About José Zapata
Born 1957. José Zapata is a Peruvian association football player.
José Augusto Zapata Guzmán (born on 20 July 1957), nicknamed Pata de rana (frog foot), is a Peruvian professional footballer who played as forward.
Playing career Club career A key player for Atlético Torino in his hometown of Talara, where he played on several occasions in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, José Zapata was renowned for his goals from corners or from midfield.
In 1982, he moved to Universitario de Deportes of Lima, where he won the league title that season. He played in the 1983 Copa Libertadores with this club (one match). He had previously played with the Peruvian Olympic team in the 1980 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.
Honours Atlético Torino Copa Perú (2): 1975, 1977
Universitario de Deportes Torneo Descentralizado: 1982
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Who is José Zapata?
Peruvian soccer player
When was José Zapata born?
José Zapata was born on 20 July 1957 in Talara.
What is José Zapata's occupation?
José Zapata is an association football player.
What nationality is José Zapata?
José Zapata is Peruvian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: José Zapata (footballer)
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