Gabriel Paletta

Basic profile:

• Full name: Gabriel Alejandro Paletta
• Date of birth: February 15, 1986
• Place of birth: Longchamps, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine by birth; later acquired Italian citizenship and represented Italy at youth level and once for the senior team
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Club career highlights (selected):

• Banfield (Argentina) – Came through the youth system and made his professional debut with Club Atlético Banfield.
• Liverpool (England) – Transferred to Liverpool in 2006 but made only a small number of appearances before moving on.
• Genoa (Italy) – Spent time on loan and then permanently, establishing himself in Serie A.
• Parma (Italy) – Important period in his career; regular starter and notable performances in Serie A and cup competitions.
• Milan (AC Milan, Italy) – Joined AC Milan in 2015 on a season-long loan (with subsequent arrangement); provided defensive cover and experience in the squad.
• Later career – Returned to Parma and later played for lower-division clubs before retiring from professional football.

International career:

• Represented Argentina at youth levels early in his career.
• Because of his Italian ancestry and citizenship, was called up to Italian national squads; he earned a single cap for Italy’s senior team in 2014.

Style of play and reputation:

• Typical center-back: strong in the air, physical, experienced in marking and defensive positioning.
• Valued for experience, tactical awareness and leadership in the defensive line rather than pace or ball-playing ability.

Notable facts:

• Born and raised in Argentina but qualified for Italy through ancestry, allowing dual international eligibility.
• Had spells in several countries including Argentina, England and Italy, with his most prominent club contributions occurring in Serie A.

Sources: Publicly available career records and match reports (club websites, league databases and widely used football databases for career statistics).