James Rodrguez

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For the English footballer, see Jay Rodriguez.
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Rodrguez and
the second or maternal family name is Rubio.
James Rodrguez

Rodrguez playing for Colombia against the Ivory Coast at
the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Personal information
Full name James David Rodrguez Rubio
Date of birth 12 July 1991 (age 23)
Place of birth Ccuta, Colombia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder / Winger
Club information
Current team Real Madrid
Number 10
Youth career
19952007 Envigado
Senior career*
Years Team Apps

(Gls)

20072008 Envigado 30 (9)
20082010 Banfield 42 (5)
20102013 Porto 63 (25)
20132014 Monaco 34 (9)
2014 Real Madrid 3 (0)
National team

2007 Colombia U17 11 (3)
2011 Colombia U20 5 (3)
2011 Colombia 27 (11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic
league only and correct as of 13:34, 13 September 2014 (UTC).
Appearances (Goals).
National team caps and goals correct as of 4 July 2014
James David Rodrguez Rubio; born 12 July 1991), usually known as James Rodrguez
(Spanish pronunciation: [xames roies]) or simply James (HAHM-ez),
[1]
is a Colombian
footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Colombian national team, as an
attacking midfielder or winger.
Rodrguez is commonly ranked as one of the best young players in the world.
[2][3][4]
He has
received praise for his technique, vision and playmaking skills, and has been referred to as
the successor to his compatriot Carlos Valderrama.
[3][5][6]

Rodrguez became well known in Europe during his time at Porto, winning several trophies
and individual awards during his 3 years at the club. In 2014, Rodrguez moved from Monaco
to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of 80 million, making him the most expensive Colombian
in history, above Radamel Falcao, and one of the most expensive players in football.
[7]

His emergence in the Colombia national football team started with the U-20 national team,
where he was captain of the 2011 Toulon Tournament-winning side. He eventually captained
the U-20 team during the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which eventually led him to become a
regular on the senior squad by age 20. He was selected to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup,
where he won the Golden Boot as top goalscorer and was part of the Cup's All Star XI.
[8][9]

Contents
1 Career
o 1.1 Envigado FC
o 1.2 Club Atltico Banfield
1.2.1 2008
1.2.2 2009
1.2.3 2010
o 1.3 Porto
1.3.1 201011 season
1.3.2 201112 season
1.3.3 201213 season
o 1.4 Monaco
o 1.5 Real Madrid
1.5.1 201415 season
2 International career
o 2.1 Youth
o 2.2 Senior
2.2.1 2014 World Cup qualification and friendlies
2.2.2 2014 World Cup
3 Style of play
4 Sponsorship
5 Personal life
6 Career statistics
o 6.1 Club
o 6.2 International goals
7 Honours
o 7.1 Club
o 7.2 International
o 7.3 Individual
8 References
9 External links
Career
Envigado FC
Born in Cucut, James is native of the city of Ibagu, where he spent his childhood. He was
born to Wilson James Rodriguez Bedolla and Maria Del Pilar Rubio. Rodrguez started his
professional football career in 2006 at the time of his Colombian second division club
Envigado FC, with whom he made the 2007 ascent.
Club Atltico Banfield
2008
In 2008, he was signed by Argentine team Club Atltico Banfield, where he made his first
team debut on 7 February 2009, he scored his first goal for the club on 27 February with a
long range strike in a 31 victory over Rosario Central.
2009
In 2009, he became a regular first team player featuring in every game of the Apertura 2009.
At only 17, this made him the youngest foreigner to score a goal in Argentina.
[10]
His second
goal for Banfield came on 26 September when he scored with a strike into the top corner
from outside of the area in an important 21 against Newell's Old Boys, a win which helped
Banfield to win the Argentine championship for the first time in the history of the club.
[11]

In December 2009, Italian club Udinese planned to make a bid for Rodrguez for a reported
5 million following the end of the 2010 Copa Libertadores. However, Banfield rejected the
bid as the price was 'insufficient'.
[12]

For the Clausura 2010, 13 February 2010, Rodrguez scored a golazo in the match against
arch rivals Lans with a left-footed lob to make the game 20 in the final minutes. After the
game daily sports website Diario Ol likened his playing and personal style to Cristiano
Ronaldo and also nicknamed him the 'James Bond of Banfield'.
[13]

2010
Rodrguez added to his glowing reputation with a goal in the Copa Libertadores group game
on 17 February 2010, in a demolition of Deportivo Cuenca away from home, he scored the
fourth goal of the game with a nice cool finish in the area on his left foot. Banfield thrashed
them 41.
[14]
His wonderful scoring season continued with a brace in the Copa Libertadores
group game on 10 March 2010, in an away match with Uruguayan giants Club Nacional de
Football, Rodrguez scored once with a diving header and again from the penalty spot on his
right foot in the game which ended 22.
[15]
The 18-year-old netted another goal on 29 April
2010, in the second round match of Copa Libertadores 2010 in the first match versus
Brazilian giants Internacional which Banfield won 31.
[16]
bringing his tally to 5 goals in
7 games but the international season ended in defeat as his team went down on away goals
losing 20 in Porto Alegre in a game which Rodrguez was also red carded for two fouls.
[17]

Porto
201011 season
On 6 July 2010, Rodrguez was signed by FC Porto for 5.1 million, with 30% economic
rights retained by other parties. He signed a 4-year contract with a 30M release clause.
[18]

Porto later re-sold 10% economic rights to third parties.
[19]
On 18 July, he played his first
game and scored his first goal in a friendly against Ajax.
[20]
In November Porto sold 35%
economic rights (half of 70%) to Gol Football Luxembourg, S.A.R.L. for 2.5 million.
[21]

On 15 December 2010, Rodrguez scored his first goal in European football in a 31 home
victory for Porto against CSKA Sofia
[22]
Rodrguez also scored a hat-trick in 2011 Taa de
Portugal Final against Vitria de Guimares in a 62 win of Porto, while also assisting a goal
in the same game. On 17 May Porto bought the remaining 30% economic rights from
Convergence Capital Partners B.V. for 2,250,000, made Porto once again held more than
half of the economic rights of 55%.
[23]
On 13 June, he signed a new 5-year contract and the
release clause had increased to 45 million.
[24]
In just 24 appearances, he scored six goals and
eight assists also playing a part in the Europa League victory.
[25]

201112 season
In the 201112 season, Rodrguez scored 14 goals for Porto and delivered 11 assists. In 2011,
Rodrguez won the LPFP Award for Breakthrough Player of 201112 Primeira Liga season at
age 20, becoming the first Colombian player to do so. He is a two-time winner of the SJPF
Player of the Month. Rodrguez won the Portuguese Golden Ball award in 2012, becoming
the second Colombian after Radamel Falcao to win the award, as well as being the youngest
player ever to hold the honour.
[26][27][28]

201213 season
In the 201213 season, Rodrguez's was given the number 10 shirt and became a regular
starter. As fellow Colombians Radamel Falcao, Fredy Guarn and Brazilian Hulk left the club
within the last two seasons, Rodrguez was able to start more matches than previously. In a
match against Olhanense, Rodrguez chipped a goal outside the box at a tight angle. In the
same game, he assisted compatriot Jackson Martnez with a through ball to an eventual 32
win. Rodrguez scored another goal against Beira-Mar, not before assisting the first two
goals, ending in a 40 victory. Rodrguez assisted a goal with a free kick rebound in an away
game against Rio Ave, that eventually ended at 22.
[29]

In the 201213 UEFA Champions League group stage, he scored against French club Paris
Saint-Germain in a 10 victory allowing Porto to top their current group.
[30]
A few days later,
Rodrguez scored a penalty against rivals Sporting CP. In just the first month of the 201213
season, Rodrguez had won the SJPF Player of the Month award.
[31][32][33]
In the third round
of the group stage during the 201213 Champions League, he assisted a goal to an eventual
32 victory. James assisted another goal against Estoril in a 21 victory.
In a 50 win over Martimo, Rodrguez scored twice. Rodrguez scored another goal, this
time, against Academica Coimbra. In the Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb.
In the 90th minute against Sporting Braga, Rodriguez scored a game-winning goal that ended
20. Against Moreirense, he assisted a goal from the corner to fellow country man Jackson
Martnez.
Prior to the opening of the second half of the season, Rodrguez suffered a hamstring injury
causing him to struggle in maintaining fitness. This led him to being subbed after the first
half in a match against CD Nacional where he injured his hamstring once more, resulting in
him being out for 1 month.
[34][35]
On 1 February 2013, Porto also bought back 30% economic
rights of Rodrguez from Gol Football Luxembourg for 8.57 million,
[36]
(by selling 47.5%
economic rights of Diego Antonio Reyes for 3.5 million
[37]
) which Porto sold 35% of
Rodrguez in November 2010 to Gol Football for 2.5 million.
Rodrguez made his return after being subbed in at the 70th minute of a 20 victory over
Beira-Mar. His first match after being injured for more than a month. In the first leg of the
Champions League round of 32 against Mlaga, Rodrguez was subbed on in the 60th minute.
Despite not changing the 10 victory score, Rodrguez became a big game changing factor in
Porto's attack despite his current fitness.
[38]
On his second league match since his return,
Rodrguez assisted a goal with a wonderful cross against Rio Ave. Soon afterwards in his
next league match, he assisted a goal against Estoril from a corner in a 20 victory.
[39]
It was
Rodrguez's first start in 2 months.
[40]
Rodrguez did not get to start in the second leg of the
Champions League match against Mlaga until the second half where Porto where then down
to ten men after a red card by a defender. Porto lost the match later and Vtor Pereira was
greatly criticized and questioned on why he didn't start sooner considering that he was an
important key member where Porto could have a more solid team. Rodrguez expressed his
disappointment, claiming to be '100%' in fitness (as well as giving a performance with no
struggles shown). However he also expressed his respect and understanding for the coach's
concern.
[41][42][43][44]
Despite an exit in the Champions League, Rodrguez went on to become
the second most fouled player in the tournament of the 201213 season.
[45]

Rodrguez scored a goal in a 11 tie against Martimo. Manchester United reportedly made a
bid for 30 million euros to purchase Rodriguez, but it was rejected by Porto for the offer was
considered too low.
[46][47][48]
Rodrguez made his 201213 edition debut for the 201213 Taa
da Liga where he scored a penalty in the semi-finals. Porto won the match 40 and advanced
to the finals. Rodrguez gave a man of the match performance against Sporting Braga, scoring
the first goal, and assisting two, one from the field and one from the corner in a 31
victory.
[49]
Rodriguez assisted one of the goals in a 20 victory over Vitria de Setbal.
Rodrguez scored the opening goal in a 31 victory over C.D. Nacional.
In the final match of the season against Paos de Ferreira, Rodrguez helped assure that Porto
would win its third consecutive league title after being tripped inside the box and securing a
penalty that was later scored thus providing the assist.
[50][51]
He finished the season scoring 10
goals and providing 13 assists in 24 league appearances. In general, he scored 13 goals and
provided 15 assists within 32 appearances in all competitions for Porto of the 201213
season. Winning the league title meant that Rodrguez won his eighth trophy since joining
Porto in 2009, just after three seasons spent in Europe and at only 21 years of age.
Monaco
On 24 May 2013, it was announced that Rodrguez had joined French side AS Monaco for a
transfer fee of 45 million thus making it the second most expensive transfer in Portuguese
football, behind former teammate Hulk. He signed a five-year contract keeping him at the
club until 2018.
[52]
This made him not only one of the most expensive transfers in the club's
history, but in Ligue 1 history as well, along as the one of the highest in world football.
[53]

Rodrguez made his Ligue 1 debut against Bordeaux, a game Monaco went on to win 20. He
then missed Monaco's second league match to avoid a possible injury.
[54]
Rodrguez finally
made his first direct contribution for Monaco as he assisted the first goal in a 30 victory
against Bastia, while setting up plays for the other two goals.
[55]
Against Saint-tienne in the
following week, Rodrguez continued on with his playmaking form, giving a man of the
match performance where he assisted both goals in a 21 victory.
[56][57]
Following the
international break, Rodrguez assisted the first goal in a 22 draw against Sochaux.
[58]

Rodrguez assisted the only goal for Monaco in a 11 draw against vian.
[59]
Rodrguez
finally scored his first goal for the club with a free-kick in a 20 win over Rennes.
[60]

Rodrguez scored another goal in the next match within the fourth minute against Nice, where
Monaco won 30.
[61]
Against Guingamp, Rodrguez assisted both goals in a 0-2 victory.
[62]

Rodrguez scored a goal against Valenciennes to put Monaco on the score sheet, but Monaco
lost 12.
[63]

Rodrguez started 2014 by making his Coupe de France debut in a match against Vannes,
where he both assisted and scored a goal in a 23 victory.
[64]
For his first league match of
2014, James assisted a goal against Montpellier.
[65]
Against Toulouse, Rodrguez provided an
assist for the second goal in a 02 away victory with a cross.
[66]
James' first double at Monaco
came in the match against Bastia, where his goals won the game 20.
[67]
Within the final
seconds against Reims, James hit a shot that hit the post and allowed Layvin Kurzawa to
score the rebound, allowing Monaco to win the game 32.
[68]

In the French media, Rodrguez was referred to as 'perhaps' the best footballer in Ligue 1 due
to his impressive debut with Monaco,
[69]
although he stated that he still required more time in
the league.
[70]
Following the international break, Rodrguez scored his first penalty for
Monaco against Sochaux in a 21 win.
[71]

Rodrguez ended his debut season without a trophy, but managed to help Monaco secure a
spot in the following season's UEFA Champions League, and earn a place in the star Ligue 1
XI,
[72]
as well as becoming the assist leader in Ligue 1.
[73]

Real Madrid
"The numbers mean nothing to me. I just want to help make history and bring joy to the Madrid fans. This
is a club which is used to winning and I'm prepared mentally and physically to do so. It is a pleasure to be
among so many stars and I'm sure I'll learn a lot from everyone. I've always followed Real Madrid and
always dreamed of playing here. I've suffered a lot to get here and when you do that then it tastes so much
better. I will never forget this day. I hope to work hard, to train well, and to experience a lot of joy here. I
know I am under a lot of pressure, but I am happy to face it."
James on his move to Real Madrid.
[74]

In a post-match interview during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, James stated his 'love',
'admiration', and 'passion' for Real Madrid, and that it would be a 'life's dream' to play for
them in response with his performances arousing rumors linking him to the Spanish giants.
[75]

On 22 July 2014, Rodrguez confirmed the rumors by signing a 6-year contract with the
Spanish giants for an undisclosed fee, which was reported to be around 80
million.
[76][77][78][79][80][81]
This move would make him the 4th most expensive player in
history, the 3rd most expensive in Real Madrid's history, and the most expensive Colombian
to date surpassing Radamel Falcao's 60 million in 2013.
[82]
The amount spent on his transfer
fee led many to refer James as a Galctico, also credited by the fact that he was given the
number 10 shirt, carrying the legacy of Real Madrid legends such as Lus Figo, Ferenc
Pusks, and the player he admired the most while growing up and supporting the club,
Zinedine Zidane.
[83][84][85]

James was greeted by a 45,000 attendance during his presentation.
[86]
The Colombian
Ambassador in Madrid made a speech, carrying a message from the Colombian President
Juan Manuel Santos, stating that James was changing the history of Colombian football and
that the entire nation is behind him.
[87]
Florentino Prez would follow with a speech of his
own, stating that he welcomed James, a 'lover' and 'long supporter' of the club who will never
forget the day he made his dream a reality.
[88]
48 hours following his unveiling, it was
reported that 345,000 of his shirt replicas were sold, breaking a record following the signing
of any other player who joined the club in their respective time.
[89]

201415 season
James made his debut in the UEFA Super Cup at Cardiff City Stadium against Sevilla, in
which Real Madrid won 20. He played 72 minutes before being replaced by Isco.
[90]

On 19 August, Rodriguez scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid in the
first leg of the Spanish Super Cup after coming on as a substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo at
half time.
[91]

International career
Youth
In 2007, Rodrguez was part of the Colombia U-17 team that finished runners-up in the 2007
South American Under-17 Championships, where he scored three goals. He also played a
part helping Colombia advance to the knockout stages during the 2007 FIFA U-17 World
Cup, where they eventually lost to the winners of the tournament Nigeria.
He was also part of the Colombia under-20 squad in three youth tournaments during 2011:
the Toulon Tournament, the South American U-20 Championship and the U-20 World Cup
that was held in his homeland Colombia.
Rodrguez scored two goals and provided three assists during the 2011 Toulon Tournament.
This led him to being voted as the MVP of the tournament where Colombia won in the finals
against France in a penalty shootout. Rodrguez scored one of the penalties that allowed
Colombia to win the tournament.
During the 2011 South American U-20 Championship, he provided three assists throughout
the tournament. During the 2011 U-20 World Cup, he was named captain of the U20 squad
due to his impressive leadership role and talented experience during his time in his club FC
Porto. During the cup, he scored three goals and provided three assists and gained
international attention as a promising aspect that eventually led many to consider him to be a
crucial key member of the Colombian senior squad. Despite Colombia losing in the quarter-
finals against Mexico, Rodrguez gained attention from many big clubs in Europe, and
received praise from Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson.
[92]

Senior
2014 World Cup qualification and friendlies

Rodrguez lining up for Colombia during the 2014 World Cup qualification match against
Uruguay, on 10 September 2013.
On 29 September 2011, Rodrguez received his first call-up to the Colombian senior side, for
a match scheduled to be played against Bolivia on 11 October 2011.
[93]
He was selected as
the man of match, having made an impressive performance including the initiation of the goal
scored in the last minute by his former Porto teammate Radamel Falcao, which allowed a 12
win for Colombia. Under the new management of Jos Pkerman, he played a crucial part in
setting up both goals in a 20 victory over Mexico. He scored his first goal for Colombia
against Peru. Colombia went on to win the match boosting its place in the World Cup
qualifying table from sixth to fifth.
In the World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay, Rodrguez assisted two goals in a row
from a 10 winning start, to a 30 winning game that eventually ended 40. Rodrguez
scored a stunning goal from a 30-yard free kick against Chile leveling the game to an
eventual 31 away victory boosting Colombia to a second place position in the qualifying
stages. In the match against Paraguay, Rodriguez set up the plays leading towards both goals
in a 2-0 victory. In Colombia's last international friendly of the year, Rodrguez assisted the
sole goal allowing Colombia to tie with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil 11.
Rodrguez played his first match of 2013 in the opening second half of the CONMEBOL
qualifiers against Bolivia where he gave a man of the match performance. He helped set up
the second goal thanks to a free kick that he took. The game ended to an eventual 50
victory.
[94]

Playing against South American leaders Argentina, Rodrguez suffered an injury in the 30th
minute, forcing him to be substituted. While the injury was not serious, Rodrguez was rested
where he missed the game against Peru days later. James made a good comeback where he
scored the winning goal in a 10 victory over Ecuador during the final stages of the world
cup qualifiers. In a tough match against Chile, Rodrguez drew both penalties that equalized
Colombia from a 13 and into a 33. This allowed Colombia to return to the World Cup for
the first time in 16 years. Days later, Rodrguez provided the assist for the first goal with a
free-kick while setting up the second in a 12 away victory over Paraguay.
Rodrguez continued on his play-making form by assisting the first goal and setting up the
second against Belgium in a 20 victory. He was later voted man of the match.
[95]
A few days
later, Rodrguez was praised once more as a man of the match in a 0-0 draw against the
Netherlands.
[96]
Rodrguez started in Colombia's opening 2014 by scoring his first penalty
against Tunisia in a 11 draw. In the last friendly before the World Cup, Rodrguez scored
yet another penalty against Jordan in a 30 victory.
2014 World Cup
"For me, special talents are those who do things that are completely out of the ordinary. Diego Maradona,
Lionel Messi, Luis Surez, James Rodriguez - they do things because they have certain gifts that make
them special. I believe he's the best player at the World Cup and I don't think I'm exaggerating; he's a
young player. We tried to limit his influence, but he kept going and made his presence felt. Hopefully he'll
continue to progress, because he's very young. Football needs players with these characteristics."
scar Tabrez on James.
[97]

On 2 June 2014, Rodrguez was named in Colombia's 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA
World Cup and assigned the number 10 shirt.
[98]
In the team's opening match of the
tournament, Rodrguez had set up the first two goals and scored a last-minute goal with a low
shot to seal a 30 victory over Greece and was named man of the match by FIFA.
[99]
In the
second match, Rodrguez continued on his form by scoring with a header and setting up a
second goal for Juan Fernando Quintero in a 21 victory over Ivory Coast; he was once again
elected as man of the match.
[100]
In the final group stage match against Japan, Rodrguez
came on as a second half substitute and assisted two Jackson Martnez goals before scoring
the final goal in a 41 victory.
[101][102]
At the end of the group stage, Rodrguez was ranked as
the best performing player at the tournament by FIFA.
[103]


James scoring his second goal against Uruguay in the Round of 16 match.
On 28 June, Rodrguez scored both goals to defeat Uruguay 20 at the Estdio do Maracan
in the round of 16, taking Colombia to its first ever World Cup quarter-final. These goals
made him the first player to score in all of his team's opening matches since Ronaldo and
Rivaldo in 2002.
[104]
His volleyed opening goal was described as "one of the greatest goals
the World Cup has ever seen" by opposition manager scar Tabrez, who also called
Rodrguez "the best player in the World Cup".
[105]
For his performance against the
Uruguayans, Rodrguez was named by FIFA as man of the match for the third time in four
matches.
[106]
The goal would later be voted as the best goal in the tournament by more than 4
million people on FIFA's website.
[107]


James celebrating his goal against Brazil in the quarter finals. He was the top goalscorer of
the tournament with 6 goals.
In the quarter-final against Brazil, he scored his sixth goal of the tournament, a penalty in
Colombia's 21 defeat.
[108]
A tearful Rodrguez was consoled by David Luiz and stated, "He
(David) told me I was a good player. The truth is that having so many superstars hugging me
did make me happy. We have to raise our heads now and thank Colombia for their support.
We are sad because we wanted to keep going and set new records. We gave everything to
reach the semi-final, but we have to be proud because we played a great side. I'm crying
because we gave everything. We're sad but we also have to feel proud because we left our
skin out there."
[109][110]

Rodrguez received a standing ovation from the home crowd, ending his first World Cup
campaign with six goals and two assists in five matches.
[111]
On 11 July, he was named on the
10-man shortlist for FIFA's Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player.
[112]
He then
won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer despite being eliminated in the
quarter finals.
[8]
Due to his performances, he was named in the World Cup All Star XI and
was also listed in the Cup's star XI by Castrol's index rating system in FIFA's website.
[9]

Argentina legend Diego Maradona argued that Rodrguez should have won the tournament's
Golden Ball award instead of Lionel Messi.
[113]

Style of play
Widely considered to be among the best prospects in the world,
[114]
Rodrguez can play in
several positions across the midfield, having played as a playmaker, a winger, and a central
midfielder for both club and country.
[115]
Rodrguez's emergence during his time in Argentina
led to comparisons with the famous Colombian footballer Carlos Valderrama; Valderrama
himself declared Rodrguez as his "successor".
[116][117][118]

James has shown ambidexterity in his dribbling and style of play.
[119][120]
His goal scoring
abilities were a highlight of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he managed to claim the
Golden Boot despite Colombia's elimination in the quarter finals.
[8]

Sponsorship
During his early days playing in South America, Rodrguez was approached by Adidas head
scout Claus Peter Meyer.
[114]
He featured occasionally in various adverts for Adidas, as well
as the Colombian beverage, "Pony Malta"; Nestle drink, "Milo"; and the shampoo brand
"Clear".
[121]
After the 2014 World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot as the tournament's
top goal scorer with six goals, Adidas took advantage of Rodriguez's increased exposure and
issued him with his own custom gold boots to celebrate his achievement and increase the
brands on pitch association with their new star asset.
[122]

Personal life
Rodrguez has been married to Daniela Ospina,
[123]
sister of David Ospina, since 2011, and
has a daughter named Salome, born on 29 May 2013. Rodrguez is a Christian.
[124]

Career statistics
Club
As of 16 September 2014
[125]

Club Season
League Cup Continental Other
1
Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Envigado
Primera B 2007 8 0 8 0
Primera A
2008
22 9 22 9
Total 30 9 30 9
Banfield
Clausura 2009 12 1 12 1
Apertura 2009 18 3 18 3
Clausura 2010 12 1 8 5 20 6
Total 42 5 8 5 50 10
Porto
201011 15 2 7 3 9 1 31 6
201112 26 13 4 0 8 1 38 14
201213 22 10 5 1 8 1 1 0 36 12
Total 63 25 16 4 25 3 1 0 105 32
Monaco
201314 34 9 4 1 38 10
Total 34 9 4 1 38 10
Real
Madrid
201415 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 7 2
Total 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 7 2
Total 172 48 20 5 34 9 4 1 230 63
1
Includes Supercopa de Espaa, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
International goals
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.
[126]

[hide]# Date Venue Opponent Score Final Competition
1. 3 June 2012
Estadio Nacional, Lima,
Peru
Peru 10 10
2014 FIFA World
Cup qualification
2.
11
September
2012
Estadio Monumental
David Arellano, Santiago,
Chile
Chile 11 31
3.
6 September
2013
Estadio Metropolitano
Roberto Melndez,
Barranquilla, Colombia
Ecuador 10 10
4.
5 March
2014
Estadi Cornell-El Prat,
Barcelona, Spain
Tunisia 10 11
Friendly
5. 6 June 2014
Estadio Nuevo
Gasmetro, Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Jordan 10 30
6.
14 June
2014
Estdio Mineiro, Belo
Horizonte, Brazil
Greece 30 30
2014 FIFA World
Cup
7.
19 June
2014
Estdio Nacional Man
Garrincha, Braslia,
Brazil
Ivory
Coast
10 21
8.
24 June
2014
Arena Pantanal, Cuiab,
Brazil
Japan 41 41
9.
28 June
2014
Estdio do Maracan, Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil
Uruguay
10
20
10. 20
11. 4 July 2014
Estdio Castelo,
Fortaleza, Brazil
Brazil 12 12
Honours
Club
Envigado
Primera B Colombia: 2007
[127]

Banfield
Primera Divisin Argentina: Apertura 2009
[128]

Porto
Primeira Liga (3): 201011, 201112, 201213
[129]

Taa de Portugal: 201011
[129]

Supertaa Cndido de Oliveira (3): 2010, 2011, 2012
[129]

UEFA Europa League: 201011
[129]

Real Madrid
UEFA Super Cup: 2014
International
Colombia U-20
Toulon Tournament: 2011
[130][131]

Individual
Youngest Player ever to score in the Argentine Primera Division (age 17)
[87]

Argentine Primera Division Young Player of the Year: 2009
[132]

Meilleur joueur Toulon Tournament: 2011
[131]

LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year (1): 201112
[133][134]

SJPF Player of the Month (2): August 2012, September 2012
[135]

Record Team of the Year (2): 2012,
[136]

O Jogo Team of the Year (2): 2012,
[137]
2013
[138]

Portuguese Golden Ball: 2012
[139]

Ligue 1 Assist Leader: 201314
[140]

UNFP Ligue 1 XI: 201314
[72]

AS Monaco Player of the Year: 201314
[141]

FIFA World Cup Golden Boot (1): 2014
[142]

FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1): 2014
[9]

FIFA World Cup 2014 Goal of the Tournament: 10 (20) vs. Uruguay
[107]

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