Landmark Day – 30 Years Since Inter Milan Vice-President Made His Serie A Debut | OneFootball

Javier Zanetti has earned an iconic status among the Inter Milan faithful, symbolizing loyalty and leadership at San Siro.

According to FCInterNews, it’s been 30 years since El Tractor made his Nerazzurri debut.

Widely considered one of the best right-backs in football history, Javier Zanetti dedicated his career to Inter.

Indeed, he joined the club from Banfield in 1995 and stayed at San Siro until the end of his playing days in 2014.

30 Years Since Javier Zanetti Made His Inter Milan Debut

FUCHU, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 11: Inter Vice President Javier Zanetti attends a press conference during the inauguration of Inter Academy Japan on February 11, 2017 in Fuchu, Japan. (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images for FC Internazionale)

Zanetti’s first-ever appearance for Inter took place on this day 30 years ago in a Serie A opener against Venezia.

Little did anyone know it would be the beginning of one of the most remarkable journeys in world football.

Indeed, Zanetti’s story at Inter is a story of loyalty and commitment that transcends football itself.

The 52-year-old captained the Nerazzurri to five consecutive Serie A titles between 2005 and 2010.

Furthermore, he was the skipper of Jose Mourinho’s treble-winning squad 15 years ago.

Zanetti amassed 858 appearances during his trophy-laden stint at Inter before returning to the club in a different capacity.