Pavel Nedvěd (pronounced [ˈpavɛl ˈnɛdvjɛt] (help·info); born 30 August 1972 in Cheb) is a former Czech football midfielder. He is one of the most successful Czech players to have played in a top European league, winning numerous accolades with Lazio and Juventus. Widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the modern era, he was the recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, the first Czech player since the break up of Czechoslovakia, in 200...
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Pavel Nedvěd (pronounced [ˈpavɛl ˈnɛdvjɛt] (help·info); born 30 August 1972 in Cheb) is a former Czech football midfielder. He is one of the most successful Czech players to have played in a top European league, winning numerous accolades with Lazio and Juventus. Widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the modern era, he was the recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, the first Czech player since the break up of Czechoslovakia, in 2003 while at Juventus. He is known for his energy and tireless runs as well as his goal scoring ability.
Nedvěd retired after the 2008–09 season after 19 years as a professional.
Nedvěd began his career in his native Czech Republic but made his name in Italy. His performances at UEFA Euro 1996 did not go unnoticed; despite having a verbal agreement with PSV, Nedvěd decided to move from Sparta Prague to Lazio in the Serie A in 1996.
At Lazio, Nedvěd won the Coppa Italia in 1997–98, and the last international Cup Winners' Cup tournament in 1999...
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