Pablo Zabaleta

Awards & Honours

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Zabaleta is celebrated as one of Manchester City's most beloved figures, a player who embodied the club's transformation from mid-table to champions. His goal in the 2012 title-clinching match against QPR is etched in City folklore. He is the only City player named to the PFA Team of the Year in 2013, a testament to his consistency. Pep Guardiola called him a legend and awarded him a lifetime season ticket. His international career includes captaining Argentina to U20 World Cup glory and winning Olympic gold.

AwardsZabaleta has won multiple team honors including the Premier League (2011-12, 2013-14), FA Cup (2010-11), League Cup (2013-14, 2015-16), Community Shield (2012), Copa del Rey (2005-06), Olympic gold medal (2008), and FIFA U-20 World Cup (2005). Individually, he was named to the Premier League PFA Team of the Year (2012-13) and won Manchester City's Etihad Player of the Year (2012-13).

Honours & Distinctions

Lifetime Manchester City Season Ticket

Manchester City·2017

Awarded by Pep Guardiola as a tribute to his service.

Rankings & Lists

#Team of the Year

Premier League PFA Team of the Year

PFA·2013

Records & Feats

First goal in Manchester City's 2012 Premier League title-clinching match

Career Milestone·2012

Scored the opening goal in the 3-2 win over QPR on the final day of the 2011-12 season.

Only Manchester City player in PFA Team of the Year 2012-13

Awards·2013

Zabaleta was the sole City representative in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year for the 2012-13 season.