For a right-back, Zanetti offers solid speed. He can keep up with fast wingers and recover quickly in defensive transitions.

Unlike many traditional RBs, Zanetti contributes heavily to the build-up.

Always alert to second balls, loose touches, or quick one-twos around the box.

Strength, stamina, and balance are all very good. He can shoulder attackers off the ball with ease

High/high work rates, perfect for modern full-backs. He will consistently push forward to provide attacking support, but still has the stamina and awareness to drop back into position defensively.

Dives into tackles trait, helps him execute auto-blocks and last-ditch challenges more effectively, making him a nuisance for attackers in 1v1 scenarios.