{"id":8104,"date":"2023-11-06T03:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T08:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panamericanworld.com\/en\/?p=8104"},"modified":"2024-01-11T13:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T18:14:02","slug":"top-10-colombian-soccer-players-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamericanworld.com\/en\/magazine\/sports\/top-10-colombian-soccer-players-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Colombian Soccer Players of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>PanamericanWorld<\/em> brings you a list of the <strong>10 greatest Colombian soccer players throughout history<\/strong>. Naming only 10 among a plethora of great players is not an easy exercise, but here we dare to elaborate on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only caveat is that they need to have played for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fcf.com.co\/\">Colombian soccer team<\/a><\/strong>, but the order in which they are mentioned does not necessarily imply a place of preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CARLOS \u201cEL\nPIBE\u201d VALDERRAMA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Carlos Valderrama, El Pibe [Goals &amp; Skills]\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/srf6Q_1a4VM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carlos \u201cEl Pibe\u201d Valderrama<\/strong> and his lush blonde curls are still icons of Colombia and its\nsoccer. &#8220;Goldilocks&#8221;, El Pibe Valderrama played in more than 110\ninternational matches. He was also the one to take up the leadership of the\nColombian national team during three consecutive World Cups (1990-1994-1998).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His own\nintelligent, relaxed and elegant style was compared to Brazil\u2019s &#8220;jogo\nbonito&#8221;. Valderrama is undeniably an important reference in terms of the\nidentity and style of Colombian soccer. &nbsp;Cesar\nLuis Menotti, Argentine technical director and winning coach of the 1978 World\nCup with Argentina, said that El Pibe was a magician because he was able to\npass the ball to his teammates practically without seeing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RADAMEL FALCAO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Falcao&#8217;s career has been erratic due to injuries, no one can take away the privileged place he unquestionably holds as one of the best players in Colombia. Falcao has scored more than 200 goals since arriving in Europe through Porto and has been considered one of the best scorers of the second decade of this century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dubbed &#8220;The Tiger&#8221; due to his combative spirit, he has been the undisputed star of the clubs where he has played: River Plate, Porto, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, Monaco, Manchester United, and Chelsea. An injury in his first season at Monaco kept him away from achieving his best level, which he probably reached during his two seasons at Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid. Currently, at the twilight of his career, he plays for the Turkish Galatasaray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related article: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/panamericanworld.com\/en\/magazine\/sports\/top-10-latin-american-soccer-players-of-all-times\/\"><strong>Top 10 Latin American soccer players of all times<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAUSTINO ASPRILLA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Faustino Asprilla, Tino [Best Goals]\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/La6W0B-1bPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tino Asprilla<\/strong> was part of\nthat great draft of Colombian soccer players that in the late 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s\nmade Colombia dream of participating in the soccer world cup. His achievements\nare numerous: He received 5 titles with the Parma FC, participated in two World\nCups and was chosen among the 5 best Colombian soccer players of all time. Lack\nof moderation and scandals diminished what was certainly to become a career\nwith many more achievements. His biographies capture the comments of famous\njournalists: &#8220;Asprilla did not want to become the best player in the world&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>JAMES RODRIGUEZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"James Rodriguez - Magical Skills &amp; Goals\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cQpDwQNEcrg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considered one of the great stars of world soccer, <strong>James Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong> was Falcao\u2019s teammate at the AS Monaco, with whom he also achieved success in Porto. Signed by Real Madrid after his extraordinary performance at the 2014 Brazil World Cup, he did not have the desired continuity and was transferred to Bayern Munich after playing three seasons at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his first\nseason with the white team he lived up to the enormous expectations spawned\nafter the World Cup, but then went into erratic cycles from which he was unable\nto come out. His irregular performance went on in Germany, with moments of both\nbrilliance and exclusion. This season, Bayern has not exercised its option to\nbuy the Colombian player and he has returned to the ranks and discipline of the\nMadrid team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WILLINGTON ORTIZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Willington Ortiz played on 49 occasions with the Colombian national team and scored 12 goals. Next to Carlos &#8220;El Pibe&#8221; Valderrama he is considered the highest-ranking player in Colombian soccer and was also named the best player of the twentieth century in Colombia. His style, dribble, agility, skill and speed were his hallmarks, which finally translated into goals. He experienced his biggest achievements with the Colombian professional soccer league, Copa Libertadores and the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FREDY RINCON<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Freddy Rincon \u25cf Amazing Goals And Skills\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tu9FuWvM5qc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fredy Rincon<\/strong> was an excellent offensive midfielder, with a wide-reaching attack, physical strength and technical skills. Considered one of the great Colombian soccer players throughout history, he crafted decisive plays with the Colombian national team, such as the tie he achieved against Germany for Colombia to go on to the quarterfinal round in the Italy 1990 Cup. He made it to the Real Madrid, scoring 4 goals in 19 games. A champion of the World Cup of Clubs with Corinthians, he participated with the Colombian national team in three World Cups. Rincon died in April, 2022, after being injured in a car crash. He was 55.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REN\u00c9 HIGUITA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Las mejores jugadas de Rene higuita\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZjQKXTD2Fc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known as one of the best goalkeepers of all time in South America, his participation in the Italy 1990 Cup led to new rules to promote the figure of the goalkeeper capable of using his feet without touching the ball with his hands in case a teammate from the same team would make a pass. <strong>Ren\u00e9 Higuita, <\/strong>who performed risky and spectacular plays, is acknowledged as one of the architects that led Colombia to be recognized on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like Valderrama,\nRincon and Tino Asprilla, he was part of the dream team that gained favor as\ntop soccer figures. With 41 goals in official games, Higuita is ranked 4<sup>th<\/sup>\nwith the most goals scored by a goalkeeper throughout history. He is also remembered\nfor his famous Scorpion Kick with which he was able to stop goals in a highly\nunlikely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MARIO YEPES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mario Yepes  \u25ba the best defender\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K5h9rMPxj1I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mario Yepes<\/strong>, captain of the Colombia team, 3rd player in history with more appearances and almost 100 games played representing the national jersey. He was always acknowledged for his excellent performance as a central defender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IVAN REN\u00c9 VALENCIANO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iv\u00e1n Ren\u00e9 Valenciano \u25cf Power Shot \u25ba1988-2003\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DkO8B27Orkg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was in 1988 when\nValenciano, aka \u201cEl Bombardero\u201d, was part of the so-called &#8220;Best Colombian\nSoccer Team of All Time&#8221;. He began his career with the Junior of\nBarranquilla, becoming its top scorer with 158 goals. Throughout his career he\nscored 258 goals (217 in Colombia), keeping the record for a long time until\nbeaten by Galv\u00e1n Rey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His life has\nnavigated through successes and excesses, as well as depression. He is currently\nfighting an addiction to sleeping pills. He played 29 games with the Colombian\nnational team and scored 13 goals between 1991 and 2000. What is amazing is that\nValenciano originally wanted to be a basketball player but came to soccer by\nchance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LEONEL \u00c1LVAREZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leonel \u00c1lvarez \u25cf El Muro Defensivo \u25cf 1989\/94\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LFbjPnnbZ3s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was a teammate of Higuita, Valderrama and Tino Asprilla in the golden age of national soccer. In addition to being one of the great players that traveled with the Colombian national team throughout 101 games and going through the Mexican, Spanish and American leagues, today he can also claim experience as Technical Director of the Colombian National Team and several other teams of the Colombian league. He was popular for his affable character, discipline and physical condition while playing professionally. <strong>Leonel \u00c1lvarez<\/strong> remains a top name in national soccer, and now he also boasts experience directing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We cannot leave\nout others who, in the opinion of many fans, should be on the list of the 10\ngreatest players of all time of the Colombian National Soccer Team, namely:\nArnoldo Iguar\u00e1n, Miguel Calero (deceased), Oscar C\u00f3rdoba, \u201cEl Pitufo\u201d Antony de\n\u00c1vila, Andr\u00e9s Escobar, Ivan Ramiro C\u00f3rdoba, and Juan Pablo \u00c1ngel, among others.\n\nToday the Colombian National Team has a\npromising future with new figures that are sparking a lot of interest in\ndifferent leagues around the world. It is a developing story with many more twists\nto come. We welcome your comments. Are these the 10 greatest Colombian soccer\nplayers of all time?\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Top 10 greatest Colombian soccer players throughout history. 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