About Martín Zapata
Lived 1970 – 2006 (aged 35). Martín Zapata was a Colombian association football player.
Martín Zapata (28 October 1970 – 22 April 2006) was a Colombian footballer who played as a midfielder.
He played for Once Caldas from 1992 to 1995, Deportivo Cali from 1995 to 1999, Club Sport Emelec in 2000 and Deportivo Cali again in 2001. He was the top scorer of the 1999 Copa Libertadores, in which Cali finished runner-up to Palmeiras, and Zapata missed his penalty.
He was capped 5 times for Colombia national football team, all at the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and was also a squad member for the 1997 Copa América.
He was murdered in Cali on 22 April 2006.
Titles
Deportivo Cali
1998 Torneo Finalizacion
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Martín Zapata?
Colombian association football player (1970-2006)
When was Martín Zapata born?
Martín Zapata was born on 28 October 1970 in Santander de Quilichao.
When did Martín Zapata die?
Martín Zapata died on 22 April 2006 in Cali.
What was Martín Zapata's occupation?
Martín Zapata was an association football player.
What nationality was Martín Zapata?
Martín Zapata was Colombian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martín Zapata. https://biography.guide/martin-zapata/
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