| His complete name is Gabriel Ivan Heinze. He was | | | | Argentina, in a friendly away win against Libya. A year |
| born in Crespo, Entre Rios Province, Argentina on 19 | | | | afterward, in the 2004 Summer Olympics he won a |
| April 1978. He is a professional soccer player who | | | | gold medal. |
| currently plays for national team of Argentina and for | | | | Heinze was also called up for the 2006 FIFA World |
| French club Marseille. His playing position in the arena is | | | | Cup finals, and participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. |
| as a defender. In Argentina, He, recognized as Gringo, | | | | In the 2007 Copa America, He participated and |
| is a journeyman in the world of soccer. Heinze has built | | | | contributed his only goal by heading in a Riquelme free |
| up a name as an authoritative, no-nonsense defender. | | | | kick in opposition to Mexico. |
| He is also popular for his persistence and control | | | | During his career as a professional soccer player, he |
| qualities and is dominant in the air. | | | | won many honors. With his clubs, Heinze won honors |
| Heinze has played for many clubs but he is so | | | | with Paris Saint-Germain (Coupe de France: |
| appreciated for his work ethic and for his love of the | | | | 2003-2004), with Manchester United (Premier League: |
| beautiful game as well. With senior clubs, he played for | | | | 2006-2007), with Real Madrid (La Liga: 2007-2008, and |
| Newell's Old Boys (1996-1997), Real Valladolid | | | | Spanish Supercup: 2008), and with Marseille (Ligue 1: |
| (1997-2001), Sporting CP (1998-1999 as a loan), Paris | | | | 2009-2010, and Coupe de la Ligue: 2009-2010). In |
| Saint-Germain (2001-2004), Manchester United | | | | international career, with Argentina U-23, he won Gold |
| (2004-2007), Real Madrid (2007-2009), and Marseille | | | | medal (2004 Summer Olympics). He was also |
| (2009- ) | | | | selected as Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year |
| 30 April 2003 is a first date Heinze represented for | | | | (2004-2005). |