Matías Walter Iglesias (; born 18 April 1985) is an Argentine professional footballer who last played as a defensive midfielder for Greek Super League 2 club Ionikos.
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. In 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, Georgios Donis. During the 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).O Ιγκλέσιας στην Changchun Yatai His contract will be for one (plus one) year. On 8 March 2014, he made his debut for Yatai in a 1–0 away defeat against Beijing Guoan. On 23 April 2014, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 away win against defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande. He made only 15 appearances for Yatai in the 2014 season due to injuries and scored 2 goals.
On 19 January 2015, Iglesias signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis for an undisclosed fee.Ανακοίνωσε Ιγκλέσιας ο Αστέρας!
On 24 June 2018, the experienced Argentine midfielder extended his contract until the summer of 2020.
On 3 March 2019, Iglesias scored his first goal for the 2018–19 season in a home game against Panetolikos, which ended as a 3–0 win. On 5 May 2019, in the last matchday of the season, he scored in a 3–0 home win against Panionios, which secured his team's spot in the top division.
On 20 July 2020, Iglesias signed a new contract, running until the summer of 2021.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition+ Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsAEL2007–08Super League Greece15030—101902008–09Super League Greece27120——2912009–10Super League Greece1801010—2002010–11Super League Greece20120——221Total802801010902Atromitos2011–12Super League Greece13121——1512012–13Super League Greece3032020—3432013–14Super League Greece1964110—247Total62108130—7311Changchun Yatai2014Chinese Super League15200——152Asteras Tripolis2014–15Super League Greece18200——1822015–16Super League Greece2132160—2942016–17Super League Greece19051——2412017–18Super League Greece25440——2942018–19Super League Greece2023020—2522019–20Super League Greece17242——2142020–21Super League Greece24010——2502021–22Super League Greece23110——2412022–23Super League Greece21000——210Total1881420480—21618Ionikos2023–24Super League Greece 24000——40Career total349283661201039834
Honours Atromitos Greek Cup runner-up: 2011–12
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