Rodrigo Eduardo Tapia Contreras (born 13 March 1988) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a forward.

Club career

Tapia made his debut with Colo-Colo in 2006, appearing in three games and scoring one goal. He represented the Chile national team at the U-17 level in 2005.

Rodrigo Tapia (footballer, born 1988)

In the 2006 Clasura Tournament 2006 quarterfinals, Tapia along with many other youth players got their chance to shine because the first-team regulars were in Mexico waiting for their Copa Sudamericana 2006 match. Tapia took full advantage of the moment and scored in Colo-Colo's surprise victory over Puerto Montt, 1–0.

Rodrigo Tapia (footballer, born 1988)

In his homeland, he also played for Ñublense, Municipal Iquique, Fernández Vial, Deportes Ovalle, Trasandino and San Antonio Unido.

Rodrigo Tapia (footballer, born 1988)

Personal life

After his retirement, he worked at a plastic bags factory at the same time he performed as football coach at Escuela de Fútbol Rey Palestino.

Honours

Club

Colo-Colo

Primera División de Chile (2): 2006 Apertura, 2006 Clausura

References

External links

BDFA profile

Tapia Picture

1988 births

Living people

Footballers from Santiago

Chilean men's footballers

Chile men's youth international footballers

Chilean Primera División players

Colo-Colo footballers

Ñublense footballers

Primera B de Chile players

Deportes Iquique footballers

C.D. Arturo Fernández Vial footballers

Tercera División de Chile players

Deportes Ovalle footballers

Trasandino de Los Andes footballers

San Antonio Unido footballers

Men's association football forwards

Chilean football managers