Former manager Roberto Mancini once said that Zabaleta his favorite player in the club and the Italian had all the right to say so. Zabaleta has been City’s most consistent player for the past five years and has earned himself a tag of being the “Cult Hero” at the club. He might play the old fashioned game which has no dives and screaming histrionics but the player possess ever aspect that is required for a modern footballer. While most players find it hard to settle in the English league after moving from La Liga, Zabaleta has been an exception with great positioning and strength. While City has been on a spending spree every season since his arrival he has managed to overcome all the obstacles that came his way and cement his spot in the team. With the ability to play in right-back and defensive midfield, Zabaleta is a player who has been overlooked every time. But the player is finally starting to get the limelight he deserves after winning Player of the year award last season at the club.