Pablo Zabaleta

Argentina · Right-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2015

Fearless, committed right-back who threw himself into tackles for City

Nicknames Zaba

75.0OVR#729 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed67.7
  • Shooting51.3
  • Passing67.7
  • Ball Control65.3
  • Movement71.2
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill82.7
  • Physical77.6
  • Mental88.7
  • Career81.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness95
  2. Determination93
  3. Stamina92
  4. Aggression90
  5. Tactical Discipline90
  6. Standing Tackle88
  7. Recovery88
  8. Consistency88
  9. Loyalty88
  10. Recovery Runs86

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.7

  • Top Speed76
  • Acceleration76
  • Dribbling Speed58
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 51.3

  • Finishing52
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots58
  • Volleys50
  • Curve60
  • Penalties46
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks46
  • Shooting Creativity35
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 67.7

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 65.3

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks44
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 71.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement64
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 82.7

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap76

Physical 77.6

  • Strength72
  • Stamina92
  • Agility74
  • Balance74
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression90

Mental 88.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness95
  • Concentration86
  • Determination93
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 81.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements63
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
16 January 1985
Height
177 cm
Weight
70 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2002–2020
Prime
2010-2015

Club career

  • 2002–2005 San Lorenzo
  • 2005–2008 Espanyol
  • 2008–2017 Manchester City
  • 2017–2020 West Ham United

Honours

League title · Premier League Manchester City 2

2011–12, 2013–14

Copa Sudamericana 1

2002

Olympic gold medal 1

2008

FA Cup 1

2010–11

League Cup 2

2013–14, 2015–16

Copa del Rey 1

2005–06

Community Shield 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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