Javier Zanetti Appearances Record
The vice-president and former captain who spent 19 seasons at Inter Milan.
Javier Adelmar Zanetti (born 10 August 1973) is an Argentine former professional footballer who spent nearly all his career at Inter Milan. He is currently the vice-president of Inter Milan.
Quick Facts
- Record type
- Most Official Appearances for Inter Milan
- Tenure start
- 1995
- Tenure end
- 2014
- Shirt number
- 4
Lore & Background
Zanetti started his career in Argentina with Talleres and Banfield. From 1995 to 2014 he played for Inter Milan and was captain from 2001 until his retirement. He holds the record for the most appearances in Inter history (858) and the most trophies won with the club (16). He also has the most appearances as captain in the Champions League (82).
Reader's Guide
Zanetti was known for his versatility, playing as full-back, wing-back on both flanks, and as a midfielder. He had a key role in the treble-winning 2009–10 season. Upon retiring, Inter Milan retired his number 4 jersey and named him vice-president.
Did You Know?
- Zanetti is the foreign player with the most appearances in Serie A (615).
- He holds the fourth-most appearances in Serie A, behind Gianluigi Buffon, Paolo Maldini and Francesco Totti.
- He participated in 1,115 official games, placing him on the list of men's footballers with the most official appearances.
- With Argentina, he played 145 games, making him the player with the joint-third most appearances in the history of La Albiceleste.
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