PABLO ZABALETA
Number
#2
Nationality
Argentina
Team
ARGENTINA
(South America)
Coach
EDGARDO BAUZA
Position
RB (Right Back)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 1.6 | £2M |
Name: Pablo Zabaleta
- Full name: Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod
- Date of birth: 16 January 1985
- Place of birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine
- Position: Right back / Full-back
- Club career (highlights):
- San Lorenzo (Argentina) — Youth and early senior career
- Espanyol (Spain)
- Manchester City (England) — 2008–2017; won Premier League titles and domestic cups
- West Ham United (England) — 2017–2020
- Retired from professional club football in 2020
- International career (Argentina):
- Senior caps: over 50 appearances for the Argentina national team
- Major tournaments: part of Argentina squads at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2014 FIFA World Cup; also played in Copa América tournaments
- Notable: Known for his energetic defending, overlapping runs and leadership at right-back for both club and country
- Honours (selected):
- Premier League: multiple titles with Manchester City
- FA Cup and League Cup: domestic cup victories with Manchester City
- Individual: widely respected for consistency and professionalism; club captaincy roles during career
- Post-retirement: Remained involved in football-related media and ambassadorial roles; known for community and charity work.
Note: Information above summarizes Zabaleta's career for Argentina and his club highlights. Exact numbers (caps, goals, seasons) can be provided on request.