SOCCER PLAYER
Cristián Zapata
1986 - Today

Cristián Zapata
Cristián Eduardo Zapata Valencia (born 30 September 1986) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. 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. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Cristián Zapata is the 5,733rd most popular soccer player (down from 4,311th in 2019), the 141st most popular biography from Colombia (down from 119th in 2019) and the 41st most popular Colombian Soccer Player.
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Among SOCCER PLAYERS
Among soccer players, Cristián Zapata ranks 5,733 out of 21,273. Before him are Michael Obiku, Anthimos Kapsis, Rubén Toribio Díaz, Walter Gargano, Maurizio Gaudino, and Koen Casteels. After him are Ron Flowers, Ola Toivonen, Justin Kluivert, Oséas, Diego Alves, and Rui Jorge.
Most Popular Soccer Players in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsMichael Obiku
1968 - Present
HPI: 51.41
Rank: 5,733
Anthimos Kapsis
1950 - Present
HPI: 51.41
Rank: 5,734
Rubén Toribio Díaz
1952 - Present
HPI: 51.41
Rank: 5,735
Walter Gargano
1984 - Present
HPI: 51.41
Rank: 5,736
Maurizio Gaudino
1966 - Present
HPI: 51.40
Rank: 5,737
Koen Casteels
1992 - Present
HPI: 51.40
Rank: 5,738
Cristián Zapata
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.40
Rank: 5,739
Ron Flowers
1934 - 2021
HPI: 51.39
Rank: 5,740
Ola Toivonen
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.39
Rank: 5,741
Justin Kluivert
1999 - Present
HPI: 51.39
Rank: 5,742
Oséas
1971 - Present
HPI: 51.38
Rank: 5,743
Diego Alves
1985 - Present
HPI: 51.38
Rank: 5,744
Rui Jorge
1973 - Present
HPI: 51.38
Rank: 5,745
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1986, Cristián Zapata ranks 188. Before him are Charlyne Yi, Lea Michele, Michael Oher, Camilla Belle, James Deen, and Riyo Mori. After him are Ola Toivonen, Lauren Boebert, Katie Cassidy, Gelson Fernandes, Mitsuki Ichihara, and Ilias Iliadis.
Others Born in 1986
Go to all RankingsCharlyne Yi
ACTOR
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.59
Rank: 182
Lea Michele
ACTOR
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.54
Rank: 183
Michael Oher
AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.54
Rank: 184
Camilla Belle
ACTOR
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.49
Rank: 185
James Deen
PORNOGRAPHIC ACTOR
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.48
Rank: 186
Riyo Mori
CELEBRITY
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.41
Rank: 187
Cristián Zapata
SOCCER PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.40
Rank: 188
Ola Toivonen
SOCCER PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.39
Rank: 189
Lauren Boebert
POLITICIAN
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.35
Rank: 190
Katie Cassidy
ACTOR
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.30
Rank: 191
Gelson Fernandes
SOCCER PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.28
Rank: 192
Mitsuki Ichihara
SOCCER PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.22
Rank: 193
Ilias Iliadis
WRESTLER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.16
Rank: 194
In Colombia
Among people born in Colombia, Cristián Zapata ranks 141 out of 356. Before him are Víctor Aristizábal (1971), Davinson Sánchez (1996), Arnoldo Iguarán (1957), Jorge Bolaño (1977), Duván Zapata (1991), and Rolando Serrano (1938). After him are Angie Cepeda (1974), Francia Márquez (1981), Luis Muriel (1991), Nairo Quintana (1990), Manolo Cardona (1977), and Roberto Guerrero (1958).
Others born in Colombia
Go to all RankingsVíctor Aristizábal
SOCCER PLAYER
1971 - Present
HPI: 52.29
Rank: 135
Davinson Sánchez
SOCCER PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 52.21
Rank: 136
Arnoldo Iguarán
SOCCER PLAYER
1957 - Present
HPI: 52.14
Rank: 137
Jorge Bolaño
SOCCER PLAYER
1977 - 2025
HPI: 51.95
Rank: 138
Duván Zapata
SOCCER PLAYER
1991 - Present
HPI: 51.93
Rank: 139
Rolando Serrano
SOCCER PLAYER
1938 - 2022
HPI: 51.47
Rank: 140
Cristián Zapata
SOCCER PLAYER
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.40
Rank: 141
Angie Cepeda
ACTOR
1974 - Present
HPI: 51.35
Rank: 142
Francia Márquez
POLITICIAN
1981 - Present
HPI: 51.27
Rank: 143
Luis Muriel
SOCCER PLAYER
1991 - Present
HPI: 51.21
Rank: 144
Nairo Quintana
CYCLIST
1990 - Present
HPI: 51.12
Rank: 145
Manolo Cardona
ACTOR
1977 - Present
HPI: 50.94
Rank: 146
Roberto Guerrero
RACING DRIVER
1958 - Present
HPI: 50.83
Rank: 147
Among SOCCER PLAYERS In Colombia
Among soccer players born in Colombia, Cristián Zapata ranks 41. Before him are Víctor Aristizábal (1971), Davinson Sánchez (1996), Arnoldo Iguarán (1957), Jorge Bolaño (1977), Duván Zapata (1991), and Rolando Serrano (1938). After him are Luis Muriel (1991), Pablo Armero (1986), Juan Pablo Ángel (1975), Johan Vonlanthen (1986), Willington Ortiz (1952), and Alexis Mendoza (1961).
Víctor Aristizábal
1971 - Present
HPI: 52.29
Rank: 35
Davinson Sánchez
1996 - Present
HPI: 52.21
Rank: 36
Arnoldo Iguarán
1957 - Present
HPI: 52.14
Rank: 37
Jorge Bolaño
1977 - 2025
HPI: 51.95
Rank: 38
Duván Zapata
1991 - Present
HPI: 51.93
Rank: 39
Rolando Serrano
1938 - 2022
HPI: 51.47
Rank: 40
Cristián Zapata
1986 - Present
HPI: 51.40
Rank: 41
Luis Muriel
1991 - Present
HPI: 51.21
Rank: 42
Pablo Armero
1986 - Present
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 43
Juan Pablo Ángel
1975 - Present
HPI: 50.33
Rank: 44
Johan Vonlanthen
1986 - Present
HPI: 50.30
Rank: 45
Willington Ortiz
1952 - Present
HPI: 49.72
Rank: 46
Alexis Mendoza
1961 - Present
HPI: 49.53
Rank: 47