1 FIFA World Club Cup (AC Milan) Their daughter, Sofia, was born on 19 October 2006, and on 20 March 2008, their son Tommaso was born. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display They have two children. Sweeper. Explore. ( Log Out /  Birthplace Rome. Nesta was able to score his penalty kick as Milan won the shootout 3–2. Profil officiel de l'athlète Olympique Alessandro NESTA (né(e) le 19 mars 1976), incluant Jeux, médailles, résultats, photos, vidéos et actualités. Read all career information, stats, attendance and goals Stats de carrière (apparitions, buts, cartons) et historique de transfert. Alessandro Nesta was born on March 19, 1976 in Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy. However, the team were defeated in the season playoffs semifinal round to the New York Cosmos following a 6–5 loss in penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Nesta made his Impact debut against Lyon in a friendly match on 24 July. [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). Alessandro Nesta - Italie / Frosinone Publicité Entraîneur. He would also make the UEFA Cup Final that season, losing out to Internazionale. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. [14][15] Financial problems for Lazio and its then-president Sergio Cragnotti led to the sale of Nesta to Milan in 2002. UEFA Cup. He has been married to Gabriela Pagnozzi since June 2007. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. Current position manager. Nesta is a four-time Serie A Defender of the Year and a four-time member of the annual UEFA Team of the Year. 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. [15] Milan would disappoint throughout the rest of the season, however, finishing fifth in Serie A and being eliminated in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League and the Coppa Italia. [38] Nesta featured prominently as Italy topped their Euro 2004 qualifying group. 14. Today. [8][58][61][67][70][71][72][73] Despite his talent, Nesta's career suffered from the many injuries he encountered, which hindered him from playing in the knockout stages at each of the three World Cups at which he participated. 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. [15][19], The following season, Milan lost both the 2003 Supercoppa Italiana to Juventus and the Intercontinental Cup final to Boca Juniors, on penalties. Olympique Lyonnais vs. SS Lazio. See more ideas about alessandro nesta, ac milan, football players. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. [51] After finishing a combined 7th place in his first season, Miami FC finished in first place in his second, as Spring and Fall champions of the 2017 NASL season. He earned his first cap for the Azzurri under Cesare Maldini in a qualifier for the 1998 FIFA World Cup against Moldova on 5 October 1996 and eventually made seven appearances in the qualifying campaign. Footballia hakkında. Football Is Life. Nesta was awarded the Serie A Young Footballer of the Year Award at the 1998 Italian footballing awards for his performance throughout the season. Nationality Italy. [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. Il est italien. [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. Alessandro Nesta est 34 ans. He is an actor, known for Paparazzi (1998), 2004-2005 UEFA Champions League (2004) and UEFA Champions League (1994). Alessandro Nesta (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandro ˈnɛsta]; born 19 March 1976) is an Italian professional football manager and former player who currently… 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. Lieu de naissance: Considered a leader by fellow … [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. Discover (and save!) 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[77], 1Continental competitions include the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup and CONCACAF Champions League Age: 44 ans. Central defender. Nesta was a member of the Italy national team for a decade from his debut in 1996, earning 78 caps in total. A Tribute to Football's Legends & Best Players, Clubs More information... People also love these ideas Pinterest. 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 … [36] Nesta, along with his defensive partners Maldini and Cannavaro, was elected to be part of the team of the tournament for his performances. [11] He began his youth career with Lazio in 1985, playing in various roles, including as a striker and midfielder, before being placed in the role of a defender. [6][7][8], He made over 400 Serie A appearances in a 20-year career spread between Lazio and Milan, winning domestic and European honours with both clubs. 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. Milan finished the domestic season in third place. Sep 27, 2019 - Explore Richard Gayle's board "Alessandro nesta" on Pinterest. [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. Every footballer must master the fundamental technique of tackling. Number of international caps 78. And the injury has gone, [but] she has stayed with me." 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. [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. 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. Alessandro Nesta World Football Sport Football Football Players Roberto Baggio Paolo Maldini Antonio Conte Sport Icon Vintage Football. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Alessandro Nesta Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian professional football manager and former player who currently manages Serie B 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. 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. Footballia, İnternet'in ilk ücretsiz ve interaktif futbol maçı koleksiyonu. [35] Italy advanced to the final where they faced defending World Cup Champions France. "I can say, I got the injury and her in France then. Lazio (Italy) SS Lazio vs. Juventus FC. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [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. See more ideas about alessandro nesta, ac milan, legends football. [76] Nesta features in EA Sports' FIFA football video game series; he was included in the Ultimate Team Legends in FIFA 16. He signed an 18-month contract on a free transfer. At international level, he competed at the 1996 Olympics, three UEFA European Championships, and three FIFA World Cups. 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]. [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 – Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Coni: Consegna dei Collari d'Oro e dei Diplomi d'Onore. 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. your own Pins on Pinterest Il porte le numéro 13. Change ). When he … Their relationship was born when she tended to him following his injury against Austria. 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He was signed by Marco Materazzi, his former international defensive partner. Alessandro Nesta. [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. Alessandro Nesta managed to transition seamlessly from stereotype to original throughout his career. 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. Nesta was first discovered by Francesco Rocca, a scout for Roma, but his father, a Lazio fan, turned down the offer. 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. 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 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. 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[46][47][48] Prior to the final tournament, Nesta declined Roberto Donadoni's invitation to return to the national team. In 2013, Nesta won his first and only title with Montreal Impact: the Canadian Championship. SS Lazio. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. 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Footballeur italien – Alessandro Nesta est né à Rome (capitale de l'Italie) le 19/03/1976 et a aujourd'hui 44 ans. Pays: Italie. SS Lazio. They lost the playoff final to Spezia after a 1–1 aggregate draw, as the opponents had performed better in the regular season. [56] The team finished the 2019–20 Serie B season in 8th, just making it into the playoffs. Komentar Artikel : J'ai une personne préférée. Chennaiyin FC (India), Honours 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. 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.) The following season Nesta scored his first brace for Milan in a 2–1 victory over Chievo in the Serie A. Log in. ( Log Out /  B.: 1976-03-19. Alessandro Nesta. Nesta left the club with a backlog salary of €2 million, half of which were converted into shares of the Biancocelesti club. Deztramilan. Nesta won his third European Super Cup in August 2007 when Milan defeated Sevilla 3–1. 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. 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. [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. [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. On 5 July 2012, Nesta signed a contract with the Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer (MLS). Nesta signed a contract extension that would keep him at Milan until 2011. During his ten seasons at the Milanese club, Nesta collected 325 caps, scoring 10 goals. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display skip to content ( Log Out /  [75] He was also on the cover of the Italian edition of SCEE's This is Football 2002. Alessandro Nesta. tweet. Montreal Impact (Canada) 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. Alessandro Nesta: player profile and official technical sheet. 2 Serie A Scudetto, 1 Italian Cup, 2 Italian Super Cup (AC Milan) Aug 1, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Cherry. [55], On 17 June 2019, Nesta was appointed manager of Frosinone on a two-year contract. 1 Serie A Scudetto, 2 Italian Cup, 1 Italian Super Cup (Lazio) Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 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. 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. 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup (Lazio) 2 UEFA Super Cup (AC Milan) 1996 UEFA Under-21 European Championship (Italy) Round of 32, 1st leg. Football Players. 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. Il évolue au Milan AC au poste de défenseur axial. Overall 5. 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. [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. 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. 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! [74], Nesta appeared in the 1998 Italian film Paparazzi, directed by Neri Parenti. Ac Milan. 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. 2006 FIFA World Cup (Italy). Nesta's first two seasons with the Rossoneri were very successful. Aug 1, 2013 - Explore Cherry's board "Alessandro Nesta" on Pinterest. Il s'appelle Alessandro Nesta. October 29, 1995. 1995-1996. Current club Frosinone . 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. Technical 3. 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. 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. 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. [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. [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. Voir plus d'idées sur le thème footballeur, football, homme de rêve. With Milan, he won two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, two Supercoppa Italiana, two Champions Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups and a FIFA Club World Cup.[14][15][19]. Official profile of Olympic athlete Alessandro NESTA (born 19 Mar 1976), including games, medals, results, photos, videos and news. Later in his career, he played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for the Montreal Impact, and for Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League. Read on to find out about the best tacklers in football history. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. [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. 2 Champions League (AC Milan) 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. 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. The club also stated he would not be signed as a designated player. [50] In total he made 78 appearances for 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. Regardez le profil de joueur de Alessandro Nesta (Frosinone) sur FlashScore.fr. Alessandro – Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana", "Nesta Sig. Share on Facebook. 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. 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. [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. 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. Frosinone, Lazio. [15][19], Nesta began the next season by defeating his former team Lazio to capture the 2004 Supercoppa Italiana. 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. Best Football Team. An accurate and tenacious ball-winner, he was known for his artistic sliding tackles, acrobatic clearances, and ability to time his challenges well. 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. First cap vs Moldova 05/10/1996. [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. [21] He fully recovered from his injuries and came on as 77th-minute substitute in Milan's final Serie A away match to Fiorentina on 31 May 2009 for his first competitive appearance of the season. Saved by CATCHMAN338. Throughout the 2010–11 season, speculation indicated that Nesta would retire at the end of the season. Official account of Mister Alessandro Nesta - Press Office & Sponsor: @sobesport. ( Log Out /  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. On 10 May, during a press conference, Nesta announced his retirement from Serie A at the end of the season. 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.