Is Alessandro Nesta A-List?
NoB
No — Alessandro Nesta is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2002
AC Milan Transfer
Lost A-list status in 2012
Dropped to B tier — MLS Move Montreal Impact
Ranking Timeline
1993D$0.1M
Lazio First Team Debut
Nesta makes his debut for Lazio's first team.
2000C▲$1M+$0.9M
Serie A Title
Nesta wins the Serie A title with Lazio.
2002A▲▲$5M+$4M
AC Milan Transfer
Nesta moves to AC Milan, forming strong partnership.
2003A$8M+$3M
Champions League Win
Nesta wins the Champions League with AC Milan.
2006A$12M+$4M
World Cup Champion
Nesta wins the FIFA World Cup with Italy.
2012B▼$15M+$3M
MLS Move Montreal Impact
Nesta joins Montreal Impact in MLS.
2013B$16M+$1M
Retires from Playing
Nesta retires from professional football.
2026B$20M+$4M
Coaching Career
Nesta continues his career as a coach.
Last updated: March 4, 2026