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Roberto Fabián Ayala (locally [roˈβeɾto faˈβjan aˈʒala]; born 14 April 1973), nicknamed El Ratón ("The Mouse"), is an Argentine former footballer who played as a centre back for the Argentina national football team, as well as Valencia and Real Zaragoza in Spain, Milan and Napoli in Italy, and Ferro Carril, River Plate and Racing Club in his native Argentina.

Regarded as one of the best central defenders of his generation, he stood out for his leadership and ability in the air throughout his career in spite of his small stature as a centre back.[3] Ayala captained Argentina in a record 63 matches. He played in three FIFA World Cups and made a total of 115 international appearances, behind only Javier Mascherano, Javier Zanetti and Lionel Messi in terms of international appearances.

Honours

River Plate

• Argentine Primera División: 1994 Apertura

Milan

• Serie A: 1998–99

Valencia

• La Liga: 2001–02, 2003–04

• UEFA Cup: 2003–04

Argentina U23

• Pan American Games: 1995

• Olympic Gold Medal: 2004

Individual

• South American Team of the Year: 1994

• UEFA Club Best Defender of the Year: 2000–01

• European Sports Media Team of the Year: 2003–04

• 2006 FIFA World CupAll-Star Team