Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (attacking midfielder/winger) |
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| Nationality | Colombian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Cúcuta, Colombia |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez announced his retirement from the Colombia national team through his social media channels, closing a 15-year international career. His final appearance came at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Colombia reached the round of 16 before losing to Switzerland on penalties.
Rodríguez started Colombia's 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match against Switzerland, earning his 123rd cap and becoming the most-capped player in the country's history. Colombia's run ended in a penalty shootout defeat.
Minnesota United announced that Rodríguez would leave the club to join Colombia's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The departure effectively ended his brief MLS stint after just a few months.
James Rodríguez signed with Minnesota United on a short-term MLS deal that ran through June 2026 with a club option to extend it through December. The move came after he had been a free agent following the end of his León contract.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James David Rodríguez Rubio |
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| Current Club | Atlético Nacional |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 163 lbs |
Career
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| National Team | Colombia (captain; retired from international football in September 2026) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Most expensive Colombian footballer at time of Real Madrid transfer (£63 million, 2014) | |
| 2. Grew up in Tolima province after birth in Cúcuta | |
| 3. Key role in Colombia's first World Cup quarter-final (2014) | |
| 4. 124 caps, 31 goals for Colombia as of 2026 | |
| 5. Became Colombia's most-capped player during the 2026 World Cup |
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