Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Alessandro Nesta , Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI ( born March 19 , 1976 in Rieti ) , is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Milan .
Simplified: Alessandro Nesta ( born 19 March 1976 ) is an Italian football player . He plays for Milan .