Alessandro Nesta vs Giuseppe Meazza
Both Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alessandro Nesta
Italy · 1996–2006 · CB
- Rank in Italy
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Italy
- 78 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- SS Lazio, AC Milan, CF Montréal
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2006
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.
Giuseppe Meazza
Italy · 1930–1939 · SS
- Rank in Italy
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Italy
- 53 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1934 · FIFA World Cup 1938
A two-time World Cup winner and Inter Milan legend, his creativity and prolific scoring made him Italy's first true footballing superstar. Career record: 53 caps and 33 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus; honours include FIFA World Cup 1934, FIFA World Cup 1938.
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Alessandro Nesta is editorial rank 6 and Giuseppe Meazza rank 10 in Italy's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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