Since scoring the wonder goal against Uruguay in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, James Rodriguez has become a trademark name in the world of football. The 24-year-old is expected to guide his side Colombia to the Copa America Centenario in the United States and as fans hope to watch him score yet another beauty, we take you through his profile.
About
James David Rodriguez Rubio, or simply James Rodriguez, was born on 12 July 1991 in Cucuta, Colombia. The 5ft 11inch star plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Real Madrid.
Club career
James started his professional career with Colombian outfit Envigado in 2007, joined Argentine side Banfield in 2008, then signed for Portuguese giants FC Porto in 2010. He then moved to AS Monaco in 2013 before landing at Real Madrid after the 2014 World Cup in a mega-deal worth £63M. Here is a quick preview of his numbers at club level:
2007-2008: Envigado – 30 apps, 9 goals
2008-2010: Banfield – 42 apps, 5 goals
2010-2013: Porto – 63 apps, 25 goals
2013-2014: Monaco – 34 apps, 11 goals
2014-to date: Real Madrid – 55 apps, 20 goals
Check out his highlights in 2015/16 with Real Madrid and Colombia:
Popularity
James is popular both on and off social media, especially after signing for Spanish giants Real Madrid and emerging the top goal scorer in the 2014 FIFA World cup with six goals. Here is a preview of his social media profiles.
Facebook – 30.1 million fans
Instagram - 21.2 million followers
Twitter – 9.7 million followers
Style of play
As one of the youngest and most lethal players in the world, James is a natural playmaker. He is speedy with the ball, has great vision, technical skills and ability to find the back of the net from long range distances. The Real Madrid star is stronger with his left-foot and has great dribbling skills. He is also spectacular in set pieces.
Watch his stunning goal against Uruguay in the 2014 FIFA World Cup:
Career highlights
- Won the Categoria Premiera B with Envigado in 2007
- Won the Primera Division Apertura Banfield Argentina in 2009
- Won the UEFA Europa League with FC Porto in 2010 to 2013
- Won the Taca de Portugal with FC Porto in 2010/11
- Won the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup with Real Madrid in 2014
- Won the Portuguese Golden Ball in 2012
- AS Monaco Player of the Year 2013/14
- Won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 2014
- Named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 2014
- Named in the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2014
- Won the FIFA World Cup 2014 Goal of the Tournament (against Uruguay)
- Won the FIFA Puskas Award in 2014
- Named in the UEFA Team of the Year in 2015
James poses with the Puskas trophy 
Did you know?
- James was named after famous fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond
- His first name is not pronounced as the traditional ‘James’ instead, it sounds like "Hahm-es Rod-dr-guess" as per Spanish pronunciation.
- He scored directly from a corner at the Pony Futbal Championship in Colombia, a tournament in which he emerged as the top scorer and best player
- He was on the brink of signing for Man United in 2005 but Sir Alex Ferguson opted for Bebe, who became an instant flop at the English club
- At the 2014 World Cup, he was the first player to score in all of his teams opening five games since Brazilian legends Ronaldo and Rivaldo in 2002
- He holds the record of the most expensive Colombian player in history thanks to his 63 million pound move from Monaco to Real Madrid
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