Name: Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi

Nationality: Argentina

Date of Birth: February 12, 1988

Place of Birth: Ciudadela, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Position: Centre-back (defender)

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club Career (selected):

• Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina) — Youth and senior debut; helped develop into a top Argentine defender.
• FC Porto (Portugal) — Established himself in Europe, won domestic titles.
• SL Benfica (Portugal) — Continued success in Primeira Liga and European competitions.
• Valencia CF (Spain) — Key defender in La Liga; strong aerial and tackling ability.
• Manchester City (England) — Big-money move; won multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups, and was part of successful defensive unit under Pep Guardiola.
• Benfica — Returned to Benfica later in his career (if applicable depending on last transfer window).

Argentina National Team:

• Debut: 2009 (senior team).
• Caps/Goals: Over 100 caps for Argentina (centurion), with several international goals (exact numbers depend on date of reference).
• Major tournaments: Represented Argentina at multiple FIFA World Cups (including 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 squads) and Copa América tournaments.
• Honours with Argentina: Copa América winner (2021), FIFA World Cup winner (2022) as part of the squad, and other tournament appearances and medals.

Playing Style and Strengths:

• Physical, aggressive central defender known for strong marking, aerial ability, and tackling.
• Good reading of the game and leadership at the back; capable of playing in a high defensive line and comfortable with the ball when required.
• Experienced in European club competitions and high-pressure international matches.

Notable Facts:

• One of Argentina’s most-capped defenders in recent history.
• Part of Manchester City’s transformation into a dominant Premier League side during his time there.
• Renowned for his combative style and resilience; has a reputation for tough, committed defending.

Current Status: Active professional player (status and club may have changed with recent transfers; check latest sources for most up-to-date club affiliation and statistics).