Walter Samuel

Football, Football player

1978 –

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Who is Walter Samuel?

Walter Adrián Luján Samuel is an Argentine footballer who plays for Basel in the Swiss Super League. Samuel has been regarded as one of football's toughest defenders, with teammate and Inter captain Javier Zanetti referring to him as the "hardest player" he has played with.

Gifted with natural power and good defensive skills, Samuel played a key role in Inter's treble success in the 2009–10 season under José Mourinho and has accumulated over 50 caps for the Argentine national team. His strong, uncompromising style of play has earnt him the nickname Il Muro.

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Born
Mar 23, 1978
Córdoba Province, Argentina
Also known as
  • The Wall
  • Walter Adrián Samuel
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Nationality
  • Argentina
Profession
Lived in
  • Córdoba Province, Argentina
  • Argentina

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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