Alessandro Nesta vs Giuseppe Meazza
Italy against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alessandro Nesta
Italy · 1993–2014 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- SS Lazio, AC Milan, CF Montréal
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006)
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 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006).
Giuseppe Meazza
Italy · 1927–47 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 53 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
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.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
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