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Cristián Zapata

1986 - Today

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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 43 different languages on Wikipedia. Cristián Zapata is the 5,739th most popular soccer player (down from 4,311th in 2024), the 142nd 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 5,739 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.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1986, Cristián Zapata ranks 194. 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.

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In Colombia

Among people born in Colombia, Cristián Zapata ranks 142 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), Luis José Rueda Aparicio (1962), Francia Márquez (1981), Luis Muriel (1991), Nairo Quintana (1990), and Manolo Cardona (1977).

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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).

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