Matías Tapia

Matías Fabián Tapia (born 26 January 1996) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.[2]

Matías Tapia
Personal information
Full name Matías Fabián Tapia
Date of birth (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina[1]
Position(s) Centre-back[1]
Club information
Current team
 Barracas Central (president)
Youth career
Barracas Central
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Barracas Central 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Tapia is a product of Barracas Central's youth ranks.[2][3] Salvador Daniele selected Tapia for his professional debut on 22 February 2019, as the defender came off the substitutes bench in a 6–0 victory over Comunicaciones in Primera B Metropolitana; as he played alongside his brother.[2][4] Another appearance came two months later in the Copa Argentina against Unión Santa Fe.[2] They won promotion at the end of his first season.[2] On 5 December 2019, a 23-year old Tapia announced his retirement from professional football after just five senior appearances.[5]

Post-playing career

In March 2020, Tapia became president of Barracas Central; aged 24.[6]

Personal life

Tapia's brother, Iván, also plays football professionally.[7] They are the sons of Claudio Tapia and grandsons of Hugo Moyano.[7] Their cousin, Facundo Moyano, is also a footballer.[8]

Career statistics
As of 23 October 2020.[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barracas Central 2018–19 Primera B Metropolitana 2010——0030
2019–20 Primera B Nacional 2000——0020
Career total 4010——0050

    Honours
    Barracas Central[2]

    References
    1. "Matías Tapia". World Football. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
    2. "Argentina - M. Tapia". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
    3. "Matías Tapia". World Football. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
    4. "¿Los viste, Chiqui?". Olé. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
    5. Se retiró Matías Tapia, ole.com.ar, 5 December 2019
    6. "El hijo del Chiqui Tapia ahora es presidente de Barracas Central y récord del fútbol argentino". Clarín. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
    7. "Barracas Central: "Ser un Tapia es más complicado de lo que muchos piensan"". Vermouth Deportivo. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
    8. "Larga vida a la dinastía Tapia". Perfil. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
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