Roberto Ayala

Who is this?

Roberto Fabián Ayala ([roˈβeɾto faˈβjan aˈʝala]; born 14 April 1973), nicknamed El Ratón ("The Mouse"), is an Argentine former footballer who played as a centre back for the Argentina national football team, as well as Valencia and Real Zaragoza in Spain, Milan and Napoli in Italy, and Ferro Carril, River Plate and Racing Club in his native Argentina. Regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, he stood out for his leadership and ability in the air throughout his career in spite of his small stature as a centre back. Ayala captained Argentina in a record 63 matches. He played in three FIFA World Cups and made a total of 115 international appearances.

Career

1. 1973
   Born
2. 1991
   Joined Ferro Carril Oeste
3. 1994
   Joined Club Atlético River Plate
4. 1994
   Joined Argentina men's national association football team
5. 1995
   Joined SSC Napoli
6. 1998
   Joined AC Milan
7. 2000
   Joined Valencia CF
8. 2007
   Joined Real Zaragoza
9. 2007
   Joined Villarreal CF
10. 2010
    Joined Racing Club

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Paraná
• •Citizenship: Argentina
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football