Name: Éver Maximiliano Banega

Nationality: Argentina

Position: Central/Attacking Midfielder

Date of Birth: 29 February 1988

Clubs (selected):

• Newell's Old Boys (Argentina) — youth and early senior career
• Valencia CF (Spain)
• Atlético Madrid (Spain) — loan
• Newell's Old Boys — loan return
• Sevilla FC (Spain) — two spells; key playmaker, particularly influential in UEFA Europa League successes
• Inter Milan (FC Internazionale Milano, Italy) — joined in 2016; creative midfield presence
• Al Shabab / Al Shabab FC (Saudi Arabia) — later career move
• Return to Argentina with Boca Juniors (joined in 2020)

Inter Milan (brief overview):

• Joined Inter in July 2016 on a free transfer from Sevilla.
• Role: deep-lying playmaker / creative midfielder, known for passing range, vision, set-piece delivery and ball control.
• Inter appearances/goals: across the 2016–2017 season Banega made around 27–30 appearances in all competitions and scored a few goals (official totals vary by source); he spent only one season at Inter before transferring to Al Shabab in 2017.

International career:

• Argentina national team regular across multiple cycles — Copa América winner with Argentina (2021) and part of squads for major tournaments including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Copa América editions.
• Known for his technical skill, creativity in midfield, and leadership on the pitch.

Playing style and strengths:

• Excellent short and long passing, game reading, and ability to control tempo.
• Set-piece specialist (corners and free kicks).
• Good dribbling in tight spaces and ability to link defense to attack.

Notable achievements:

• Multiple UEFA Europa League titles with Sevilla (2014, 2015).
• Copa América winner with Argentina (2021).
• Respected as one of Argentina's technically gifted midfielders of his generation.

Status: After his stint at Inter (2016–2017) Banega moved to Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia and later returned to Argentina to play for Boca Juniors; he has since continued his professional career with moves depending on transfer activity and contract status.