Alessandro Nesta Italian Footballer Born 1976 in Rome
Alessandro Nesta · association football player and association football coach · Italian
Biography
Born on 19 March 1976 in Rome, Alessandro Nesta is an Italian footballer. He is listed with AC Milan (2002–2012) and Italy men's national association football team (1996–2006) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a defender. The earliest team listed is SS Lazio, from 1993. His 7 listed teams include AC Milan, Italy men's national association football team and CF Montréal. The longest stint listed is 10 years with Italy men's national association football team. At Italy men's national association football team (1996–2006), his team-mates on record include Alessandro Del Piero, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluigi Buffon. AC Milan team-mates from the same years include Andrea Pirlo, Kaká and Alessandro Matri.
Recognition
His awards include the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2000). His other honours include the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2006).
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1993–2002 | SS Lazio | Defender |
| 1994–1995 | Italy national under-18 football team | Defender |
| 1995–1996 | Italy national under-21 football team | Defender |
| 1996–2006 | Italy men's national association football team | Defender |
| 2002–2012 | AC Milan | Defender |
| 2012–2013 | CF Montréal | Defender |
| 2014 | Chennaiyin FC | Defender |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| 2000 | Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won |
Alessandro Nesta on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.2M @nesta
- Engagement rate
- 5.70% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 70,109
- Average comments
- 991 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Alessandro Nesta?
Alessandro Nesta is 50 years old, born on 19 March 1976 in Rome.
What is Alessandro Nesta known for?
Alessandro Nesta is a defender who has played for Italy men's national association football team and AC Milan.
How tall is Alessandro Nesta?
Alessandro Nesta is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Alessandro Nesta’s nationality?
Alessandro Nesta is Italian, born in Rome.
Has Alessandro Nesta won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q227892), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Joerudi · CC BY-SA 4.0
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