Renato Tapia

Full name: Renato Fabrizio Tapia Cortijo

• Nationality: Peru
• Date of birth: July 28, 1995
• Place of birth: Lima, Peru
• Position: Defensive midfielder / Centre-back
• Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Sporting Cristal (youth): Developed in Sporting Cristal's academy in Peru.
• Feyenoord (2013–2016): Moved to the Netherlands, made first-team appearances and won the KNVB Cup (2015–16).
• FC Twente (loan, 2015–2016): Spent a season on loan for more first-team football in the Eredivisie.
• FC Twente (2016–2018): Joined permanently and became a regular starter.
• Willem II (2018–2020): Continued in the Eredivisie, known for strong defensive midfield play.
• Celta Vigo (2020–2023): Transferred to RC Celta de Vigo in La Liga. At Celta he established himself as a combative, ball-winning midfielder with good passing range and tactical awareness.
• FC Krasnodar / other moves: (If applicable beyond 2023, please verify with most recent sources; this summary focuses on his time through and including Celta Vigo.)

International career

• Peru national team regular since youth levels through the senior side.
• Made senior debut in 2015 and has featured in major tournaments including the Copa América (2016, 2019 and 2021 squads) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns; key member of Peru's midfield, noted for defensive contributions and leadership.

Playing style

• Primarily a defensive midfielder who shields the back line, strong in tackles and interceptions.
• Comfortable on the ball with progressive passing; can drop into a centre-back role when needed.
• Physically imposing, good stamina and work-rate, and brings leadership on the pitch.

Notable facts

• One of Peru's leading midfielders of his generation and a regular starter for club and country during his time at Celta Vigo.
• Captained Peru at youth levels and is considered a role model for young Peruvian players aiming to move to European leagues.

This summary covers Renato Tapia's profile and his tenure at Celta Vigo; for the latest club, transfer status, appearance and goal statistics, consult current sports databases or the official club/national team pages for up-to-date figures.