Alessandro Nesta (born 19 March, 1976 in Rome) is an Italian football player. He plays at centre-half for A.C. Milan in Serie A, and right now he is considered one of the best defenders in the world.
In 1985, he joined the youth academy of S.S. Lazio, where he rose through the ranks playing in various positions, including striker and midfielder. His international career first showed signs of development when he played for the Italian national Under-15 and Under-16 sides. In 1993, he managed to join Lazio's first-team squad. By the way, Alessandro Nesta wears number 13.
In 1996, Nesta was a member of the Italian Under-21 team that defeated Spain to win the European Under-21 Championship, picking up the award for best defender in the tournament along the way. He made hid full international debut for Italy against Moldova on 5 October, 1996. In 1997, he was given the captaincy of Lazio. It was in the 1997-'98 season that Lazio won the Coppa Italia (Italian Cup), beating A.C. Milan in the final, with Nesta amongst the goal-scorers.
Just before the 2002-'03 season, Nesta joined A.C. Milan. With Milan, he has won the Scudetto Serie A (Italian Championship), Coppa Italia, Champions' League and European Super Cup.
He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.
Alessandro Nesta's Honours
