What a player Nedved was. His combination of technique, intelligence and work rate made him one of the best players of the nineties and noughties. He also had a foot like a traction engine! A playing career spanning 18 years, in which he earned 91 caps for Czech Republic came to an end in 2009 with his retirement.
I liked Nedved for a few reasons.
First and foremost his style of play, he was everywhere, always trying to affect the game. And when he got on the ball he always seemed to make things happen.
Secondly, he played for Czech Republic who were my second team at international tournaments during his time (I had a huge soft spot for them after their brilliant display at Euro '96).
Lastly, Pav was the creative genius in my successful Juventus team on Fifa 2004 that won me many a mini-league in my shared house at the time. You could tell how good he was that John Motson couldn't help but scream his name in the accompanying commentary no matter where is was on the pitch "NED-VED!".
Anyway, here's a compilation of his Juventus years:
And here's him hitting the bar against the dutch in one of the best games i've ever seen (at Euro 2004). I almost left a dent in my ceiling i jumped up so high!
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