First Team Squad
Player profile and performance records.
Pablo Zabaleta (Defender)
Pablo Zabaleta
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPosition: Defender
Born: 16th Jan 1985 (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Signed: 1st May 2017 (£0)
Contract: 1 year (signed May 2019)
Previous Club: Manchester City
KUMB Awards: Player of the Year 2017/18 (third place); Best Signing 2017/18 (runner-up).
The highly-experienced Argentine international right back joined West Ham upon the conclusion of his previous contract at Manchester City in July 2017.
With City, Zabaleta won all of English football's major honours: the FA Cup (2011), the Premier League (2012 and 2014), and the Football League Cup (2014 and 2016).
Before joining Manchester City, Zabaleta played for La Liga club RCD Espanyol, where he won the 2005?EUR"06 Copa del Rey.
Pablo Zabaleta is yet play any matches this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 4th July(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 4th July(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Arsenal
0-1: Saturday, 7th March(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Southampton
3-1: Saturday, 29th FebruaryDid not play.
Liverpool
2-3: Monday, 24th February(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Manchester City
0-2: Wednesday, 19th February(Replaced Fredericks) He injected energy into the crowd. But for the other team. Not his fault but it was uniquely annoying. Made a couple decent challenges but forced a defensive team even further back as he has no counter attack threat.
Brighton & Hove Albion
3-3: Saturday, 1st FebruaryDid not play.
Liverpool
0-2: Wednesday, 29th JanuaryDid not play.
West Bromwich Albion
0-1: Saturday, 25th January(Replaced Fredericks) It's taken three years but he was delighted to finally score his first goal for the club - as were we as it broke a tense deadlock.
Leicester City
1-4: Wednesday, 22nd January(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Everton
1-1: Saturday, 18th January(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Sheffield United
0-1: Friday, 10th JanuarySolid in defence, but added nothing going forward. He’s not a wing back, but he is still a good defender. He’s a fine option in the squad, especially with backs to the wall, but he limited that side of the attack.
Gillingham
2-0: Sunday, 5th January(Replaced Fredericks) It's taken three years but he was delighted to finally score his first goal for the club - as were we as it broke a tense deadlock.
Bournemouth
4-0: Wednesday, 1st January(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Leicester City
1-2: Saturday, 28th December(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Crystal Palace
1-2: Thursday, 26th DecemberUnused substitute.
Southampton
1-0: Saturday, 14th DecemberDid not play.
Arsenal
1-3: Saturday, 7th DecemberDid not play.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
0-2: Wednesday, 4th DecemberDid not play.
Chelsea
1-0: Saturday, 30th November(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-3: Saturday, 23rd November(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Burnley
0-3: Saturday, 9th November(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Newcastle United
2-3: Saturday, 2nd NovemberWhy did his manager put him up against a side whose biggest asset is counter attacking pace? He was embarrassed at times.
Sheffield United
1-1: Saturday, 26th OctoberSolid, if unspectacular. Probably about as bad at crossing as Fredericks, but without his counter pace. Did his job defensively.
Everton
0-2: Saturday, 19th October(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Crystal Palace
1-2: Saturday, 5th October(Replaced Cresswell) Did his job for what he had to do, really.
Bournemouth
2-2: Saturday, 28th SeptemberDid not play.
Oxford United
0-4: Wednesday, 25th SeptemberOutpaced and outclassed by third division footballers.
Manchester United
2-0: Sunday, 22nd September(Replaced Fredericks) Untested, really. Did his job on the odd occasion he was needed.
Aston Villa
0-0: Monday, 16th September(Replaced Anderson) Looked fit and fresh when he came on, making good challenges and supporting counters.
Norwich City
2-0: Saturday, 31st AugustDid not play.
Newport County
2-0: Tuesday, 27th AugustUntroubled, really, but as ever a little slow in attack.
Watford
3-1: Saturday, 24th AugustDid not play.
Brighton & Hove Albion
1-1: Saturday, 17th AugustDid not play.
Manchester City
0-5: Saturday, 10th AugustDid not play.
Hertha Berlin
5-3: Wednesday, 31st July(Replace Johnson) The old soldier replaced the young pretender for the final 19 minutes and managed to keep Berlin at bay.
Fulham
1-0: Saturday, 27th JulyMatch notes to follow.
Newcastle United
0-1: Saturday, 20th JulyOff the pace and not involved to any great degree.
Manchester City
1-4: Wednesday, 17th July(Replaced Fredericks) The old boy endured a bit of a torrid time against City's attack in the second half.
Watford
4-1: Sunday, 12th May(Replaced Fredericks) Looked off the pace and could have been punished on more than the one occasion he was.
Southampton
3-0: Saturday, 4th May(Replaced Johnson) Did nothing wrong, had very little else to do, great ovation for him across the ground.
Tottenham Hotspur
1-0: Saturday, 27th April(Replaced Johnson) Did nothing wrong, had very little else to do, great ovation for him across the ground.
Leicester City
2-2: Saturday, 20th AprilHis delivery from wide is often poor. Suggestions that this appearance triggers a further year to his contract, up to debate whether he’s worth it.
Manchester United
1-2: Saturday, 13th April(Replaced Johnson) Did nothing wrong, had very little else to do, great ovation for him across the ground.
Everton
0-2: Saturday, 30th MarchConsistently caught with a runner behind him that he could never catch.
Huddersfield Town
4-3: Saturday, 16th MarchLooked a little off the pace, whilst found poor passes forward more than he did good ones.
Manchester City
0-1: Wednesday, 27th February(Replaced Johnson) Did nothing wrong, had very little else to do, great ovation for him across the ground.
Fulham
3-1: Friday, 22nd FebruaryRusty at the start, worked hard but exposed for the goal as well as his backpass.
Crystal Palace
1-1: Saturday, 9th February(Replaced Fredericks) He only came on for about 10 minutes but made one vital block, once again showing his experience and determination.
Crystal Palace
1-1: Saturday, 9th February(Replaced Fredericks) On for only a few minutes, he did one particular bit of one-on-one defending against Zaha that was experienced and brilliant.
Liverpool
1-1: Monday, 4th FebruaryDid not play.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
0-3: Tuesday, 29th JanuaryDidn’t get a lot wrong, excellent intervention saved a certain goal, but part of a shocking defence and offered nothing going forward.
Bournemouth
0-2: Saturday, 19th JanuaryDid not play.
Arsenal
1-0: Saturday, 12th JanuaryDid not play.
Brighton & Hove Albion
2-2: Wednesday, 2nd JanuaryDid not play.
Burnley
0-2: Sunday, 30th DecemberDid not play.
Southampton
2-1: Thursday, 27th DecemberDid not play.
Watford
0-2: Saturday, 22nd DecemberDid not play.
Fulham
2-0: Saturday, 15th DecemberDid not play.
Crystal Palace
3-2: Saturday, 8th DecemberThe man whom age forgot returned to the side in strong form, with Zaha and the left side managed comfortably.
Cardiff City
3-1: Tuesday, 4th DecemberDid not play.
Newcastle United
3-0: Saturday, 1st DecemberA rock again, he’ll be missed when he’s rested this month. One extremely crucial challenge. Wasn’t tested by pace this year, a weird choice by Benitez.
Manchester City
0-4: Saturday, 24th NovemberBattled, pressed and got forward, will feel he could have done more at both ends.
Huddersfield Town
1-1: Saturday, 10th NovemberNot as forward-minded as against Burnley last week but still defended ably.
Burnley
4-2: Saturday, 3rd NovemberExceptional performance and very close to taking the MotM award for a display full of heart and energy.
Tottenham Hotspur
1-3: Wednesday, 31st OctoberLeicester City
1-1: Saturday, 27th OctoberGave everything even if his determination spilled over occasionally (as Ben Chilwell might attest!)
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 20th OctoberBrighton & Hove Albion
0-1: Friday, 5th OctoberManchester United
3-1: Saturday, 29th SeptemberThe former Man City man once again worked like a Trojan on the right flank and popped up with an assist for the opening goal of the game.
Macclesfield Town
8-0: Wednesday, 26th SeptemberDid not play.
Chelsea
0-0: Sunday, 23rd SeptemberWorked like a Trojan, produced a string of llung-bursting supporting runs and belied his age.
Everton
3-1: Sunday, 16th SeptemberDid not play.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
0-1: Saturday, 1st SeptemberDid not play.
AFC Wimbledon
3-1: Tuesday, 28th AugustDid not play.
Arsenal
1-3: Saturday, 25th AugustDid not play.
Bournemouth
1-2: Saturday, 18th AugustPlayed an influential role at times in the first half but faded badly as the game wore on.
Liverpool
0-4: Sunday, 12th AugustDid not play.
Everton
3-1: Sunday, 13th MayComments to follow.
Manchester United
0-0: Thursday, 10th MayComments to follow.
Leicester City
2-0: Saturday, 5th MayComments to follow.
Manchester City
1-4: Sunday, 29th AprilComments to follow.
Arsenal
1-4: Sunday, 22nd AprilComments to follow.
Stoke City
1-1: Monday, 16th AprilComments to follow.
Chelsea
1-1: Sunday, 8th AprilComments to follow.
Southampton
3-0: Saturday, 31st MarchVery lively all afternoon in attack and in defence. Much more comfortable as a wing back as opposed to a central midfield role that he has been playing in recent games.
Burnley
0-3: Saturday, 10th MarchVery lively all afternoon in attack and in defence. Much more comfortable as a wing back as opposed to a central midfield role that he has been playing in recent games.
Swansea City
1-4: Saturday, 3rd MarchVery lively all afternoon in attack and in defence. Much more comfortable as a wing back as opposed to a central midfield role that he has been playing in recent games.
Liverpool
1-4: Saturday, 24th FebruaryVery lively all afternoon in attack and in defence. Much more comfortable as a wing back as opposed to a central midfield role that he has been playing in recent games.
Watford
2-0: Saturday, 10th FebruaryVery lively all afternoon in attack and in defence. Much more comfortable as a wing back as opposed to a central midfield role that he has been playing in recent games.
Brighton & Hove Albion
1-3: Saturday, 3rd FebruaryFailed to step in defensively in midfield leaving many gaps in midfield for Brighton to exploit.
Brighton & Hove Albion
1-3: Saturday, 3rd FebruaryFailed to step in defensively in midfield leaving many gaps in midfield for Brighton to exploit.
Crystal Palace
1-1: Tuesday, 30th JanuaryComments to follow.
Wigan Athletic
0-2: Saturday, 27th JanuaryComments to follow.
Bournemouth
1-1: Saturday, 20th JanuaryDecent going forward. Kept Ryan Fraser relatively quiet, something that he failed to do back in December.
Shrewsbury Town
1-0: Tuesday, 16th JanuaryPut in a good shift. However he was spotted as the weakest link by Tottenham to attack. Heung-Min Son in particular was a great source of crosses after beating the Argentine.
Huddersfield Town
4-1: Saturday, 13th JanuaryRelatively untroubled today and a solid shift at right back.
Tottenham Hotspur
1-1: Thursday, 4th JanuaryPut in a good shift. However he was spotted as the weakest link by Tottenham to attack. Heung-Min Son in particular was a great source of crosses after beating the Argentine.
West Bromwich Albion
2-1: Tuesday, 2nd JanuaryDidn't do much wrong going forward. Was too eager at times, getting caught out of position when tracking back.
Bournemouth
3-3: Tuesday, 26th DecemberDealt with Leroy Sane really well down the left-hand side despite not being as quick and agile as his former team mate.
Newcastle United
2-3: Saturday, 23rd DecemberOutpaced and outplayed constantly down the right, failing to deal on many occasions with Newcastle's Christian Atsu.
Arsenal
0-1: Tuesday, 19th DecemberDid not play.
Stoke City
3-0: Saturday, 16th DecemberComments to follow.
Arsenal
0-0: Wednesday, 13th DecemberComments to follow.
Chelsea
1-0: Saturday, 9th DecemberComments to follow.
Manchester City
1-2: Sunday, 3rd DecemberComments to follow.
Everton
0-4: Wednesday, 29th NovemberComments to follow.
Leicester City
1-1: Friday, 24th NovemberGot dragged out of position on many occasions allowing Leicester to hurt the Hammers on the counter attack.
Watford
0-2: Sunday, 19th NovemberComments to follow.
Crystal Palace
2-2: Saturday, 28th OctoberComments to follow.
Brighton & Hove Albion
0-3: Friday, 20th OctoberHad a decent first half delivering quality crosses and covering a huge amount of ground despite being in the twilight of his career. A poor challenge gifted Brighton their third, however the game was out of their hands by then.
Burnley
1-1: Saturday, 14th OctoberPutting his body on the line and hard to beat and break down from a Burnley point of view.
Swansea City
1-0: Saturday, 30th SeptemberGetting forward quite often and tracking back well.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-3: Saturday, 23rd SeptemberGetting forward quite often and tracking back well.
West Bromwich Albion
0-0: Saturday, 16th SeptemberA wily old head. Doesn’t look out of place as a wing-back.
West Bromwich Albion
0-0: Saturday, 16th SeptemberGetting forward quite often and tracking back well.
Huddersfield Town
2-0: Monday, 11th SeptemberVery energetic pressing high up the pitch as far as the goalkeeper on a few occassions and getting stuck in with his tackling.
Newcastle United
0-3: Saturday, 26th AugustComments to follow.
Southampton
2-3: Saturday, 19th AugustDecent game. Unfairly castigated over the penalty given all that went before.
Manchester United
0-4: Sunday, 13th AugustA true warrior, blocked and cleared absolutely everything that came his way in the first half and the early stages of the second. Yet his booking stopped him from being aggresive and as a result could do nothing to stop the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
Manchester City
0-3: Friday, 4th AugustPlayed for an hour before being replaced by Sam Byram.
Altona 93
3-3: Tuesday, 1st AugustPlayed for an hour before being replaced by Sam Byram.
Werder Bremen
2-2: Saturday, 29th JulyPlayed for an hour before being replaced by Sam Byram.
Werder Bremen
0-1: Friday, 28th July(Replaced Byram) A chance for the travelling Hammers to get a second glimpse at the club's new signing.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.
Pablo Zabaleta did not play for West Ham during this season.