Cristian Zapata
Cristian Zapata is a Colombian professional footballer known for his defensive skills and versatility on the field. Born on September 30, 1986, in Padilla, Colombia, he has enjoyed a successful career playing for various clubs in Colombia, Italy, and Spain. Zapata began his professional journey with Deportivo Cali before moving to Europe, where he has played for teams such as Udinese, Villarreal, AC Milan, and more recently, he has been with the Colombian club, Deportivo Cali. He has also been a significant member of the Colombian national team, earning over 100 caps since his debut in 2012. Known for his physical presence and aerial ability, Zapata has contributed both defensively and offensively, making him a valuable asset to his teams.
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Cristian Zapata was included in the roster for the Colombian U-20 team.
¿Por qué Colombia nunca ha ganado un Mundial? Estos son los datos detrás de las selecciones de fútbol del país de varias categorías
Colombia· 2025-10-19
Cristian Zapata is a Colombian defender who played with Dayro Moreno in the national team.
Así fue el camino de regreso de Dayro Moreno a la Selección Colombia, luego de nueve años en el olvidoColombia· 2025-08-31
Cristian Zapata was substituted for Yerry Mina during a match.
Yerry Mina sufrió una quemadura mientras firmaba autógrafos afuera de la concentración de Colombia, videoColombia· 2025-03-20