Matías Iglesias
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Matías Iglesias | ||
| Date of birth | April 18, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Mendoza, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Asteras Tripoli | ||
| Number | 62 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Andes Talleres Sport Club | ||
| 2004–2007 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2007 | Atlético Madrid B | 12 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | → Toledo (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2007–2012 | Larissa | 80 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | Atromitos | 62 | (9) |
| 2014–2015 | Changchun Yatai | 15 | (2) |
| 2015– | Asteras Tripoli | 32 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2016 | |||
Walter Matías Iglesias (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwalteɾ maˈti.as iˈɣlesjas]; born April 18, 1985) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Asteras Tripoli in the Superleague Greece, as a Defensive Midfielder.
Career
Born in Mendoza (Argentina), Iglesias started his football career in Argentina with Andes Talleres Sport Club. Iglesias was transferred to Atlético Madrid being a part of the U21 team. He played three years in Spain. On August 2007 AEL 1964 FC signs Iglesias by buying 50% of his playing rights from Atlético Madrid. In January 2012 he signed with Athens club Atromitos F.C. as a free agent, where he would meet again his former AEL 1964 FC coach, Giorgos Donis. During the 2-and-a-half seasons he managed to play 73 games (11 goals, 3 assists) both in local competitions and UEFA Europa League.
On 25 February 2014, after a good season at Atromitos, Iglesias was signed for Changchun Yatai F.C., who had beaten AEK and Spanish club Levante by higher price (€450,000).[1] His contract will be for one (plus one) year. On 19 January 2015, Iglesias signed an one-and-a-half-year contract with Greek Super League club Asteras Tripoli for an undisclosed fee.[2]
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