Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod (born 16 January 1985) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Manchester City and the Argentina national team. Zabaleta can operate on both sides of the pitch as a full-back and is known for his tenacious style of play. Zabaleta contests the Manchester City right-back position with Micah Richards and has captained the side on numerous occasions.

With Manchester City, Zabaleta has won all three of English football's major honours: the FA Cup (2011), the Premier League (2012 and 2014), and the Football League Cup (2014). Before joining Manchester City, Zabaleta played for La Liga club RCD Espanyol, where he won the 2005–06 Copa del Rey.