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Pablo Zabaleta
Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod (American Spanish: [ˈpaβlo saβaˈleta]; born 16 January 1985) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right back for English Premier League club West Ham United and the Argentina national team. Zabaleta can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full-back and is 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). 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.
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1985-01-16
Birth Place
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height
1.74
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Pablo Zabaleta drops Sergio Aguero / West Ham hint

Pablo Zabaleta suggested that he might just try and convince Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero to join West Ham United this summer, when speaking on the All To Play For podcast. In other news…Report: Lazio want to sign £3.6m ace who has ‘no future’ at West Ham. The 32-year-old Argentinian...
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"A few weeks ago it was Messi to Man City because..." - Pablo Zabaleta discusses the situation surrounding Barcelona legend Lionel Messi

Former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has been discussing the situation surrounding compatriot Lionel Messi at Barcelona this week, and addressing the possible reasons behind a potential departure. The 33 year-old football icon has been in a limbo to some extent since last summer, when he made it explicitly clear...
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“When some talk about Man City, it's all money, money, money. But money can't buy you love” - Pablo Zabaleta hits back at critics of former club and opens up on experience

Manchester City legend Pablo Zabaleta has spoken exclusively to Simon Mullock at the Daily Mirror about his experience of the Sheikh Mansour era, outlining what he believes has been behind the club’s recent success. Zabaleta, who joined for just £6.5m from Espanyol a matter of days before the takeover was...
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'They offer the perfect conditions': Pablo Zabaleta urges Lionel Messi to join Manchester City as Pep Guardiola can offer him the new challenge he is searching for

Pablo Zabaleta claims Manchester City would be 'perfect' for Lionel Messi if he decides to leave Barcelona. Zabaleta - who played alongside Messi at Argentina youth level – believes Pep Guardiola can offer him the new challenge he is pining after and insists that Messi must 'experience the Premier League' at some point during his career.
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Lionel Messi urged to join Manchester City this summer by former Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta because Pep Guardiola can offer the Barcelona star the 'perfect conditions'

Pablo Zabaleta claims Manchester City would be 'perfect' for Lionel Messi if he decides to leave Barcelona. Messi is out of contract in the summer and is likely to leave the Catalan giants with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain potential landing spots. Zabaleta - who played alongside Messi for Argentina...
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Lionel Messi's ex-Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta insists his old club Manchester City is the 'BEST place' for him as he urges the star to walk away from 'sad situation' at Barcelona

Lionel Messi has been urged to walk away from his 'sad situation' at Barcelona and join Manchester City by his former Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta. Barcelona star Messi is facing an uncertain future with just over six months remaining on his £500,000-a-week contract. The 33-year-old, who attempted to force a...