Nesta Develops into Lazio Captain
Alessandro Nesta's anticipation and composure establish him as the emerging leader of Lazio's defence ahead of the club's trophy-winning period.
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Alessandro Nesta Biography and Timeline
Follow Alessandro Nesta through 9 dated historical records for Italy.
Alessandro Nesta, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1997–2003Years on this page
1997
1998
Captain Leads Lazio into UEFA Cup Final
Alessandro Nesta marshals Lazio's defence in the UEFA Cup final against Inter, an important European milestone despite the 3–0 defeat.
Nesta Captains Lazio Super Cup Victory
Alessandro Nesta led Lazio from defence as the capital club defeated Juventus two one to secure the first Italian Super Cup in its history.
1999
European Super Cup Defensive Leadership
Alessandro Nesta captains Lazio's defence as the Italian side defeats Champions League holders Manchester United 1–0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.
2000
Lazio Captain Celebrates League and Cup Double
Alessandro Nesta leads the defence as Lazio win Serie A and the Coppa Italia in the same season, completing a historic domestic double.
Nesta Guides Lazio to Domestic Super Cup
Alessandro Nesta captained Lazio as the Italian champions defeated Inter four three in a high scoring Supercoppa at the Stadio Olimpico.
Nesta Captains Lazio to Historic Double
Alessandro Nesta led the back line as Lazio won both Serie A and the Coppa Italia in an exceptional season.
2002
Transfer to AC Milan
After a spell with Lazio, Alessandro Nesta signs for AC Milan. Milan secured one of Italy's outstanding central defenders amid Lazio's financial difficulties.
2003
Champions League Winner
Alessandro Nesta helped neutralise Juventus's forwards over 120 scoreless minutes in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Records, sources and methodology
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