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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Costa Rica international
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Ariel Zapata profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Costa Rica
- Date of birth
- 03 Jan 1997 (29 years)
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- A. Zapata
Ariel Zapata recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Costa Rica vs Iran
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 0 – 5 |
Jordan vs Costa Rica
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Costa Rica vs Honduras
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) | 19 Nov 2025 | 0 – 0 |
Haiti vs Costa Rica
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) | 14 Nov 2025 | 1 – 0 |
|
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) | 14 Oct 2025 | 4 – 1 |
England vs Costa Rica
|
International Friendly | 10 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Costa Rica national team
About Ariel Zapata
Ariel Zapata is a 29-year-old Costa Rica professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 03 January 1997 in Costa Rica, Ariel Zapata has been eligible for senior professional football since 2014. Ariel Zapata stands 170 cm tall and weighs 65 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Costa Rica national team fixtures are played, Ariel Zapata's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: England vs Costa Rica in the International Friendly on Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Costa Rica 0-5 Iran in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Ariel Zapata
What team does Ariel Zapata play for?
Ariel Zapata's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Ariel Zapata play?
Ariel Zapata plays as a defender.
How old is Ariel Zapata?
Ariel Zapata was born on 03 January 1997, making them 29 years old.
What nationality is Ariel Zapata?
Ariel Zapata represents Costa Rica.
How tall is Ariel Zapata?
Ariel Zapata stands 170 cm tall and weighs 65 kg.
Is Ariel Zapata left-footed or right-footed?
Ariel Zapata's preferred foot is right.
Does Ariel Zapata play for the national team?
Ariel Zapata is eligible for Costa Rica. Their next match is England vs Costa Rica on Wednesday 10 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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