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16 January 1985
Right back
1m76
76 Kg
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Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod (born 16 January 1985) is an Argentine footballer, who plays as a right-back for Manchester City and the Argentina national football team. Zabaleta can operate on both sides of the pitch either as a defender or defensive midfielder and is known for his tenacious style of play. Zabaleta contests the current right-back position with Micah Richards and Maicon.
General comment
Strong defender of Premier League Champion 2012. Very combative and tough.
Performance
Regularity
He is an important player in the group of Manchester City since his arrival. He plays forty games each season.
Form
He is undisputed holder and therefore in great shape.
Offensive skills
First pass
His first passes are good without being dangerous.
Cross
His crosses are good and he often finds his partners in very good positions.
Offensive contribution
To do
Defensive skills
Intervention
His interventions are correct.
Anticipation
His anticipation is good and he feels the game well.
Placing
He is not always ideally positioned.
Tactics
Tactical thinking
His tactical sense is good since the arrival of Mancini.
Adaptability
He can play a lot of position (right back, defensive midfielder, right midfielder) and in various game systems.
Mental
Experience
His experience level is average because he has not played a lot of big games.
Aggressiveness
He is very combative.
Team play
He is very quiet and does not cause any problem.
Influence in the team
To do
Big games
To do
Physical
Speed
He is slow for a left back.
Acceleration
To do
Physical impact
His power is also weak.
Stamina
He compensates by a big endurance.
Fragility
He is almost never injured.
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