- Was sparring of the Argentina national team who played the 2002 World Cup.
- Member of the Argentine Youth Team that won the 2003 South American U20 Championship and the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup.
- Defender for San Lorenzo de Almagro (2002-2005), R.C.D. Espanyol (Spain, 2005-2008), Manchester City F.C. (England, 2008-2017) and West Ham United F.C. (England, 2017-2020).
- Honours with San Lorenzo de Almagro: Copa Sudamericana (2002). Honours with R.C.D. Espanyol: Copa del Rey (2006). Honours with Manchester City F.C.: 2 Premier League (2012, 2014); 2 EFL Cup (2014, 2016); FA Cup (2011); Community Shield (2012).
- 58 appearances for Argentina National Football Team (2005-2016). Member of the Copa América 2011, 2015, and the Brazil '14 squads.
- Won the gold medal with Argentina Olympic Football Team at the 2008 Olympic Games.
- (June 13, 2013) Married his girlfriend of 7 years Christel Castaño.
- Named in the PFA Team of the Year (2012/13).
- Member of the Argentine National team who finished runner-up of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2015 Copa América.
- Father of, with Christel Castaño, Asier Zabaleta (b. April 4, 2015) and Julen (b. June 19, 2019).
- The door 30 of the RCDE Stadium named after his.
- Retired from football at the age 35. (October 2020)
- Played well over 300 games for Manchester City F.C..
- Played well over 300 games at Premier League.
- Played well over 100 games for R.C.D. Espanyol.
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