115 TOTY NESTA

Position: CB

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Height: 187 cm

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Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

120 Pace

71 Shooting

102 Passing

108 Dribbling

143 Defending

133 Physical

151 Pace

83 Shooting

119 Passing

133 Dribbling

206 Defending

178 Physical

Work Rate: Medium/High

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Centre Back 2 x Defender 1x Header

Detail Review

Defending

+ Nesta is elite at pure defending. His standing tackles are clean, slides are controlled, and his awareness makes interceptions feel automatic. In 1v1s, he stays patient and composed, shutting down strikers who rely on movement and positioning rather than raw pace. Rating: (9.3/10)

Pace

- Pace is his biggest weakness. Acceleration is average and recovery runs aren’t his strength, so fast attackers can escape if he steps out. That said, if you defend patiently and keep a deeper line, it’s much less of an issue. Rating: (7.4/10)

Height & Aerial

+ Nesta is dominant in the air. He wins headers consistently from crosses, goal kicks, and corners, and is a real threat on attacking set pieces thanks to his timing and jumping. Rating: (9.5/10)

Physical

+ Strong and well-balanced rather than brute-force. He shields the ball well, holds his ground in shoulder challenges, and stays effective over the full match without overcommitting. Rating: (8.9/10)

Positioning & Awareness

+ This is where he truly excels. His positioning is top-tier, cutting passing lanes and tracking runs intelligently. He rarely gets dragged out of shape and works best as a right-sided CB where his reading of the game shines. Rating: (9.1/10)

Build-Up & Ball Control

+ Calm and reliable on the ball. He keeps possession under pressure and plays safe, simple passes from the back. Not a progressive ball-player, but very dependable in buildup. Rating: (8.5/10)

Overall Rating: 8.8/10

Final Verdict

Alessandro Nesta is a defender built for players who value intelligence, positioning, and defensive reliability over pace abuse. He excels in structured defenses, dominates aerially, and delivers consistent performances throughout the match

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5-5.9
POOR

6-6.9
AVERAGE

7-7.9
GOOD

8-8.9
GREAT

9-10
EXCELLENT

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Disclaimer

All ratings are given relative to a bruiser and may vary depending on playstyle.