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Katherine Tapia

b. 1992

Colombian footballer (born 1992)

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About Katherine Tapia

Born 1992. Katherine Tapia is a Colombian association football player.

Luz Katherine Tapia Ramírez, also known as Kate Tapia or just Tapia, (born 7 December 1992) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Brazilian Série A1 club Palmeiras and the Colombia women's national team.

Early life

Tapia was born on 7 December 1992 in Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia. She attended the University of Córdoba.

After perusing a career on football, Tapia worked as a policewoman.

Career

Tapia started her career with Colombian side Atlético Nacional.

On 9 January 2023, Tapia was announced at Palmeiras.

International career

On 5 July 2024, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Tapia represented the national team of Colombia at the 2025 Copa America Femenina and was defeated at final on penalties against Brazil. Tapia was chosen as the best goalkeeper of that edition of the Copa America Femenina and for that reason was given the Golden Glove award.

Honours Palmeiras Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino: 2024,2025 Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino: 2025 Brasil Ladies Cup: 2025 Supercopa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino: 2026

Individual Copa Libertadores Femenina team of the season: 2021 Premios FutFem - Best Goalkeeper: 2022 Copa América Femenina Golden Glove: 2025 Copa América Femenina Best XI: 2025

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Important facts

Born
7 December 1992
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Colombia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Katherine Tapia?

Colombian footballer (born 1992)

When was Katherine Tapia born?

Katherine Tapia was born on 7 December 1992.

What is Katherine Tapia's occupation?

Katherine Tapia is an association football player.

What nationality is Katherine Tapia?

Katherine Tapia is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Katherine Tapia

· Wikidata: Q106002555

· DBpedia: Katherine Tapia

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