Name: Cristián Eduardo Zapata Valencia
Country:
ColombiaClub: Udinese Calcio
Position: *CB, SB
Side: RF/RS
Age: 23-25 years (30/09/1986)
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Attack: 62
Defence: 83
Balance: 86
Stamina: 81
Top Speed: 81
Acceleration: 83
Response: 82
Agility: 77
Dribble Accuracy: 68
Dribble Speed: 70
Short Pass Accuracy: 72
Short Pass Speed: 73
Long Pass Accuracy: 72
Long Pass Speed: 75
Shot Accuracy: 63
Shot Power: 81
Shot Technique: 65
Free Kick Accuracy: 60
Curling: 64
Header: 78
Jump: 82
Technique: 71
Aggression: 66
Mentality: 73
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 76
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 4
Consistency: 5
Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:
S07 - Man Marking
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Marking
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Defence Minded
INFO:
Zapata is a centre back, capable of playing as right back. He had his best time at Udinese, where he made 194 appearances from 2005 to 2011, scoring 5 goals. After a season at Villarreal, he transferred to Milan, where he played 148 matches from 2012 to 2019, scoring 5 times. He played also for Deportivo Cali and Genoa. He signed for San Lorenzo in 2021. He played for Colombia 58 times, scoring twice.
Zapata is a strong man marker, good in the anticipation and in possession of great speed, considering his size, that allows him to challenge either big or shorter opponents. He's not technically gifted but can deliver fine passes. He's quite good in the air as he can win high balls and make clearances with the head. He also scored some headers during his time at Milan. He can shoot with good power and even though he's right-footed, he scored several times with the left. He has always lacked of consistency and his performances aren't flawless as he sometimes made mistakes and showed drops of concentration.