Pavel Nedvěd born 30 August 1972 in Cheb) is a retired Czech former 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, hence his nickname Furia Ceca ("The Czech Fury", an Italian wordplay with Furia Cieca meaning "Blind Fury" instead) amongst Juve fans, as well as his goal scoring ability.
Nedvěd was born in the town of Cheb and was raised in the nearby town Skalná. Nedvěd began his career in his native Czechoslovakia. He played for top Prague clubs, Dukla Prague and Sparta Prague. From Sparta, he moved to Italy, where he became famous. 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.
Nedvěd was born in the town of Cheb and was raised in the nearby town Skalná. Nedvěd began his career in his native Czechoslovakia. He played for top Prague clubs, Dukla Prague and Sparta Prague. From Sparta, he moved to Italy, where he became famous. 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.
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