Katherine Tapia

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.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Tapia and the second or maternal family name is Ramírez.

Early life

Tapia was born on 7 December 1992 in Santa Cruz de Lorica, Colombia.[1] She attended the University of Córdoba.[2]

Career

Tapia started her career with Colombian side Atlético Nacional.[1][3]

Personal life

Tapia has worked as a police officer.[4]

References
  1. "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.
  2. "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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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