Famous Colombian Football Players

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James Rodríguez
(Colombian Professional Football Player Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
James Rodríguez
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Birthdate: July 12, 1991
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cúcuta, Colombia

James Rodríguez is a versatile football player adept at playing as a central midfielder, playmaker, and winger. At the initial stages of his career, he was counted among the best young international players. He made a major impact during the 2014 FIFA World Cup where he won the Golden Boot for scoring the most number of goals.

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Radamel Falcao
(One of the Greatest Colombian Footballers of All Time)
Radamel Falcao
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Birthdate: February 10, 1986
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Santa Marta, Colombia

Radamel Falcao is a Colombian football player who has been playing for the national football team since 2007. He is the all-time top scorer for the Colombia national team. Nicknamed The Tiger, Falcao is often counted among the greatest Colombian football players of all time. Radamel Falcao is also considered one of the best strikers of his generation.

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Carlos Valderrama
(Former Colombian Football Player Who Played as a Midfielder)
Carlos Valderrama
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Birthdate: September 2, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Santa Marta, Colombia

Carlos Valderrama is a Colombian retired football player whose distinctive hairstyle and technical skills made him popular. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Colombian football players of all time, Valderrama was included in Pelé's FIFA 100 list in 2004. Carlos Valderrama played a prominent role during the 1990s, which is considered the golden era of Colombian football.  

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Juan Cuadrado
(Colombian Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder & Defender)
Juan Cuadrado
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Birthdate: May 26, 1988
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Necoclí, Colombia

Juan Cuadrado is a Colombian football player who has been representing the Colombia national football team since 2010. Renowned for his pace and dribbling skills, Juan Cuadrado is an important player for his national side. He also currently represents the Juventus Football Club and has won many championship titles for the team.

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David Ospina
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
David Ospina
4
Birthdate: August 31, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Medellin, Colombia

David Ospina is a Colombian football player who plays for the Colombia national football team. Ospina made his national debut in 2007 and is currently the most capped player of Colombia. Apart from representing his country in important tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Copa Américas, David Ospina has also played for popular clubs like Arsenal and Atlético Nacional.

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Jackson Martínez
(Colombian Retired Football Player Who Played as a Striker)
Jackson Martínez
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Birthdate: October 3, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Quibdó, Colombia

Jackson Martínez is a Colombian retired football player who played for the Colombia national football team from 2009 to 2015. Apart from representing his country in important tournaments like the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Copa Américas, Martínez also played for clubs like Atlético Madrid and Porto. In 2014 and 2015, Martínez was named FC Porto Athlete of the Year.

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René Higuita
(Former Colombian Football Player Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
René Higuita
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Birthdate: August 27, 1966
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

René Higuita is a Colombian retired football player best known for exhibiting a scorpion kick while saving a goal in a friendly against England on 6 September 1995. His high-risk playing style and distinctive hairstyle made him immensely popular around the world. René Higuita is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in South American history.

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Carlos Bacca
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Striker)
Carlos Bacca
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Birthdate: September 8, 1986
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Puerto Colombia, Colombia

Carlos Bacca is a Colombian football player who represented the Colombia national football team from 2010 to 2018. He was part of the team that won the bronze medal at the Copa América Centenario in 2016. He also represented the team at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. Carlos Bacca is renowned for his pace, aggression, strength, and concentration.

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Andrés Escobar
(Colombian Footballer Who Played as a Defender)
Andrés Escobar
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Birthdate: March 13, 1967
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia
Died: July 2, 1994

Andrés Escobar was a Colombian football player who played for the Colombia national team from 1988 to 1994. Dubbed The Gentleman, Escobar is best remembered for his calmness on the pitch and clean style of play. On July 2, 1994, Andrés Escobar was killed in the aftermath of the FIFA World Cup in 1994.

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Luis Muriel
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Forward)
Luis Muriel
5
Birthdate: April 16, 1991
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Santo Tomás, Colombia

Luis Muriel is a Colombian football player who has been playing for the national football team since 2012. He helped his team win the bronze medal at the 2021 Copa América. A versatile player, Luis Muriel is renowned for his pace, agility, dribbling skills, and creativity.

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Juan Fernando Quintero
(Colombian Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Juan Fernando Quintero
5
Birthdate: January 18, 1993
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

Juan Fernando Quintero is a Colombian football player who has been representing the national football team since 2012. An attacking midfielder, Quintero is renowned for his creativity, agility, and speed. He is currently signed with the Argentine football club River Plate, where his style of play has drawn comparisons to that of Lionel Messi.

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Faustino Asprilla
(Colombian Former Football Player Who Played as a Forward and Attacking Midfielder)
Faustino Asprilla
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Birthdate: November 10, 1969
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Tuluá, Colombia

Faustino Asprilla is a Colombian retired football player who played for the Colombia national football team from 1993 to 2001. Widely regarded as one of the best Colombian footballers of all time, Faustino Asprilla represented his national team in important tournaments like the Summer Olympics, Copa America, and FIFA World Cup. 

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Juan Carlos Osorio
(Former Colombian Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Juan Carlos Osorio
5
Birthdate: June 8, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

Juan Carlos Osorio is a Colombian former football player who played as a midfielder for teams like Deportivo Pereira, Internacional, and Once Caldas. He is best known for his managerial career and has served as manager for popular teams, including the Paraguay national football team.

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Cristián Zapata
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Defender)
Cristián Zapata
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Birthdate: September 30, 1986
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Padilla, Cauca Padilla, Colombia

Cristián Zapata is a Colombian football player who played for the Colombia national football team from 2007 to 2019. In 2016, he helped his team win the bronze medal at the Copa América. A powerful defender, Zapata represented his nation in two FIFA World Cups. Cristián Zapata has also represented popular clubs like AC Milan and Villarreal. 

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Hugo Rodallega
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Forward and Midfielder)
Hugo Rodallega
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Birthdate: July 25, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: El Carmelo, Colombia

Hugo Rodallega is a Colombian football player who played for the Colombia national football team from 2005 to 2011. He is currently a part of Esporte Clube Bahia where he plays as a forward and winger. Hugo Rodallega is best known for his association with Wigan Athletic Football Club for which he scored 24 goals in Premier League matches.

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Víctor Ibarbo
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Forward and Midfielder)
Víctor Ibarbo
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Birthdate: May 19, 1990
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Tumaco, Colombia

Víctor Ibarbo is a Colombian football player who represented the Colombia national football team from 2010 to 2016. Ibarbo, who currently plays for the Japanese team V-Varen Nagasaki, has also played for popular clubs like Atlético Nacional and Cagliari. Víctor Ibarbo helped Atlético Nacional win the Superliga Colombiana and Copa Libertadores in 2016.

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Adrián Ramos
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Striker)
Adrián Ramos
2
Birthdate: January 22, 1986
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

Adrián Ramos is a Colombian football player who has been playing for the Colombia national football team since 2008. He has played for the national team in important tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and Copa América. Adrián Ramos is also currently a part of América de Cali.

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Edwin Cardona
(Colombian Professional Footballer)
Edwin Cardona
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Birthdate: December 8, 1992
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Fredy Montero
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Forward)
Fredy Montero
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Birthdate: July 26, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Campo de la Cruz, Colombia

Fredy Montero is a Colombian football player who represented the Colombia national football team from 2007 to 2009. In 2009, he was honored with the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award. Fredy Montero currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC where he is the all-time top scorer in official competitions.

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Giovanni Moreno
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Attacking Midfielder)
Giovanni Moreno
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Birthdate: July 1, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Segovia, Colombia

Giovanni Moreno is a Colombian football player who has been playing for the Colombia national football team since 2008. An attacking midfielder, Giovanni Moreno is also currently a part of Atletico Nacional. In 2022, he helped Atlético Nacional win the Categoría Primera A.

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Iván Córdoba
(Colombian Former Football Player Who Played as a Defender)
Iván Córdoba
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Birthdate: August 11, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Rionegro, Colombia

Iván Córdoba is a Colombian former football player who played as a defender for the Colombia national football team from 1997 to 2011. In 2001, he was part of the team that won the Copa América. Córdoba also represented his country in major tournaments like the FIFA Confederations Cup and FIFA World Cup. 

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Éder Álvarez Balanta
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Éder Álvarez Balanta
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Birthdate: February 28, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia

Éder Álvarez Balanta is a Colombian football player best known for his versatility. He achieved popularity while playing for the Argentine club River Plate. He was part of the team that won the Copa Libertadores and Recopa Sudamericana in 2015. Éder Álvarez Balanta currently plays for the Colombia national football team and Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging.

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Darwin Quintero
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
Darwin Quintero
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Birthdate: September 19, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tumaco, Colombia

Darwin Quintero is a Colombian football player best known for his versatility. Primarily an attacking midfielder, Quintero also plays the role of a striker and second striker. He represented the Colombia national football team from 2008 to 2012. Darwin Quintero currently plays for Houston Dynamo FC.        

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Mario Yepes
(Colombian Retired Football Player Who Played as a Defender)
Mario Yepes
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Birthdate: January 13, 1976
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cali, Colombia

Mario Yepes is a Colombian retired footballer who played for the Colombia national team from 1999 to 2014, during which he made 102 appearances and scored six times for the team. He also captained the team between 2008 and 2014. He is also known for his association with Paris Saint-Germain, where he was considered one of the best centre backs.

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Pablo Armero
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Midfielder or Defender)
Pablo Armero
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Birthdate: November 2, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Tumaco, Colombia

Pablo Armero is a Colombian football player who has been representing the Colombia national team since 2008. Known for his versatility, Armero can play either as a left midfielder or left back depending on his team's position. Over the course of his career, Armero has also played for popular clubs like América de Cali, Udinese, and Napoli.

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Faryd Mondragón
(Colombian Retired Football Player Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
Faryd Mondragón
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Birthdate: June 21, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cali, Colombia

Faryd Mondragón is a Colombian retired footballer who represented the Colombia national football team as a goalkeeper from 1993 to 2014. One of the most successful and popular goalkeepers in the history of Colombian football, Mondragón also played for numerous clubs like Independiente, Philadelphia Union, and Deportivo Cali. He helped Independiente win the Recopa Sudamericana and Supercopa Libertadores in 1995.

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Abel Aguilar
(Colombian Retired Football Player Who Played as a Midfielder)
Abel Aguilar
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Birthdate: January 6, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia

Abel Aguilar is a Colombian retired football player who played as a midfielder for the Colombia national team from 2004 to 2018. During his career, Aguilar represented his country in two FIFA World Cups and two Copa América tournaments. Apart from representing the national team, Abel Aguilar also played for popular clubs like Deportivo Cali and Unión Magdalena.

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Bernardo Espinosa
(Colombian Football Player Who Plays as a Defender)
Bernardo Espinosa
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Birthdate: July 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cali, Colombia

Bernardo Espinosa is a Colombian football player who plays for the Spanish club Girona. A centre back, Espinosa was adjudged Segunda División Best Defender in 2015. Bernardo Espinosa has also played for other popular clubs like Sevilla and Middlesbrough.

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Óscar Pareja
(Former Colombian Football Player Who Played as a Midfielder)
Óscar Pareja
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Birthdate: August 10, 1968
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Medellin, Colombia

Óscar Pareja is a Colombian former football player who played for the Colombia national team from 1991 to 1996, during which he made 11 appearances. He is best known as a football manager and is the current head coach of Orlando City SC. Óscar Pareja has also managed other popular clubs like the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas.

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Miguel Calero
(Colombian Football Player Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
Miguel Calero
2
Birthdate: April 14, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ginebra, Colombia
Died: December 4, 2012

Miguel Calero was a Colombian football player who represented the Colombia national football team from 1995 to 2009. He helped his national side win four CONCACAF Champions Leagues, the 2001 Copa América, and the 2006 Copa Sudamericana. Miguel Calero also won 10 cups with Club Pachuca and two championship titles, one each with Deportivo Cali and Atlético Nacional.

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Aquivaldo Mosquera
(Retired Colombian Football Defender)
Aquivaldo Mosquera
2
Birthdate: June 22, 1981
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Apartadó, Colombia

Retired Colombian football defender Aquivaldo Mosquera made his senior career debut with Atlético Nacional in 2000. Over the years, he played for several other clubs most notably with Pachuca with whom he won Clausura 2006Clausura 2007Clausura 2016, CONCACAF Champions' Cup (2007) and Copa Sudamericana (2006). He also remained part of the Colombian national team from 2000 to 2013.

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Luis Gabriel Rey
(Colombian Retired Football Player Who Played as a Striker)
Luis Gabriel Rey
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Birthdate: February 20, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bucaramanga, Colombia

Luis Gabriel Rey is a Colombian retired football player who represented the Colombia national football team from 2003 to 2007. A left-footed striker, Rey was part of the team that competed in the Copa América 2007. Luis Gabriel Rey also played for popular clubs like Atlante, Morelia, and Pachuca. 

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Pedro Franco
(Colombian Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Centre Back)
Pedro Franco
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Birthdate: April 23, 1991
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia

Colombian professional football centre-back Pedro Franco, who at times is also used as defensive-midfielder and as playmaker from defensive end, has played for several clubs and currently plays for Fortaleza CEIF. Achievements of Franco, who is known for his ball technique and passing skill, include winning Copa Colombia (2011) with Millonarios F.C. and Toulon Tournament (2011) with Colombia U20 team.

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Mauricio Molina
(Colombian Retired Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Mauricio Molina
1
Birthdate: April 30, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

Mauricio Molina is a Colombian former football player who played for the Colombia national football team from 2001 to 2003. He also played for clubs like FC Seoul, helping the team win the K League and the Korean FA Cup in 2012 and 2015 respectively.  

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Johnny Torres
(Colombian-American Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Johnny Torres
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Birthdate: April 24, 1976
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

Johnny Torres is a Colombian-American football player and coach. He is the current head coach for the soccer team of the Creighton University. He also played for the United States national futsal team from 1999 to 2006.

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Daniela Montoya
(Colombian Football Midfielder)
Daniela Montoya
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Birthdate: August 22, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

Colombian football midfielder Daniela Montoya currently plays for the Columbia women's national team and Atlético Junior. She was part of the national squad during FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and 2015, and the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her goal in a 1–1 draw with Mexico at the 2015 World Cup was counted among the best goals of the tournament.