Their relationship was born when she tended to him following his injury against Austria. 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. [16], Just before the 2002–03 Serie A campaign, financial woes forced Lazio to sell many of their best players, including Nesta, who transferred to Milan for €30,987,000 (60 billion lire). 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. Sep 27, 2019 - Explore Richard Gayle's board "Alessandro nesta" on Pinterest. See more ideas about alessandro nesta, ac milan, legends football. ... Shevchenko #football #milan #legend. [54] After a 4–1 loss to Verona in the 2018–19 Serie B promotion playoffs, Nesta parted with Perugia on 21 May 2019. B.: 1976-03-19. Juventus FC. [55], On 17 June 2019, Nesta was appointed manager of Frosinone on a two-year contract. [22][23] Nesta was elected to be part of the Serie A Team of the Year for his performances during Milan's successful title run that season. Alessandro Nesta. 1 FIFA World Club Cup (AC Milan) Footballia hakkında. [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. 14. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Alessandro Nesta Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian professional football manager and former player who currently manages Serie B club Frosinone. 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. Birthplace Rome. Nesta was a member of the Italy national team for a decade from his debut in 1996, earning 78 caps in total. Alessandro Nesta: Alessandro Nesta Situation actuelle; Équipe Frosinone: Biographie; Nationalité: Italien: Naissance 19 mars 1976 (43 ans) Lieu Rome Taille: 1,87 m (6′ 2″) Poste Défenseur central puis Entraîneur: Parcours junior; Saisons: Club: 1985-1993: Lazio Rome: Parcours professionnel 1; Saisons: Club: 0M.0(B.) Alessandro Nesta was born on March 19, 1976 in Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy. Footballia, İnternet'in ilk ücretsiz ve interaktif futbol maçı koleksiyonu. Round of 32, 1st leg. A Tribute to Football's Legends & Best Players, Clubs Stats de carrière (apparitions, buts, cartons) et historique de transfert. Central defender. Discover (and save!) Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [3], On 31 August 2015, Nesta was introduced as the first head coach of the newly formed Miami FC, which began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in April 2016. Alessandro Nesta - Italie / Frosinone Publicité Il porte le numéro 13. 1996 UEFA Under-21 European Championship (Italy) ( Log Out /  [53], On 14 May 2018, Nesta was appointed manager of Perugia. As a centre-back, he combined the traditional Italian values – rugged marking, astute observation and a willingness to give an opposing striker a firm kick when required … Nesta signed a contract extension that would keep him at Milan until 2011. Alessandro Nesta. The 2006 World Cup was the highlight of his international career, although he was injured and had to miss the knockout games after the group stages. On 10 May, during a press conference, Nesta announced his retirement from Serie A at the end of the season. Voir plus d'idées sur le thème footballeur, football, homme de rêve. Best Football Team. Nesta's first two seasons with the Rossoneri were very successful. During his ten seasons at the Milanese club, Nesta collected 325 caps, scoring 10 goals. 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. Mental 4. Alessandro Nesta: player profile and official technical sheet. Entraîneur. [9] In 2004, he was named as one of the Top 100 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA's 100th anniversary celebration.[10]. Alessandro Nesta managed to transition seamlessly from stereotype to original throughout his career. Sport Football. Official account of Mister Alessandro Nesta - Press Office & Sponsor: @sobesport. [15] His nephew Gian Marco Nesta is also a professional footballer. During the 2002 World Cup, he partnered Fabio Cannavaro in central defence, keeping a clean sheet in the opening win against Ecuador,[37] but once again, injury kept him from playing in the second round, and Nesta did not feature in the controversial second round defeat to co-hosts South Korea. 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. Read on to find out about the best tacklers in football history. Overall 5. Milan finished the domestic season in third place. Official profile of Olympic athlete Alessandro NESTA (born 19 Mar 1976), including games, medals, results, photos, videos and news. Nesta was once again elected to be part of the UEFA Team of the Year, for the third consecutive season. Football Players. Throughout the 2010–11 season, speculation indicated that Nesta would retire at the end of the season. Olympique Lyonnais vs. SS Lazio. Read all career information, stats, attendance and goals 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. 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. Footballeur italien – Alessandro Nesta est né à Rome (capitale de l'Italie) le 19/03/1976 et a aujourd'hui 44 ans. Lazio (Italy) Nationality Italy. On 20 October 2013, Nesta announced that he would be retiring at the conclusion of the 2013 MLS Cup Playoffs after playing parts of two seasons with the Impact. [56] The team finished the 2019–20 Serie B season in 8th, just making it into the playoffs. [6][7][8][58][59] Despite being a strong and imposing defensive, athletic and physical presence, he was also an extremely agile and elegant player, with excellent balance, ball skills, vision and passing ability for a defender, which allowed him to bring the ball out of the defence and start plays from the back after winning back possession; these abilities led him to be compared to former Milan captain Franco Baresi. [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. Montreal Impact (Canada) SS Lazio. A few months later, he was named to Italy's UEFA Euro 1996 squad in England by Arrigo Sacchi, but did not come off the bench as Italy were eliminated in the group stage by eventual finalists Germany and the Czech Republic. 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. 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]. Deztramilan. Aug 1, 2013 - Explore Cherry's board "Alessandro Nesta" on Pinterest. Milan had gone two down early and had recovered to bring the scoreline level at 2-2 with time almost up. Lieu de naissance: Alessandro Nesta Ufficiale OMRI[4][5] (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandro ˈnɛsta]; born 19 March 1976) is an Italian professional football manager and former player who currently manages Serie B club Frosinone. Alessandro – Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Coni: Consegna dei Collari d'Oro e dei Diplomi d'Onore. Nesta managed to win the European Super Cup with Milan against Porto, however, and captured his second Scudetto that season, during which Milan set an Italian record for points won. Frosinone, Lazio. When he … Nesta was able to score his penalty kick as Milan won the shootout 3–2. Serious back injuries forced Nesta out of action for the whole 2008–09 season, which raised concerns about his chances to make a comeback into active football. 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. Saved by CATCHMAN338. 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. Current club Frosinone . Alessandro Nesta est 34 ans. [49] Two years later, he similarly turned down an invitation from Marcello Lippi prior to the 2010 World Cup. Détecté à 13 ans par la Lazio, il gravit rapidement les échelons, et gagne le championnat junior en 1990. 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. 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. Profil officiel de l'athlète Olympique Alessandro NESTA (né(e) le 19 mars 1976), incluant Jeux, médailles, résultats, photos, vidéos et actualités. 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. Milan finished second to Juventus in Serie A that season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia and the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The club also stated he would not be signed as a designated player. See more ideas about alessandro nesta, ac milan, football players. Alessandro – Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Nesta Sig. Nesta is a four-time Serie A Defender of the Year and a four-time member of the annual UEFA Team of the Year. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Alessandro Nesta. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. [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. Chennaiyin FC (India), Honours Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display ( Log Out /  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. Alessandro Nesta. [15][19], The following season, Milan lost both the 2003 Supercoppa Italiana to Juventus and the Intercontinental Cup final to Boca Juniors, on penalties. 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup (Lazio) [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. With 75 caps, Nesta was also a regular for the Italian team, forming a formidable partnership with Fabio Cannavaro in the mid-2000s. 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. He has been married to Gabriela Pagnozzi since June 2007. Later in his career, he played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the Montreal Impact, and for Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League. 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. 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. Italian former professional footballer who played as a left back and central defender for A.C. Milan and the Italy national team, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever defenders, and as one of the greatest players of all time. 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. 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Alessandro Nesta (Rome, 19 mars 1976) Il est entraîneur de football et ancien footballeur italien, rôle défenseur, entraîneur Miami FC.Le champion du monde avec nationale italienne en 2006. Il évolue au Milan AC au poste de défenseur axial. Ac Milan. 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. First cap vs Moldova 05/10/1996. He was signed by Marco Materazzi, his former international defensive partner. He would also make the UEFA Cup Final that season, losing out to Internazionale. Il est né à Rome le 19 Nesta won his third European Super Cup in August 2007 when Milan defeated Sevilla 3–1. Alessandro Nesta maçları Footballia'da seyredilir! [27] At the final tournament, Nesta played in all three group games, playing alongside Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Costacurta and Giuseppe Bergomi, helping Italy keep a clean sheet against Cameroon. Physical 4. He signed an 18-month contract on a free transfer. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. Pays: Italie. 2 Champions League (AC Milan) 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. Log in. Nesta was first discovered by Francesco Rocca, a scout for Roma, but his father, a Lazio fan, turned down the offer. Age: 44 ans. Current position manager. 2006 FIFA World Cup (Italy). Despite starting the final tournament strongly, helping Italy to keep a clean sheet in their opening win over Ghana,[42] the World Cup turned out to be a personal disappointment for Nesta, as an injury in the final group game against the Czech Republic, which Italy won 2–0,[43] put him on the sidelines while Italy went on to win the trophy. Considered a leader by fellow … 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. More information... People also love these ideas Pinterest. The following season Nesta scored his first brace for Milan in a 2–1 victory over Chievo in the Serie A. He returned to the field in December, and, as captain, led Lazio in the title race, lost by a single point on the final day of the season. AC Milan (Italy) [15][19], Nesta began the next season by defeating his former team Lazio to capture the 2004 Supercoppa Italiana. [77], 1Continental competitions include the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup and CONCACAF Champions League Il s'appelle Alessandro Nesta. 2Other tournaments include the Supercoppa Italiana, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, Serie A Young Footballer of the Year Award, 1996 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: List of Players: Italy", "Nazionale in cifre – FIGC: Nesta, Alessandro", "Nesta retires from Italian national soccer team", "AC Milan Defender Alessandro Nesta Rules Out Italy Return", https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125641/http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2001/marzo/21/Lazio_suoi_gioielli_Nesta_non_co_10_0103217756.shtml, "Auguri Alessandro Nesta: la sua storia raccontata in pochi scatti", "Nesta chiude i vecchi conti, ora è azionista della Lazio", "PROGETTO DI BILANCIO AL 30 GIUGNO 2003 (part 3)", "UEFA Champions League – News & Features", "Report: Milan Defender Alessandro Nesta Considers Retirement", "Alessandro Nesta to retire at season end", "Italian legend Alessandro Nesta joins Chennaiyin FC", "Chennaiyin FC 2-2 Delhi Dynamos FC: Del Piero sparks a comeback for the visitors", "Alessandro Nesta – International Appearances", "Vieri, Baggio goals help Italy win 2–1, avoid Brazil", "L'Italia non-si ferma Totti illumina, chiude Fiore", "Euro 2000: Italia-Romania (2–0) – Azzurri in semifinale", "Italia, finale da leggenda Olanda spreca e va fuori", "L'Italia parte bene Battuto l'Ecuador 2–0", "La Storia dei Campionati Europei di Calcio – 2004: GRECIA", "BBC SPORT | Football | World Cup 2006 | Italy 2–0 Ghana", "Injured Italy national team captain in world cup Nesta ruled out of World Cup final", "World Cup 2010: Milan's Alessandro Nesta Will Not Return To The Italy Team - Marcello Lippi", "Miami FC confirms AC Milan, Lazio legend Alessandro Nesta as first manager", "RECAP: MIAMI FC FALLS TO COSMOS IN NASL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIFINAL ON PENALTIES", "Gianluca Di Marzio :: Nesta saluta il Miami: "Grazie di tutto. Number of international caps 78. Change ). Aug 1, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Cherry. Milan Wallpaper. [13], In the 1999–2000 season he led Lazio to the Scudetto and Coppa Italia, winning the double. Height 1m87 Weight 79 kg. [44][45] After the World Cup, Nesta made one appearance in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, in a 3–1 away win against Georgia on 11 October 2006, but continuous injuries forced him to retire from the international team. SS Lazio vs. Juventus FC. Il est un footballeur. 2 Serie A Scudetto, 1 Italian Cup, 2 Italian Super Cup (AC Milan) 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. The great Alessandro Nesta influenced Italian football in numerous permanent ways; For Lazio and AC Milan fans, he encompasses all the positive aspects to be found in football, leaving an incredible defensive legacy behind. UEFA Cup. Komentar Artikel : J'ai une personne préférée. They lost the playoff final to Spezia after a 1–1 aggregate draw, as the opponents had performed better in the regular season. He assumed the team captaincy in 1997 under Sven-Göran Eriksson, and helped Lazio win the 1998 Coppa Italia against Milan in the final, in which he scored the winning goal. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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]. [58][63][67], On 7 May 2007, Nesta married his fiancée, Gabriela Pagnozzi, in a civil ceremony in Milan; the religious ceremony followed on 30 May 2007. Alessandro Nesta World Football Sport Football Football Players Roberto Baggio Paolo Maldini Antonio Conte Sport Icon Vintage Football. ( Log Out /  Nesta was awarded the Serie A Young Footballer of the Year Award at the 1998 Italian footballing awards for his performance throughout the season. [38] Nesta featured prominently as Italy topped their Euro 2004 qualifying group. Nesta helped Milan keep a clean sheet during the match, which went to a penalty shootout following a 0–0 deadlock after extra time. 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.