Cristián Zapata

(Cristian Eduardo Zapata Valencia)

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Born
1986 (39 years old)
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Padilla, Colombia

Position
Centre-Back

Status
Active

Ethnicity
Hispanic

Team Number
25

Height
1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)

Weight
82 kg

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Right

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Soccer

Team
Atlético Bucaramanga

League
Colombia Categoría Primera A

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Description

Cristián Eduardo Zapata Valencia (born 30 September 1986) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Colombian club Atlético Bucaramanga. A quick and physically powerful defender, known for his hard marking of opponents and strength in the air, he usually plays as a centre back. Although naturally right footed, he can also play as a full-back on either side of the pitch, as he is comfortable with both feet.

Zapata began his career in Colombia with Deportivo Cali in 2004, moving to Serie A club Udinese the following year. After spending several seasons with Udinese, Zapata signed for Spanish club Villarreal. In 2012, he returned to Italy, joining AC Milan. Following the expiration of his contract with the Rossoneri, he joined Italian top-flight counterpart Genoa in 2019, departing in 2021 to join Argentine Primera División side San Lorenzo.

A Colombian international since 2008, he has represented his nation at the 2011, 2015, 2016, and 2019 editions of the Copa América, as well at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.

Season Stats
4 appearances in the current 2025 Season
1 goals scored in the current 2025 Season
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