Luz Katherine Tapia Ramírez (born 7 December 1992) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Brazilian Série A1 club Palmeiras and the Colombia women's national team.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luz Katherine Tapia Ramírez | ||
Date of birth | 7 December 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Palmeiras | ||
Number | 25 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Atlético Nacional | ||
2020–2021 | América de Cali | ||
2021–2022 | Santa Fe | ||
2022 | Santiago Morning | ||
2023– | Palmeiras | ||
International career | |||
Colombia | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Early life
editTapia was born on 7 December 1992 in Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia.[1] She attended the University of Córdoba.[2]
Career
editTapia started her career with Colombian side Atlético Nacional.[1][3]
Personal life
editTapia has worked as a police officer.[4]
Honours
editIndividual
References
edit- ^ a b "Del Esmad a la Libertadores: la historia de Katherine Tapia, la arquera del América que tapó dos penales para llevar a su equipo a la final". Semana (in Spanish). 20 October 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Katherine Tapia, la arquera que estuvo retenida por un grupo armado y ahora brilla en América". El Espectador (in Spanish). 18 March 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ Polanía, César (18 March 2021). "Conozca a Katherine Tapia, la 'policía' del arco del América de Cali". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ Sarrabayrouse, Catalina (13 November 2021). "Katherine Tapia, de ser escolta de Armani a brillar en la Libertadores Femenina". ole.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ "Todas las ganadoras de los Premios FutFem 2022". Contragolpe (in Spanish). 5 December 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2024.