Matías Tapia
# Matías Tapia

Matías Fabián Tapia (born 26 January 1996) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

## Playing career

Tapia is a product of Barracas Central's youth ranks. Salvador Daniele selected Tapia for his professional debut on 22 February 2019, as the defender came off the substitutes bench in a 6–0 victory over Comunicaciones in Primera B Metropolitana; as he played alongside his brother. Another appearance came two months later in the Copa Argentina against Unión Santa Fe. They won promotion at the end of his first season. On 5 December 2019, a 23-year old Tapia announced his retirement from professional football after just five senior appearances.

## Post-playing career

In March 2020, Tapia became president of Barracas Central; aged 24.

## Personal life

Tapia's brother, Iván, also plays football professionally. They are the sons of Claudio Tapia and grandsons of Hugo Moyano. Their cousin, Facundo Moyano, is also a footballer.

## Career statistics

    As of 23 October 2020.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Barracas Central | 2018–19 | Primera B Metropolitana | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Barracas Central | 2019–20 | Primera B Nacional | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

## Honours

### Barracas Central

* Primera B Metropolitana: 2018–19
