Pablo Zabaleta
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80%Born
1985 (39 years old)
Birth Place
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPosition
Right-Back
Status
Active
Ethnicity
Hispanic
Team Number
5
Height
176 cm
Weight
73 kg
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Kit
Nike Phantom VNM
Side
Right
Agent
Market Value
£6,450,000
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Player Manager ID
951034
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SoccerTeam
_Retired Soccer
2nd Team
League
_No League Soccer
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Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod (Latin American Spanish: ; born 16 January 1985) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a right back. Zabaleta could operate on both sides of the pitch as a full-back and was known for his tenacious style of play, and has captained his club on numerous occasions.
With Manchester City, Zabaleta won all of English football's major honours: the FA Cup (2011), the Premier League (2012 and 2014), the League Cup (2014 and 2016) and the Community Shield (2012). Moreover, Zabaleta is often considered to be a cult hero at Manchester City owing to his determination and passion for the club. Before joining Manchester City, Zabaleta played for La Liga club RCD Espanyol, where he won the 2005–06 Copa del Rey. He made 333 appearances over nine seasons for Manchester City before signing for London-based club West Ham United in the summer of 2017.
A full international since 2005, Zabaleta represented Argentina at the 2011 and 2015 Copa América, and was part of their team which finished as runners-up in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He was also in their team which won gold at the 2008 Olympics.
Since January 2023, Zabaleta serves as assistant manager of Albania's national football team, under head coach Sylvinho.
Career Honours
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Former Youth Teams
Former Senior Teams
2002-2005 |
2005-2008 |
2008-2017 |
Former Club Staff
Contracts
2017-2020 |
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| Manchester City | Appearances | English Premier League | 2010-2011 | 26 |
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| Manchester City | Assists | English Premier League | 2010-2011 | 2 |
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| Manchester City | Goals | English Premier League | 2010-2011 | 2 |
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