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Gabriel Iván Heinze is your typical Argentine. He brings a lot of talent to the table and his drive and energy are extremely valuable on the pitch. Like most of his countrymen, he doesn’t back down in the face of adversity and he always gives 100%. His greatest asset is his versatility, which allows him to play both as centre-back and left-back. Heinze’s speed allows him to contribute on both ends of the pitch, whether it’s playing as far up as the opponent’s byline or anticipating every move his attacking rival makes. His winning attitude and hard-working personality make him an essential player on any team.

Heinze’s debut in 1997 with Newell’s Old Boys marked the start of a fruitful career that has seen him play for several teams. His brilliant first season with the Argentine club caught the attention of many European clubs, and it was Valladolid who eventually signed him. He never placed in his first season, but did participate in five matches the following year before being sent on loan to Sporting Lisboa for the remainder of the season. He returned to the Spanish side for the 1999/2000 season and scored one goal in 54 games over the course of two years. In 2001 he signed for Paris Saint-Germain, where in three years he won the 2004 Coupe de France and finished second in the 2003/04 season, after which he signed for Manchester United.

Gabriel became an unquestionable starter for the Red Devils and earned world-wide recognition as a solid defender. Heinze debuted with the Argentine national team in 2003 and the following year won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Athens.