In addition to his class , as well as his technical and physical abilities , Nesta also possessed an excellent positional and tactical sense , as well as an acute capacity to read the game , which enabled him to anticipate and close down opponents in one on one situations , and prevent attacking plays ; due to his ability to lead from the back and organise his teammates , he excelled in a zonal marking system , but was also known for his tight marking of opposing players .
Alessandro Nesta was known to have class .