Gabriel Heinze, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gabriel Heinze

Argentine association football player

Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1978

Place of Birth: Crespo, Entre Ríos, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: Argentina

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Gabriel Iván Heinze (Spanish pronunciation: [ga'ß?jel 'xeinse]; born 19 April 1978) is an Argentine former footballer who operated as either a left-back or a central defender, and is the manager of Vélez Sarsfield. Nicknamed Gringo ("Blond" in Argentine–Spanish slang), he made a name for himself at Paris Saint-Germain, moving in 2004 to Manchester United and subsequently to Real Madrid, winning three trophies with the latter two clubs.
He started and finished his 18-year professional career with Newell's Old Boys. Heinze played 72 times with Argentina, representing the nation at two World Cups and as many Copa América tournaments.