Complete Guide to Colombian Football Players: Profiles, Stats, Transfers, Injuries & Net Worth

Colombian Football Players are known as some of the most talented and versatile players in the world. The best Colombian football players contributed massively to the success of the national teams and their clubs all over the world. Some of the most famous Colombian football players include Carlos Valderrama, Radamel Falcao, James Rodriguez, and Luis Diaz.
In our coverage of the best Colombian football players, we have all the major international players who featured for the country. You can just choose your favourite player and know everything about their career, including their bios, stats, transfer rumours, and even injuries.

Colombian Football Players: All Features

Colombian players are known for their flair and creativity. So to honour their skills on the pitch, we brought our flair to the game. Our handcrafted filters help you pick any of the  Colombian football players available on our page. Here are some of the key features Sportsdunia offers you:
·       Player Bios – Do you often wonder who the latest Colombian strike sensation is? Do not go anywhere else, Sportsdunia has everything you need to know about the player.
·       Search Filters – Our filters give you plenty of options to choose your favourite Colombian football players from. Right from their years active to their gender and the league they play in, just select and scroll through.
·       Injury Updates – Did the best Colombian strikers get injured? Our medics keep their watchful eye and update their prognosis along with the expected recovery time.
·       Net Worth  - Often wonder how much the most famous Colombian football players make? Our net worth pieces answer everything you need to know about their wealth.
·       The Best of the lot – If you are new to the game, we will take you through the history of the team and give you a list of the best Colombian football players of all time and give you an in-depth understanding of the country’s footballing culture.

Famous Colombian Football Players: Men

Football is a way of life in Colombia. Young kids begin kicking the ball right even before they start walking. This allows them to be naturals at the game, learning technique and flair at the right age. Colombia became a talent factory for the sport. They produced superstar after superstar who played key roles in world football.
Carlos Valderrama, popularly known as ‘El Pibe’, is the most recognisable (thanks to his striking hairstyle) and the best Colombian football player of all time. Recently, James Rodriguez shone the brightest at the 2014 World Cup, becoming a household name. Bayern Munich's latest recruit Luis Diaz is carrying the torch for the national team now, and a whole new generation of superstars like Jhon Duran are ready to take over.

Player NamePositionMajor ClubsYears ActiveTotal AppearancesNotable Achievements
Carlos ValderramaAttacking MidfielderDeportivo Cali, Montpellier1985–1988111South American Footballer of the Year (1987, 1993), Copa América MVP (1987)
James RodriguezAttacking MidfielderReal Madrid, Bayern Munich, Monaco, Everton2011–116FIFA World Cup Golden Boot (2014), Copa América Golden Ball (2024)
Radamel FalcaoStrikerMonaco, Manchester United, River Plate, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid2007–109Colombian national record scorer (36)
René HiguitaGoalkeeperMillonarios, Atlético Nacional, Real Valladolid, Independiente Medellín1987–199968One of the highest-scoring goalkeepers in history, with 43 goals
Luis DíazWingerLiverpool, Bayern Munich, Porto2018–64Copa América Golden Boot (2021)
Faustino AsprillaForwardNewcastle United, Atlético Nacional, Palmeiras, Fluminense1993–200157Champions League hat-trick v. Barcelona, FIFA World Player of the Year 6th place (1993)
Iván CórdobaCentre-backInter Milan, Atlético Nacional, San Lorenzo1997–201173Copa América (2001 winner, scored in final), Inter Milan Player of the Year (2011), South American Team (1999)
Juan CuadradoWinger / Midfielder / DefenderChelsea, Juventus, Inter Milan2010–116FIFA World Cup 2014 Top assist provider
Mario YepesCentre-backRiver Plate, AC Milan, Atlanta, San Lorenzo1999–2014102Led Colombia to World Cup quarterfinals (2014)
David OspinaGoalkeeperNapoli, Arsenal, Al Nassr2007–128Colombia record holder for caps, Copa América and World Cup participant

Famous Colombian Football Players: Women

The Colombian women’s national football team, nicknamed the Powerpuff Girls (Las Chicas Superpoderosas), is one of the highest-ranked South American teams in world football. Colombia is home to some of the most exciting women’s football players. Catalina Usme, their most capped and top scorer, is an inspiration to millions of young girls around the world to pick up the sport. There are also legends like Sandra Sepulveda, Natalia Gaitan and Catalina Perez who made their mark.
 

Player NamePositionMajor ClubsYears ActiveTotal AppearancesNotable Achievements
Catalina UsmeForwardAmérica de Cali, Galatasaray2010–121Colombia’s all-time leading scorer, Copa Libertadores Femenina top scorer, Pan American Games Gold medalist
Sandra SepúlvedaGoalkeeperLlaneros, Atlético Junior2011–81Copa América Best Goalkeeper
Orianica VelásquezForwardSanta Fe, Atlético Huila, Houston Aces2008–202371Pan American Games Gold
Lady AndradeMidfielderAC Milan, Atlético Nacional2011–51Copa América Best XI
Yoreli RincónMidfielderInter Milan, Junior Barranquilla2010–40Pan American Games Gold
Daniela MontoyaMidfielderGrêmio, Atlético Nacional2011–51Pan American Games Gold, Women’s Revelations Cup Champion
Natalia GaitánDefenderValencia, Sevilla, Santa Fe2010–202274World Cup Captain, Copa América Runner-up
Marcela RestrepoMidfielderMonterrey, Sporting Logroño2019–31Pan American Games Winner
Linda CaicedoForwardDeportivo Cali, Real Madrid2019–36Golden Ball Copa América (2022), Copa Libertadores Best XI
Catalina PérezGoalkeeperFiorentina, Real Betis, Napoli2012–202556Pan American Games Gold

Top 5 Best Colombian Strikers

Radamel Falcao was the pinnacle of the best Colombian strikers. He was everything the Colombians represented on the pitch. Quick, Agile, Technical and physical with a never-give-up attitude. Here are some of the current best Colombian strikers:
 

Player NameCurrent ClubNotable AchievementsGoalsAssists
Jhon DuránFenerbahçeColombian Euro scorer548
Rafael Santos BorréInternacionalEuropa League winner (Frankfurt)12831
Miguel Ángel BorjaRiver PlateGolden Boot LPF22827
Cucho HernándezColumbus CrewColombian U-20 Best Player12448
Diber CambindoNecaxaLiga MX Top Scorer7711

Top 5 Best Colombian Midfielders

Valderrama led the way for the best Colombian midfielders of all time. He was a visionary when it came to passing on the pitch, work rate, and, of course who could forget his style. He inspired a new generation of superstars, who form the best Colombian midfielders list now.

Player NameCurrent ClubNotable AchievementsGoals + AssistsTackles Won(Current Season)Interceptions(Current Season)
James RodríguezLeónFIFA World Cup Golden Boot (2014), Copa América Golden Ball (2024)137 + 8521
Jefferson LermaCrystal PalaceCopa América Top XI26 + 141742
Jhon AriasWolverhampton WanderersCopa Libertadores Finalist64 + 53104
Richard RíosBenficaRecopa Sudamericana Winner16 + 1178
Jaminton CampazRosario CentralColombian League Winner47 + 23246

Top 5 Best Colombian Defenders

Ivan Cordoba and Mario Yepes were the leading lights for Colombia. They marshalled the backline expertly and made a profound name for themselves. It is allowing the current generation to thrive.

Player NameCurrent ClubNotable AchievementsClean SheetsInterceptions(Current Season)Tackles Won(Current Season)
Yerry MinaCagliariLa Liga Winner363732
Jhon LucumíBolognaBelgian Pro League Winner322630
Daniel MuñozCrystal PalaceFA Cup Winner183128
Dávinson SánchezGalatasarayUEFA Champions League Finalist544543
Deiver MachadoLensColombian League Winner242121

Top 5 Best Colombian Goalkeepers

Rene Higuita was one of the pioneers of the sweeper-keeper role. His Scorpion Kick save is regarded as one of the best feats in goalkeeping history, and he is also a free-scoring goalkeeper with 43 career goals. Keeping in line with his tradition, the country produced some top goalkeepers who are carrying the legacy forward.

Player NameCurrent ClubNotable AchievementsClean SheetsSavesGoals Conceded
Camilo VargasAtlasLiga MX Winner6163
David OspinaAtlético NacionalColombia Record Caps713110
Kevin MierCruz AzulColombia League Winner4664
Álvaro MonteroMillonariosCopa Colombia Winner3185
Devis VásquezEmpoliCopa Colombia Winner1643