His complete name is Gabriel Ivan Heinze. He was born in Crespo, Entre Rios Province, Argentina on 19 April 1978. He is a professional soccer player who currently plays for national team of Argentina and for French club Marseille. His playing position in the arena is as a defender. In Argentina, He, recognized as Gringo, is a journeyman in the world of soccer. Heinze has built up a name as an authoritative, no-nonsense defender. He is also popular for his persistence and control qualities and is dominant in the air.

Heinze has played for many clubs but he is so appreciated for his work ethic and for his love of the beautiful game as well. With senior clubs, he played for Newell’s Old Boys (1996-1997), Real Valladolid (1997-2001), Sporting CP (1998-1999 as a loan), Paris Saint-Germain (2001-2004), Manchester United (2004-2007), Real Madrid (2007-2009), and Marseille (2009- )

30 April 2003 is a first date Heinze represented for Argentina, in a friendly away win against Libya. A year afterward, in the 2004 Summer Olympics he won a gold medal.

Heinze was also called up for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals, and participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In the 2007 Copa America, He participated and contributed his only goal by heading in a Riquelme free kick in opposition to Mexico.

During his career as a professional soccer player, he won many honors. With his clubs, Heinze won honors with Paris Saint-Germain (Coupe de France: 2003-2004), with Manchester United (Premier League: 2006-2007), with Real Madrid (La Liga: 2007-2008, and Spanish Supercup: 2008), and with Marseille (Ligue 1: 2009-2010, and Coupe de la Ligue: 2009-2010). In international career, with Argentina U-23, he won Gold medal (2004 Summer Olympics). He was also selected as Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year (2004-2005).