He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Czech players of all time[3] and he won numerous trophies with Italian clubs Lazio and Juventus.

Nedvěd was a vital player in the Czech team that reached the final of Euro 1996 and afterwards he attracted the attention of big European clubs.

Due to his quick and energetic runs during matches, Nedvěd was nicknamed "Furia Ceca" ("Czech Fury") by Italian football fans.

Born on 30 August 1972 in Cheb and raised in nearby Skalná,[5][6] Nedvěd began his football career in his native Czechoslovakia.

His performance at UEFA Euro 1996, including a goal in the group stage against Italy, attracted attention; despite a verbal agreement with PSV,[11][13] Nedvěd moved from Sparta Prague to Italian Serie A club Lazio.

[26] He played in the 1999 UEFA Super Cup against Manchester United at the beginning of the season, where Lazio won the match by a single goal.

[22] With Siniša Mihajlović, Nedvěd was one of two Lazio players sent off in the quarter-final of the 2000 Coppa Italia held in December, where the defending champions lost 5–3 on aggregate to Udinese.

[29] Nedvěd played UEFA Champions League football with Lazio, scoring against Real Madrid in a 2–2 draw in the second group stage[30] before the Italian side was eliminated.

In Lazio's final Champions League match of the season, Nedvěd was criticised by Leeds United manager David O'Leary for a challenge on Alan Maybury (although the referee did not call a foul),[31] and he received a three-match suspension from European competitions from UEFA.

After five seasons with Lazio, Nedvěd was speculatively linked to several clubs (including Manchester United and Chelsea)[34] before moving to Juventus in July 2001 for 75 billion lire (€38.7 million by fixed exchange rate).

[45] Nedvěd received further recognition in his home country when he won the 2004 Golden Ball, awarded by Czech sportswriters, for the fifth time in seven years.

[46] The 2004–05 season was frustrating for the midfielder, who was sidelined for two months by knee and head injuries[47] and first considered retirement in April 2005.

After the 2005–06 season, which ended with Juventus' relegation from Serie A despite its first-place finish,[48] many stars (such as Fabio Cannavaro and Lilian Thuram) left the club and the remaining players' future was uncertain.

[49] After the 2006 World Cup, Nedvěd dispelled rumours about his departure by reiterating his desire to help Juventus regain promotion to Serie A, citing his family and his commitment to the club as reasons for his decision.

[52] In April 2008, Nedvěd was hospitalised overnight for a concussion sustained in a collision with Roberto Guana during a match against Palermo.

[57] On 10 March 2009, he was substituted due to injury after 12 minutes of the Champions League round of 16 second leg match against Chelsea.

Nedvěd retired at the end of the season, captaining the final match against former team Lazio and setting up Vincenzo Iaquinta's goal for a 2–0 victory.

He further added that it seems likely that his planned fielding on 2 June 2018 in a home fixture against TJ Baník Královské Poříči B is a one-off event, due to Nědved's residency in Italy and employment as vice-president of Juventus.

Nedvěd began playing for Czechoslovakia national youth teams in 1988, representing his country in the under-15 age group before progressing to 16, 17 and 18.

[65] Nedvěd scored his first senior international goal in his nation's Group C match against Italy, putting the Czech Republic in the lead 1–0 after four minutes.

[67] Nedvěd played in the third group match, against Russia, receiving his second yellow card of the tournament as the Czechs tied 3–3 to advance to the knockout stage.

[76] Despite two shots on goal, Nedvěd could not beat French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez and France won the match 2–1.

[78] Nine players, including Nedvěd, were rested for the group match against Germany, with the Czechs already qualified for the knockout stage.

[88] Nedvěd again announced his retirement from the international scene before the August 2006 friendly match against Serbia, in which he made his 91st and final appearance.

[92] Nedvěd was known for his trademark long blonde hair, which made him a highly recognisable player on the pitch,[103][104] and was known for his tackling and work-rate, which allowed him to win possession of the ball and provide stability to the defenders.

[113] On 12 October 2010, Exor (the Agnelli family's investment company) nominated Nedvěd to be part of Juventus' board of directors.

[119] On 20 January 2023, Nedvěd was suspended from holding office in Italian football for eight months due to his involvement in the scandal.