Player 41 Javier Zanetti (Argentina)

Name: Javier Zanetti
Age: 40
National Team:  Argentina
Team: Internazionale
Position: Defender/Midfielder

Description of his Game:   Now in his 40's, a combination of intelligence, poise, and strength have extended his career beyond most players.  He may not be as fast as before, but watching him play you get the sense he can outsmart his opponents. 

Javier Zanetti's Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAqZITINdRA

Interesting Personal Facts:  Zanetti, a devout Catholic, is a close friend of Dutch footballer Wesley Sneijder, whom he inspired to convert to Catholicism.  Zanetti is FIFA ambassador for the SOS Children's Villages project in Argentina,and has declared his support for the Mexican Zapatista rebels.

Career Highlights:  Internationally, he holds the record of the most capped player in the history of the Argentine national team. 

Upcoming Matches Where You Can See Him Play:

Argentina's National Team, First Round Games in Brazil 2014

June 15th - Bosnia and Herzagovina

June 21st - Iran

June 25th -Nigeria

Schedule:  http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43922/matches.html

Internazionale (Italian League)
Schedule: http://www.inter.it/