12 Facts About Renato Tapia

Renato Fabrizio Tapia Cortijo was born on 28 July 1995 and is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for La Liga club Leganes and the Peru national team.

Renato Tapia revealed that he almost joined Liverpool, but was rejected, due to his height.

Renato Tapia later scored four more goals later in the season against PEC Zwolle, Groningen and a brace against Go Ahead Eagles.

Renato Tapia's season ended when he suffered a knee injury and finished the season making 22 appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.

Renato Tapia again suffered a knee injury and was substituted in the second half as a result.

In December 2015, Feyenoord confirmed their interest in signing Renato Tapia after learning about FC Twente's financial situation and he was reported among three players at Twente to be sold.

Renato Tapia later stated that in order to earn a first team chance, he needed to improve by acting faster and simpler to suit the club's tactics.

On 15 August 2024, Renato Tapia remained in the Spanish top tier after signing a two-year deal with Leganes.

Renato Tapia was selected by the Peru U17 for the South American Under-17 Football Championship and by the Peru U20 for the South American Youth Football Championship.

In March 2015, Renato Tapia was called up by the Peru's senior team for the first time.

Renato Tapia was expected to be in the Copa America for the Peru squad, but an injury prevented him from doing so.

Renato Tapia is of African and Quechua origin and alongside teammate Edison Flores, campaigned to promote and protect the Quechua people during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.