I don't know many Italian nicks, but I know some Dutch players nicks in English if that makes any sense:
Overmars-Steamer
Bergkamp-the Ice Man
Stam-Fearless Leader
Phillip Cocu-Goose
Davids-Pittbull
Roy Makaay-Goofy
Van der Sar-The Erector Man, Captain Punt
Kluivert-Special K...