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James Rodriguez

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Key facts

Full name James David Rodríguez Rubio[1]
Birth date 12 July 1991[1]
Birth place Cúcuta, Colombia[2]
Nationality Colombia[1]
Position attacking midfielder / winger[1]
National team Colombia[1]

James Rodríguez is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger.

Context

James Rodríguez is known for his skills as an attacking midfielder and has played for several notable clubs, including Real Madrid. He joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2014 and made a significant impact with 37 goals in 125 appearances [2]. His career began in the youth systems of Academia Tolimense de Fútbol and Envigado FC [3].

Documented claims

  • Rodríguez joined Real Madrid from Monaco after the 2014 World Cup with Colombia. [2]
  • He made 125 appearances and scored 37 goals for Real Madrid. [2]
  • His career started in the youth systems of Academia Tolimense de Fútbol and Envigado FC. [3]

Questions and answers

What happened to James Rodriguez?

James Rodriguez has played for various clubs, including Real Madrid and Minnesota United. His current status varies by source, with some listing him with different clubs depending on the publication date [3].

Will James Rodriguez play in the World Cup 2026?

There is no confirmed information about James Rodriguez's participation in the 2026 World Cup [3].

Sources

  1. James Rodriguez — colombiareports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. James Rodriguez: Player Bio, Childhood And Career - History Of Soccer - History Of Soccer — historyofsoccer.info (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. James Rodríguez - Player profile | Transfermarkt — transfermarkt.us (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports