Alessandro Nesta

Alessandro Nesta is a former Italian defender appreciated for his elegance, composure and well-timed interventions. He established himself at Lazio, then became one of AC Milan's core men, with whom he won the Champions League in 2003 and 2007. He was also part of Italy's world champion team in 2006. He anticipated the opponents' passes well and used his positioning to stop attacks without constantly depending on physical duels.

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