JAMES

RODRIGUEZ

James David Rodrguez Rubio (born 12

July 1991), known as James Rodrguez, is
a Colombian professional footballer who
plays for The Spanish Real Madrid Club and
the Colombia national team as an attacking
midfielder or winger. James is commonly
ranked as one of the best young players in
the world. He is praised for his technique,
vision and playmaking skills, and has often
been referred to as the successor to his
compatriot Carlos Valderrama.
James 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, James moved from AS
Monaco to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of

Santiago Javier
Silva, Agustn
Segundo
Nesprias 4C.

80 million, making him the most expensive

Colombian

in

history,

above

Radamel

Falcao, and one of the most expensive

players in football. His emergence with the
Colombian national team started with the
under-20 team, where he was captain of the
2011 Toulon Tournament winning side.