Nesta and Cannavaro, face to face between two authentic walls

For many it is a source of pride, for others perhaps excessive criticism. Because, as we know, being continuously and constantly labeled as chain-heads and defenseists may not even please many, given that some progress has been made. But at the same time, it is almost useless to make a turn of words: Italy is the home of defenders. And this cannot fail to be a merit, given that many victories were based on this. And two who confirmed this tradition are without any doubt Nesta and Cannavaro. And so, the face to face between the two can only be a sort of logical consequence.

Cannavaro, the captain of history

There’s no denying thatfor all Italians, good Fabio is the captain, the one who raised the World Cup in the sky of Berlin in 2006, after a World Cup as an absolute protagonist. This image alone would probably be enough to describe his career and his leadership. Born in 1973 and raised in the Napoli youth team, he made his Serie A debut at just 19 years old. And the attention of the biggest clubs is only a natural consequence. In 1995 there is the call of Parma. And it is precisely in Emilia that Cannavaro obtains his consecration, with two Italian Cups, one Italian Super Cup and one UEFA Cup.

In 2002 there was the transition to‘Inter, where, however, it leaves few traces. The Neapolitan center back finds himself at the Juventusproviding top-level performances and becoming one of the strongest defenders in the world, as demonstrated by Ballon d’Or, won in 2006. Pillar of the Bianconeri, and then of Real Madrid, but above all of the national team, with which he holds the record for games with the captain’s armband; 79. His career ended in 2011, after an adventure at Al Ahli, a club in Dubai. Now Fabio Cannavaro is trying to establish himself as a coach, with some experience especially in Asia. Waiting for the big chance.

Nesta, between bad luck and undisputed quality

It was 1985 when Alessandro Nesta moved his first steps in the Lazio youth team. The inclusion in the first team came in 1993, with Zoff on the bench. He made his Serie A debut as soon as he came of age, in March 1994. In short, a predestined man, who immediately became a pillar of his favorite team. Biancocelesti with whom he won, as captain, an Italian Cup, a championship, an Italian Super Cup, a Cup Winners’ Cup and a European Super Cup. A truly enviable palmares. The corporate crisis of the Capitolines, however, looms, and Nesta is one of the sacrificed, with the sale to Milan.

We are in 2002 and the move to the Rossoneri marks his consecration. A consecration represented above all by the victory of two Champions League. Having reached the pinnacle, for him there was an important experience in the United States, useful for discovering new worlds and getting involved. However, his career, which ended in 2014, is also characterized by many injuries, both with clubs and with the national team. His relationship with the blue shirt is all love and hate. 78 appearances, with three European Championships and three World Cups, but many matches experienced as a spectator. In fact, it’s impossible not to think about the 2006 World Cup, where an injury knocked him out after just two games. Undisputed qualities, but also a lot of bad luck.

Nesta and Cannavaro, who is the strongest?

And now there can only be one question: who is the strongest between Nesta and Cannavaro? In reality the latter, in an interview given to Sky Sport, he admitted the superiority of his department colleague. The Roman probably had something more from a technical and speed point of view. However, the Neapolitan was a real monster in man-marking, so much so that he demolished and destroyed any type of opponent, even from a mental and psychological point of view. In short, the two have always represented the perfect couple, as they are able to interact and complement each other perfectly.

Nesta, who has undoubtedly paid a high price for his numerous physical problems, has, at least at the moment, a better coaching background, having brought Frosinone and Perugia to the Serie B play-offs, coming close to promotion. The chance in Serie A for him seems to be around the corner, even if today he is busy trying to save Reggiana.

2024-03-09 11:00:19
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