Alessandro Nesta vs Nemanja Vidić
Italy against Serbia. 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).
Nemanja Vidić
Serbia · CB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Serbia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- FK Crvena zvezda, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United
One half of Manchester United's impenetrable central defensive partnership, the Serbian rock earned five Premier League titles and a Champions League winner's medal. Career record: 56 caps and 2 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United.
The verdict
The almanac puts Alessandro Nesta ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
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