Alessandro Nesta Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which year was Alessandro Nesta born?
A. 1975
B. 1976
C. 1977
D. 1978
Answer: B. 1976
Q2. Where was Alessandro Nesta born?
A. Milan, Italy
B. Naples, Italy
C. Rome, Italy
D. Turin, Italy
Answer: C. Rome, Italy
Q3. At what age did Alessandro Nesta join Lazio’s youth academy?
A. 9 years old
B. 10 years old
C. 11 years old
D. 13 years old
Answer: A. 9 years old
Q4. What positions did Alessandro Nesta play before settling as a defender?
A. Goalkeeper and winger
B. Central midfielder and forward
C. Full-back and sweeper
D. Striker and midfielder
Answer: D. Striker and midfielder
Q5. Against which team did Alessandro Nesta make his professional debut for Lazio?
A. Juventus
B. AC Milan
C. Udinese
D. Inter Milan
Answer: C. Udinese
Q6. In which year did Alessandro Nesta become captain of Lazio?
A. 1996
B. 1997
C. 1998
D. 1999
Answer: B. 1997
Q7. What was the first major trophy Alessandro Nesta won with Lazio?
A. Coppa Italia
B. Serie A
C. UEFA Champions League
D. Supercoppa Italiana
Answer: A. Coppa Italia
Q8. In which season did Alessandro Nesta score the decisive goal in the Coppa Italia final for Lazio?
A. 1996-97
B. 1997-98
C. 1999-2000
D. 2001-02
Answer: B. 1997-98
Q9. Which European trophy did Lazio win with Alessandro Nesta in the 1998-99 season?
A. UEFA Champions League
B. UEFA Super Cup
C. UEFA Europa League
D. UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
Answer: D. UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
Q10. In which season did Alessandro Nesta help Lazio win their second Serie A title?
A. 1998-99
B. 1999-2000
C. 2000-01
D. 2001-02
Answer: B. 1999-2000
Q11. For approximately how much was Alessandro Nesta transferred from Lazio to AC Milan in 2002?
A. €20 million
B. €25 million
C. €31 million
D. €35 million
Answer: C. €31 million
Q12. Which major European trophy did Alessandro Nesta win in his debut season with AC Milan?
A. UEFA Champions League
B. UEFA Europa League
C. FIFA Club World Cup
D. UEFA Super Cup
Answer: A. UEFA Champions League
Q13. Against which team did Alessandro Nesta score a penalty in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final shootout?
A. Liverpool
B. Bayern Munich
C. Juventus
D. Real Madrid
Answer: C. Juventus
Q14. How many Serie A titles did Alessandro Nesta win during his time at AC Milan?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B. Two
Q15. How many goals did Alessandro Nesta score in his 224 Serie A appearances for AC Milan?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 11
Answer: A. 7
Q16. Which full season did Alessandro Nesta miss due to a back injury while at AC Milan?
A. 2007-08
B. 2008-09
C. 2009-10
D. 2010-11
Answer: B. 2008-09
Q17. In which year did Alessandro Nesta sign for Montreal Impact?
A. 2010
B. 2011
C. 2012
D. 2013
Answer: C. 2012
Q18. What trophy did Alessandro Nesta win with Montreal Impact in 2013?
A. Canadian Championship
B. Supporters’ Shield
C. MLS Cup
D. CONCACAF Champions League
Answer: A. Canadian Championship
Q19. When did Alessandro Nesta announce his retirement from Montreal Impact?
A. October 2012
B. October 2013
C. October 2014
D. October 2015
Answer: B. October 2013
Q20. In which league did Alessandro Nesta briefly play for Chennaiyin FC in 2014?
A. Major League Soccer
B. Serie A
C. A-League
D. Indian Super League
Answer: D. Indian Super League
Q21. Against which opponent did Alessandro Nesta make his senior international debut for Italy?
A. France
B. England
C. Moldova
D. Germany
Answer: C. Moldova
Q22. How many caps did Alessandro Nesta earn for the Italian national team?
A. 68
B. 78
C. 88
D. 98
Answer: B. 78
Q23. Which tournament did Alessandro Nesta win with Italy’s Under-21 team in 1996?
A. UEFA European Under-21 Championship
B. FIFA Under-20 World Cup
C. Olympic Football Tournament
D. Mediterranean Games
Answer: A. UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Q24. What was Italy’s final position in UEFA Euro 2000, where Alessandro Nesta was named to the Team of the Tournament?
A. Winners
B. Runners-up
C. Third place
D. Quarter-finalists
Answer: B. Runners-up
Q25. Why did Alessandro Nesta miss the knockout stages of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, which Italy won?
A. Suspension
B. Retirement
C. Tactical decision
D. Injury
Answer: D. Injury