29. Gabriel Paletta

 Player Name:  Gabriel Paletta

 Date of Birth: 15 February 1986

Nationality: Argentinian

Former Clubs: Banfield

 Gabriel Paletta signed from Banfield in Argentina in july 2006. Likened to Roberto Ayala for his aggressive style of play, Paletta is known for his strength and no nonsense defending, which helped the under 20 Argentina side win the world cup in 2005.

Paletta is likely to figure in the reserves until needed to cover for Hyypia, Carragher or Agger.