10 James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez, 1991-07-12, Midfielder for Colombia, plays for Club León. 105 international caps, 25 goals. Part of Colombia's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner and Colombia's legendary number 10. Currently plying his trade at Club León, an industrious midfielder, James Rodríguez excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Colombia. Has earned 105 international caps, scoring 25 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Colombia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He also represented his nation at the Copa América in 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2024, winning a third-place medal in 2016 and reaching the final in 2024, the latter in which he received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.
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.
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 then captained the U-20 team during the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.