Esteban Cambiasso

Argentine midfield general who won five Scudetti and the Champions League with Inter Milan.

Last updated 30 September 2026

Esteban Matías Cambiasso Deleau (born 18 August 1980), nicknamed "Cuchu", is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Quick Facts

Nationality: Argentine
Position: Central Midfielder; Defensive Midfielder
Era at sevilla: 2008–2013
Legacy status: Club Legend

Lore & Background

During his career, Cambiasso won 21 official titles, the majority of which were won during his ten seasons at Inter Milan, including five Scudetti and the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League. A full international from 2000 to 2011, Cambiasso won 52 caps for Argentina and represented the country at the 2006 World Cup, the 2005 Confederations Cup, and at the Copa América in 2007 and 2011.

Reader's Guide

Cambiasso began his professional career with Argentinos Juniors in 1995, moving to Real Madrid in 1996. He later played for Independiente, River Plate, and returned to Real Madrid before joining Inter Milan in 2004. After leaving Inter in 2014, he played for Leicester City and Olympiacos, retiring in 2017.

Did You Know?

Cambiasso was part of the Argentine squad that finished as runners-up at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.
He scored the second goal in Argentina's 6–0 victory over Serbia and Montenegro at the 2006 World Cup.
Cambiasso won the Player of the Year award at Leicester City in the 2014–15 season.