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Pablo Zabaleta

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Born
1985 (40 years old)

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Position
Right-Back

Status
Active

Ethnicity
Hispanic

Team Number
5

Height
176 cm

Weight
73 kg

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Right

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£6,450,000

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951034

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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.
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English Football League Cup
2015-2016

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English Premier League
2013-2014

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English Football League Cup
2013-2014

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English FA Community Shield
2012

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English Premier League
2011-2012

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English FA Cup
2010-2011

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Spanish Copa del Rey
2005-2006

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2002-2005
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2005-2008
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2005-2016
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2008-2017


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2017-2020


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