Walter Iglesias
Walter Matías Iglesias (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwalteɾ maˈti.as iˈɣlesjas]; born April 18, 1985) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Greek club Asteras Tripolis, for which he is captain.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Walter Matías Iglesias | ||
Date of birth | April 18, 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Mendoza, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defensive Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Asteras Tripolis | ||
Number | 17 | ||
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) |
2007–2011 | AEL | 80 | (2) |
2011–2014 | Atromitos | 62 | (10) |
2014–2015 | Changchun Yatai | 15 | (2) |
2015– | Asteras Tripolis | 120 | (11) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 July 2020 |
Club 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 signs Iglesias by buying 50% of his playing rights from Atlético Madrid. In January 2012 he signed with Athens club Atromitos as a free agent, where he would meet again his former AEL 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, 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 a one-and-a-half-year contract with Greek Super League club Asteras Tripolis for an undisclosed fee.[2]
On 24 June 2018, the experienced Argentine midfielder extended his contract until the summer of 2020. [3]
On 3 March 2019, he scored his first goal for the 2018–19 season in a home game against Panetolikos, which ended as a 3-0 win. [4] On 5 May 2019, in the last matchday of the season, Walter scored in a 3-0 home win against Panionios, which secured his team's spot in the top division. [5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 5 May 2019
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
AEL | 2007–08 | Superleague Greece | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
2008–09 | Superleague Greece | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 1 | |||
2009–10 | Superleague Greece | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | ||
2010–11 | Superleague Greece | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 1 | |||
Total | 80 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 2 | ||
Atromitos | 2011–12 | Superleague Greece | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||
2012–13 | Superleague Greece | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 34 | 3 | ||
2013–14 | Superleague Greece | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 24 | 7 | ||
Total | 62 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 73 | 11 | |||
Changchun Yatai | 2014 | Chinese Super League | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 2 | ||
Asteras Tripolis | 2014–15 | Superleague Greece | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 2 | ||
2015–16 | Superleague Greece | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | 29 | 4 | ||
2016–17 | Superleague Greece | 19 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 1 | |||
2017–18 | Superleague Greece | 25 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 4 | |||
2018–19 | Superleague Greece | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 25 | 2 | ||
2019–20 | Superleague Greece. | 17 | 2 | 17 | 2 | |||||||
Total | 120 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | — | 142 | 15 | |||
Career total | 277 | 26 | 30 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 320 | 30 |
References
- O Ιγκλέσιας στην Changchun Yatai(in Greek)
- Ανακοίνωσε Ιγκλέσιας ο Αστέρας!
- "Στον Αστέρα έως το 2020 ο Ιγκλέσιας". www.sport24.gr. 24 June 2018.
- "Αστέρας - Παναιτωλικός 3-0: Τον "τσάκισε" κι ας έπαιζε με δέκα". www.sport24.gr. 3 March 2019.
- "Αστέρας - Πανιώνιος 3-0: Σώθηκαν και μαθηματικά με τριάρα οι Αρκάδες". www.sport24.gr. 5 May 2019.
External links
- Walter Iglesias at Soccerway
- Worldsoccer profile