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He was born on 19 March, 1976 in Rome. 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 MoldovaThe Moldova national football team is the national team of Moldova and is controlled by the Moldovan Football Association. After the split of Soviet Union, they played their first match against Georgia on July 2, 1991. World Cup record 1930 to 1994 Did no on 5 October, 1996. In 19971997 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Reef''. Events January January 3 NBC's Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 Mister Rogers receives a star on t, he was given the captaincy of Lazio. It was in the 19971997 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Reef''. Events January January 3 NBC's Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 Mister Rogers receives a star on t- '981998 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Ocean''. Events January January 1998 A massive ice storm, caused by El Nino, strikes New England, southern Ontario and Quebec, resulting 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.