Professional peak
After lacklustre appearances at the Olympics and the 2002 World Cup, Zambrotta finally scored his first international goal at Euro 2004 in a game against Tunisia.

Playboy peak
One of Italy's most renowned sex symbols, Zambrotta finally gave women around the world what they were waiting for when he stripped down to his briefs in a steamy series of underwear ads for Dolce & Gabbana.