How many caps did Alessandro Nesta win for Italy?

Alessandro Nesta won 78 caps for Italy, scoring 0 goals.

What did Alessandro Nesta win?

Alessandro Nesta's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 2006.

Which clubs did Alessandro Nesta play for?

SS Lazio (1993–2002), AC Milan (2002–2012), CF Montréal (2012–2013), Chennaiyin (2014–2014).

Where does Alessandro Nesta rank among Italy's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Alessandro Nesta #6 of Italy's 33 greatest players of all time.

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06 / Italy · 1996–2006

Alessandro Nesta

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Caps · Italy

Goals · Italy

Life

1976

Clubs

SS Lazio, AC Milan, CF Montréal

Honours

FIFA World Cup 2006

Editorial rank of 33 for Italy

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A defender of sublime grace and power, his elegant tackling and impeccable positioning made him a cornerstone for Lazio, AC Milan, and the Azzurri. Career record: 78 caps and 0 goals for Italy; club career at SS Lazio, AC Milan, CF Montréal; honours include FIFA World Cup 2006.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q227892

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Career record

1993–2002	SS Lazio
2002–2012	AC Milan
2012–2013	CF Montréal
2014–2014	Chennaiyin
Italy	78 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Italy checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Italy checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 2006 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Around Nesta in the almanac

One rank above: Fabio Cannavaro at #5.

One rank below: Andrea Pirlo at #7.

Italy's editorial top five: Franco Baresi · Gianluigi Buffon · Paolo Maldini · Dino Zoff · Fabio Cannavaro.

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