Perfil do Jogador
James David Rodríguez Rubio (born 12 July 1991) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the Colombia national team, whom he captains. Regarded as one of the best Colombian players of all time, he has been praised for his technique, vision, and playmaking skills. He is often considered the successor to his compatriot Carlos Valderrama. Starting his career at Envigado, and then moving to Argentina side Banfield, Rodríguez became well known in Europe during his time at Porto, winning several trophies and individual awards during his three years at the club. In 2014, he moved from AS Monaco to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of £63 million, beating Radamel Falcao as the most expensive Colombian football player and one of the most expensive players at the time. In his debut season, he was named in the La Liga Team of the Season and won La Liga Best Midfielder. In 2017, he signed for German club Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal. In the summer of 2020, he signed for Premier League club Everton on a free transfer, staying there for one season before joining Qatar's Al-Rayyan and Greece's Olympiacos in 2021 and 2022, respectively. In 2023, 13 years after leaving South America, he returned to the continent by joining Brazilian club São Paulo. A month after his departure from São Paulo in July 2024, Rodríguez returned briefly to Europe with Rayo Vallecano before joining Mexican club León in 2025. Rodríguez started his international career with the Colombia under-20 team, with which he won the 2011 Toulon Tournament. He then captained the U-20 team during the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Due to his performance in the tournament, he was regularly called into the senior squad by the age of 20. He played in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot in 2014 and being included in the Cup's All Star Team. He also represented his nation at the Copa América in 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2024, winning a third-place medal in 20
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Biografia
Carreira em Clubes
Conquistas (4)
Momentos Icônicos
James scored a stunning first-time volley from outside the box against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup round of 16, voted Goal of the Tournament.
Perhaps the most technically perfect goal ever scored at a World Cup, a chest-control and volley that defied physics.
James won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup with 6 goals in 5 games, the top scorer at the tournament despite Colombia being eliminated in the quarter-finals.
The defining individual performance at a World Cup, earning James a transfer to Real Madrid and turning him into a global superstar overnight.
James was a key creative force as Colombia won the Copa America 2024, reaching the final unbeaten.
After years of injury struggles, James's Copa America 2024 run was a triumphant return and the crowning achievement of his international career.
Won Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Copa América, leading Colombia to the final with 6 assists.
A stunning renaissance for a player many thought was past his prime, reviving his international legacy.