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Javier Adelmar Zanetti (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈχaβ̞je̞ɾ saˈne̞ti]; born 10 August 1973 in Dock Sud, Buenos Aires Province) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Internazionale. Javier Zanetti has played for Inter since 1995, taking the captain's armband from 29 August 1999. Known for his versatility, he is adept on both the left and right wing, having played on both flanks as a fullback as well as a winger. He slots into several midfield positions with ease, particularly as a defensive or central midfielder. Internationally, he holds the record of the most capped player in the history of the Argentine national team and has played in the 1996 Olympic tournament and in two World Cups, in 1998 and 2002.
Known as "Pupi" in Argentina, Zanetti was born in Buenos Aires, picking up the nickname "El Tractor" (The Tractor) soon after his move to Italy where his strength, resilience, stamina, and his ability to run past opposing defenders when joining the attack from his right back position earned him notoriety. More recently, he plays in the right midfield. He ended a 4-year goal drought when he scored on 5 November 2006. In the national team, he is deployed as a right back but is able to switch between defense and attack easily.
Javier Zanetti ● 4 Ever IL Capitano | Inter Legend - Best Skills & Goals | HD
The Best Of JAVIER ZANETTI
Javier Zanetti Last Home Match for INTER MILAN
JAVIER ZANETTI - LA LEGGENDA (HD)
ZANETTI AT THE SAN SIRO - THANK YOU INTER AND EVERYONE!
Javier Zanetti's retirement speech, "THANK YOU INTER AND EVERYONE"
CELESTE Y BLANCA PROGRAMA 4 JAVIER ZANETTI
Javier Zanetti | Farewell, Don't Cry | by Odin
Javier Zanetti | NOBODY COULD TAKE YOUR PLACE by Odin
Javier "Pupi" Zanetti en Pura Quimica (02-07-2012)