponsor: @sobesport. Il est né à Rome le 19 See more ideas about alessandro nesta, ac milan, legends football. Stats de carrière (apparitions, buts, cartons) et historique de transfert. Alessandro Nesta: player profile and official technical sheet. [35] Italy advanced to the final where they faced defending World Cup Champions France.