Re: Pablo Zabaleta Appreciation Thread
Bleeds blue.
Would play on with a thousand arrows fired at him.
Never gives in.
Maturing, hardly ever hot headed.
Gentleman.
Passionate.
Believer.
A leader.
Grafts all day.
Wants to win.
Determined.
Under-rated by the media.
Potential World Cup Winner (36 caps).
Cult hero/fan's favourite.
Honourary Manc.
Plaudits galore.
Held off challenge after challenge and dislodged Micah, probably, for good.
Strong.
Olympic Gold Medal winner.
Champion.
£6.45 million bargain.
Most of all, he has worked for his status.
A fine example to young players.
Zabaleta's goal in the 3–2 win over Queens Park Rangers is a lesser celebrated beautiful moment.
Honours:
San Lorenzo de Almagro
Copa Sudamericana: 2002
RCD Espanyol
Copa del Rey: 2005–06
Manchester City
Premier League: 2011–12, 2013–14
FA Cup: 2010–11
FA Community Shield: 2012
Football League Cup: 2013-14
Argentina
Olympic Gold Medal: 2008
Individual
Premier League PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13
Etihad Player of The Year (1) : 2012–13
In my all time favourite players, Pablo is number 1 by a country mile.
For me he is first name on the teamsheet.
Christel Castaño isn't bad.