Javier Zanetti

Argentine footballer and Inter Milan legend, one of the most successful defenders in Serie A history with 5 league titles and the 2010 Champions League.

Javier Zanetti made 858 appearances for Inter Milan — more than any non-Italian player in Serie A history — captaining the club to the 2010 Champions League, their first European Cup in 45 years, as part of a historic Treble under José Mourinho. He joined Inter Milan from Talleres in 1993 and spent his entire 22-year career at the club — making 858 appearances, the most by any non-Italian player in Serie A history. He captained Inter to the 2010 UEFA Champions League, the club's first European Cup in 45 years, under José Mourinho — completing the Treble alongside Serie A and Coppa Italia. He won five consecutive Serie A titles from 2006 to 2010. He earned 143 caps for Argentina — appearing at three World Cups — and was one of the most respected defenders of his generation despite never winning a major international trophy. He played in virtually every outfield position across his career. He suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury in 2012 but remarkably returned to play at the highest level aged 40. He retired in 2014 and became Inter's vice-president. His professionalism, longevity and loyalty made him the embodiment of what a football club captain should be.

Versatile defender who could play right-back or left-back, known for pace, stamina, crossing ability and leadership

One of the greatest one-club players and most loyal captains in football history

• Serie A 5x
• Champions League 2010
• Treble 2010
• 143 Argentina caps
• UEFA Cup 1998
• Coppa Italia 2005
• Coppa Italia 2006
• Coppa Italia 2010
• Coppa Italia 2011
• FIFA Club World Cup 2010

Club Career

Club	Period	Apps	Goals
Talleres	1992–1993	33	1
Banfield	1993–1995	66	4
Inter Milan	1995–2014	615	12
Argentina	—	143	5