The Defenders

Javier Zanetti
country: Argentina
born in: Buenos Aires August 10 1973
height: 178 cm weight: 75 kg
He is the captain of the team. Before in Inter, he play for Banfield (1994-1995). An indefatigable right-back, Javier Zanetti defends and attacks with supreme confidence. avier Zanetti considers the most best moment of his career the UEFA Cup final Inter won in Paris thanks to the goal he scored. Zanetti made his 500th competitive appearance for the Nerazzurri in the Champions League home match against Bayern Munich on 27 September 2006.

Sisenando Maicon Douglas
country: Brazil
born in: Novohamburgo July 26 1981
height: 184 cm weight: 77 kg
Maicon Douglas joins Inter after four seasons at Cruzeiro in his native Brazil and two years with French side Monaco. With Cruzeiro he won two national cups and a league title, and won two French league titles with Monaco. Part of Carlos Dunga's post-World Cup Brazil squad, Maicon is one of the most promising right-sided wing-backs around.
He combines his explosive physique and refined technique and moves swiftly down the right wing from a full-back position to pose a constant source of danger is his opponents' half of the pitch.

Da Silva Ferreira Lucimar Lucio
country: Brazil
born in: Brasilia May 8 1978
height: 188 cm weight: 84 kg
The new defender in this season, move from Bayern Munich. He play for Internacional (1998-2000), Bayern Leverkusen (2000-2004).

Samuel Walter Adrian
country: Argentina
born in: Firmat March 23 1978
height: 183 cm weight: 83 kg
Walter Samuel is widely regarded as one of the best central defenders around.
A mainstay in the Argentine national team, Samuel made a name for himself in the Serie A with over 15,000 minutes of competitive football in 173 matches for Roma between 2000 and 2004. Samuel played a key role in his debut season at the Olimpico, helping Roma win the Scudetto with his solid performances at the back. Nicknamed 'The Wall' for obvious reasons, Samuel joined Inter after a season at Real Madrid.

Cordoba Ivan Ramiro
country: Colombia
born in: Medellin August 11 1976
height: 173 cm weight: 70 kg
An extremely efficient and correct man marker, Cordoba is extraordinarily clean when making tackles and is very reliable when required to get back quickly.Physically very powerful, he is a good jumper despite his short height. Corboda's ability to rise above other players is due to the explosive power in his legs. Cordoba refused offers of a transfer to Real Madrid so he could come to Milan and wear the black and blue colours of Inter.

Materazzi Marco
country: Italy
born in: Lecce August 19 1973
height: 193 cm weight: 92 kg
A central defender who is highly skilled in making tackles, Materazzi is virtually infallible when it comes to taking free kicks and penalties - evidence of his unquestionable technical abilities. Materazzi has followed his father into the game. Giuseppe Materazzi won domestic and international fame as a coach, having guided teams such as Pisa, Lazio, Bari, Padova, Brescia, Piacenza, Sporting Lisbon and Chinese side Tianjin Teda. Marco began his playing career at amateur level on the dusty pitches of the Sicilian Serie C. In the 2000/01 season, Materazzi equalled the scoring record for a defender in the Italian Serie A with 12 goals for Inter. The record was previously held by Argentine Daniel Passarella, who scored 11 goals for Fiorentina during the 1985/86 season. Marco made his international debut on 25 April 2001 in Italy's 1-0 win against South Africa in a friendly match and was in the Azzurri squad at Japan/Korea 2002 and at Euro2004. It was Materazzi's coach at Perugia, Ilario Castagner, who recommended former national team coach Trapattoni to put him in defence. "I had already suggested Marco's name to Trapattoni's collaborator Ghedin," said Castagner about the defender. "He's deserved a chance like that for a long time.". And Materazzi certainly took his chances for Italy at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, with a series of polished performances in defence and vital goals against Czech Republic in the group stage and France in the final as the Azzurri went on to win the tournament.

Chivu Cristian
country: Rumania
born in: Resita October 26 1980
height: 184 cm weight: 81 kg
An accomplished and versatile defender whose skill at taking set pieces adds a valuable dimension to his game, Chivu joined Inter on a five-year deal from Roma during the 2007 summer transfer window. Currently captain of the Romanian national team, he took part in Euro 2000 aged just 19. He collected his 50th international cap against Slovenia in August 2007 and led Romania at Euro 2008. Chivu began his professional playing career at Romanian club side CSM Resita. He then played for Universitatea Craiova before completing a move to Dutch club Ajax, for whom he made over 100 appearances. After four seasons in Holland Chivu signed for Roma in 2003. With Ajax the defender won an Eredivisie title, a Dutch Cup and a Dutch Super Cup, playing alongside his current team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He was part of the Roma side that beat Inter in the 2006/07 Coppa Italia final.

Santon Davide
country: Italy
born in: Porto Maggiore January 2 1991
height: 187 cm weight: 77 kg
His position is both of right and left side, but Mourinho often play him in left side. He is the potentially young player for Inter and his National team, Italy.