Nestor Fabbri (born September 29, 1968) is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played as a central defender. Although he is best known for his career in Argentina and Europe, he did have a period playing in the Argentine league and is often associated with several notable Argentine clubs.
- Full name: Néstor Oscar Fabbri
- Date of birth: 29 September 1968
- Place of birth: Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Position: Centre-back (defender)
Club career (highlights)
- Ferro Carril Oeste — Fabbri came through the Argentine domestic scene and made his name at Ferro in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Boca Juniors — He had a spell with Boca Juniors early in his career, featuring as a central defender and contributing with experience and aerial strength.
- Racing Club — He also played for Racing Club in Argentina.
- Europe — Fabbri is particularly remembered for his successful period in France, notably with FC Nantes (1991–1996) and later En Avant Guingamp (1998–2002), where he became a respected defender in Ligue 1 and won domestic honors.
- Later career — After his time in Europe he returned to Argentina and had further domestic spells before retiring.
International career
- Fabbri earned caps for the Argentina national team during the 1990s, appearing in friendly matches and being part of the national pool though he was not a long-term fixture for the Albiceleste.
Playing style
- Strong, experienced centre-back known for aerial ability, marking, and physical defending. He also contributed occasional goals from set pieces.
Honors
- Domestic honors in France (with Nantes and Guingamp) and contributions to Argentine clubs; individual and team honors reflect his solid career as a central defender.
Néstor Fabbri is remembered as a reliable central defender who had a substantial club career in Argentina and France, including a spell with Boca Juniors early in his career.