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.
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James Rodrguez celebrating a goal for Colombia against Brazil at the 2014 FIFA
World Cup
Personal information
Full name James David Rodrguez Rubio
Date of birth 12 July 1991 (age 26)
Place of birth Ccuta, Colombia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Winger
Club information
Current team
Bayern Munich
(on loan from Real Madrid)
Number 11
Youth career
20012005 Academia Tolimense de Ftbol
20052006 Envigado
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
20062008 Envigado 30 (9)
20082010 Banfield 42 (5)
20102013 Porto 63 (25)
20132014 Monaco 34 (11)
2014 Real Madrid 77 (28)
2017 ? Bayern Munich (loan) 3 (1)
National team
2007 Colombia U17 11 (3)
2011 Colombia U20 5 (3)
2011 Colombia 57 (20)
Honours
[show]
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 20:21, 22 September 2017 (UTC).
National team caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2017

James David Rodrguez Rubio (American Spanish: ['xames ro'?i?es]; born 12 July
1991), commonly known simply as James, is a Colombian professional footballer who
plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for German club Bayern Munich on loan
from Real Madrid, and captains the Colombia national team. He is commonly ranked as
one of the best players of his generation.[1][2][3] He is praised for his
technique, vision and playmaking skills, and often referred as the successor to his
compatriot Carlos Valderrama.[2][4][5]

James became well known in Europe during his time at Porto, winning several
trophies and individual awards during his three years at the club. In 2014, James
moved from AS Monaco to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of 80 million, which beat
the one set by Radamel Falcao and made him the most expensive Colombian football
player and one of the most expensive players in football.[6] He started his
international career with the Colombia under-20 team, with which he won the 2011
Toulon Tournament. He then captained the U-20 team during the 2011 FIFA U-20 World
Cup. Due to his performance in the tournament, he was regularly called into the
senior squad by the age of 20. He played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup where he won
the Golden Boot as the top goalscorer and was part of the Cup's All Star Team.[7]
[8] He also represented his nation at the 2015 Copa Amrica and the Copa Amrica
Centenario in 2016, winning a third-place medal in the latter tournament.

Contents

1 Club career
1.1 Envigado
1.2 Banfield
1.2.1 2008
1.2.2 2009
1.2.3 2010
1.3 Porto
1.3.1 201011 season
1.3.2 201112 season
1.3.3 201213 season
1.4 Monaco
1.5 Real Madrid
1.5.1 201415 season
1.5.2 201516 season
1.5.3 201617 season
1.6 Loan to Bayern Munich
2 International career
2.1 Youth
2.2 Senior
2.2.1 2014 World Cup qualification and friendlies
2.2.2 2014 World Cup
2.2.3 2015 Copa Amrica and Copa Amrica Centenario
3 Style of play
4 Career statistics
4.1 Club
4.2 International Matches
4.3 International Goals
5 Honours
5.1 Club
5.2 International
5.3 Individual
6 Personal life
6.1 Sponsorship
7 References
8 External links

Club career
Envigado

Born in Ccuta, Norte de Santander, James spent his childhood in the city of
Ibagu, Tolima. He was born to Wilson James Rodrguez Bedoya and Maria Del Pilar
Rubio. James started his professional football career in 2006 with the Colombian
second division club Envigado, with which he reached the Colombian first division
through the 2007 promotion.[9] James is the second youngest Colombian player to
start a professional match, playing his first match in 21 May 2006 at the age of
14.[10]
Banfield
2008

In 2008, he was signed by Argentine team Banfield. He made his first team debut on
7 February 2009[9] and 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 just 17, he became the youngest foreigner to score a goal in
Argentina.[11] 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 win
against Newell's Old Boys, a victory that helped Banfield win the Argentine
championship for the first time in the club history.[12]

In December 2009, Italian club Udinese planned to make a bid for James for a
reported 5 million after the 2010 Copa Libertadores. However, Banfield rejected
the bid, labelling it as "insufficient."[13]

For the Clausura 2010, on 13 February 2010, James scored a golazo in the match
against archrivals Lans with a left-footed lob to make the game 20 in the final
minutes. After the game, daily sports website Diario Ol compared his playing and
personal style to Cristiano Ronaldo and nicknamed him the "James Bond of Banfield".
[14]
2010

On 10 February 2010, James scored his first Copa Libertadores goal in a 21 home
victory over Mexican club Monarcas Morelia.[15] James added to his glowing
reputation a week later with a goal in a daunting victory over Copa Libertadores
group rivals Deportivo Cuenca away from home, scoring the fourth goal of the game
with a nice finish in the area on his left foot. Banfield thrashed the home team
41. His wonderful scoring season continued with a brace in the Copa Libertadores
group game on 10 March 2010. In an away match against Uruguayan club Nacional,
James scored first with a diving header and then from the penalty spot on his right
foot. The game ended with a 22 draw.[16] The 18-year-old netted another goal
against Brazilian club Internacional on 29 April 2010 in the first leg match of
Copa Libertadores 2010 Round 16 which Banfield won 31.[17] This goal brought his
tally to five goals in seven games. However, James' international season ended in
defeat as his team went down on away goals with a 02 defeat in Porto Alegre in the
second leg, in which James was red carded for two fouls.[18]
Porto
201011 season

On 6 July 2010, James was signed by Porto for 5.1 million, with 30% economic
rights retained by other parties. He signed a four-year contract with a 30 million
release clause.[19] Porto later re-sold 10% economic rights to third parties.[20]
On 18 July, he played his first game and scored his first goal in a friendly
against Ajax.[21] In November, Porto sold 35% economic rights (half of 70%) to Gol
Football Luxembourg, S.A.R.L. for 2.5 million.[22]

On 15 December 2010, James scored his first competition goal in Europe in a 31

home victory against Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia.[23] James scored a hat-trick and
assisted once against Vitria de Guimares in the 2011 Taa de Portugal Final,
which Porto won 62. On 17 May, Porto bought the remaining 30% economic rights from
Convergence Capital Partners B.V. for 2.25 million and once again hold more than
half of the economic rights with 55%.[24] On 13 June, James signed a new five-year
contract in which the release clause increased to 45 million.[25] In no more than
24 appearances did he score six goals, provide eight assists and play a part in the
Europa League victory.[26]
201112 season

In the 201112 season, James scored 14 goals for Porto and delivered 11 assists. In
2011, James 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. James won the Portuguese Golden Ball award
in 2012, becoming the second Colombian to win the award after Radamel Falcao as
well as the youngest player ever to hold the honour.[27][28][29] On 20 September
2011 in a league match against Feirense, he punched Rabiola and was subsequently
dismissed, missing the match against Benfica.[30]
201213 season

In the 201213 season, James was given the number 10 shirt and became a regular
starter. Since fellow Colombians Radamel Falcao, Fredy Guarn and Brazilian Hulk
left the club during the last two seasons, James was able to start more regularly
than before. In a match against Olhanense, James chipped a goal outside the box at
a tight angle. In the same game, he assisted compatriot Jackson Martnez with a
through ball for an eventual 32 win. James scored the team's third goal against
Beira-Mar soon after assisting the first two goals in a 40 victory. A week later,
James assisted a goal with a free kick rebound in an away game against Rio Ave that
eventually ended at 22.[31]

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.[32]
A few days later, James scored a penalty against rivals Sporting Clube de Portugal.
In no more than one month since the start of the 201213 season did James won the
SJPF Player of the Month award.[33][34][35] In the third round of the Champions
League group stage, he assisted a goal to an eventual 32 victory. James registered
an assist in a 21 victory against Estoril.

In a 50 win over Martimo, James scored twice. James was once again on the score
sheet nine days later in a match against Acadmica de Coimbra. In the 90th minute
against Braga, James scored a game-winning goal that ended 20. Against Moreirense,
he assisted a goal from the corner to fellow countryman Jackson Martnez.

Prior to the second half of the season, James suffered a hamstring injury causing
him to struggle to maintain fitness. In a match against Nacional, he injured his
hamstring once more and was subsequently substituted after the first half. The
injury sidelined him for a month.[36][37] On 1 February 2013, Porto bought back 30%
economic rights of James from Gol Football Luxembourg for 8.57 million[38] (by
selling 47.5% economic rights of Diego Reyes for 3.5 million[39]), which Porto
sold in November 2010 for 2.5 million.

James made his return at the 70th minute in the 20 victory over Beira-Mar, his
first match since being injured for more than a month. In the first leg of the
Champions League round of 32 against Mlaga, James was called onto the pitch at the
60th minute. Although he failed to change the 10 victory score, James became a big
game changer in Porto's attack despite his current fitness.[40] In his second
league match since his return, James assisted a goal against Rio Ave with a
wonderful cross. Soon afterwards in his next league match, he assisted a goal
against Estoril from a corner in a 20 victory.[41] It was James' first start in
two months.[42] James did not start in the second leg of the Champions League match
against Mlaga until the second half when Porto was down to ten men after the
dismiss of a defender. Porto lost the match and coach Vtor Pereira was greatly
criticized and questioned why James didn't start sooner considering that the player
was a key member and Porto could have had a more solid team. James expressed his
disappointment, claiming to be "100%" in good health (as well as giving a
performance with no struggles shown). However, he also expressed his respect and
understanding to the coach's concern.[43][44][45][46] Despite an exit from the
Champions League, James went on to become the second-most fouled player in the
tournament that year.[47]

James scored a goal in a 11 tie against Martimo. Manchester United reportedly

made a bid for 30 million to purchase James, though Porto rejected the offer as
being too low.[48][49][50] James made his debut in the 201213 Taa da Liga semi-
final where he scored a penalty. Porto won the match 40 and advanced to the final.
James gave a man of the match performance against Braga, scoring the first goal and
assisting two, one from the field and the other from the corner, in a 31 victory.
[51] James assisted one of the goals in a 20 victory over Vitria de Setbal. He
also scored the opening goal in a 31 victory over Nacional.

In the final match of the season against Paos de Ferreira, James was tripped
inside the box and secured a penalty that was later scored and that led to Porto's
third consecutive league title.[52][53] He finished the season with ten goals and
13 assists in 24 league appearances. In all competitions that season, he scored 13
goals and provided 15 assists in 32 appearances. Winning the league title meant
that James, at 21, won his eighth trophy since joining the club three years ago.
Monaco

On 25 May 2013, it was announced that James had joined French side AS Monaco for a
transfer fee of 45 million, the second most expensive transfer in Portuguese
football behind former teammate Hulk. James subsequently signed a five-year
contract that was set to keep him at the club until 2018.[54] This transfer 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.[55]

James made his Monaco debut against Bordeaux, a game Monaco went on to win 20. He
then missed Monaco's second league match to avoid a possible injury.[56] James made
his first direct offensive contribution for Monaco by assisting the first goal in a
30 victory against Bastia before setting up plays for his team's other two goals.
[57] Against Saint-tienne in the following week, James gave a man of the match
performance by assisting on both goals in a 21 victory.[58][59] Following the
international break, James assisted the first goal in a 22 draw against Sochaux.
[60]

James assisted the only goal for Monaco in a 11 draw against vian.[61] He finally
scored his first goal for the club with a free-kick in a 20 win over Rennes.[62]
James scored another goal in the next match in the fourth minute against Nice, a
game Monaco prevailed in 30.[63] Away against Guingamp, James assisted both goals
in a 20 victory.[64] He then scored a goal against Valenciennes to put Monaco on
the score sheet, though Monaco ultimately lost 12.[65]

James began the 2014 calendar year by making his Coupe de France debut in a match
against Vannes, where he both assisted and scored a goal in a 32 victory.[66] In
his first league match of 2014, James assisted a goal against Montpellier.[67]
Against Toulouse, James provided an assist to the second goal in a 20 away victory
with a cross.[68] James' first double at Monaco came in the match against Bastia, a
20 Monaco victory.[69] Within the final seconds against Reims, James hit a shot
that hit the post and allowed teammate Layvin Kurzawa to score the rebound allowing
Monaco to win the game 32.[70]

In the French media, James was referred to as "perhaps" the best footballer in
Ligue 1 due to his impressive debut season with Monaco,[71] although he stated that
he still required more time in the league to fully adapt.[72] Following the
international break, James scored his first penalty for Monaco against Sochaux in a
21 win.[73]

James ended his debut season without a trophy, though nonetheless helped Monaco
secure a spot in the following season's UEFA Champions League. On an individual
level, he earned a spot in the star Ligue 1 XI,[74] and led Ligue 1 in assists on
the season.[75]
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.[76]

In a post-match interview during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, James stated his "love",
"admiration" and "passion" for Real Madrid, saying that it would be a "life's
dream" to play for them after his performances aroused rumors linking him to the
Spanish club.[77]

On 22 July 2014, James confirmed the rumours by signing a six-year contract with
the Spanish club for an undisclosed fee, which was reported to be approximately 80
million.[78][79][80][81] This move would make him the fourth-most expensive player
in history, the third-most expensive in Real Madrid's history and the most
expensive Colombian to date after surpassing Radamel Falcao's 60 million transfer
in 2013.[82] The amount spent on his transfer fee led many to referring James as a
Galctico 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 at the event and carried a message from
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos that James was changing the history of
Colombian football and that the entire nation is behind him.[87] Real Madrid
President 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]
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.
[89]

On 19 August, James scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Atltico Madrid
in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup after coming on as a substitute for
Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time.[90] James made his Champions League debut for Real
in the group stage opening match against Basel, where he scored the fourth goal in
a 51 victory.[91] James would then score his first league goal days later against
Deportivo La Corua, where he also supplied an assist in an 82 victory.[92] James
scored in a 40 win at Granada on 1 November a brace including a dipping volley
from a poor angle.[93]

In the match against Sevilla in which he scored the opening goal, James experienced
a fracture on the fifth metatarsal in his right foot after being fouled. It was
then reported that he would have immediate surgery and be out of action for two
months.[94] James returned on 5 April in the match against Granada, where he
assisted two goals in a 91 victory before being subbed at the 60th minute.[95][96]
Days later, James scored his first goal since his injury against Rayo Vallecano in
a 20 victory.[97]
201516 season

After being left on the bench for his team's season opener, a scoreless draw
against Sporting Gijon, James made his first contribution of the season by giving a
man of the match performance against Real Betis. The player scored with both a
spectacular free-kick and bicycle kick and provided an assist for Gareth Bale.[98]
On 8 September 2015, during an international friendly match against Peru, James
collided with Peruvian player Juan Manuel Vargas while going for a ball.[99]
Although he initially appeared able to continue, James was removed from the game as
a precautionary measure.[100] On 10 September, Real Madrid announced the player had
been diagnosed with a thigh muscle tear as a result of the knock.[101] James was
not seen back in training until 27 October 2015.[102]

He was a part-time starter when the team won the 201516 UEFA Champions League.
[103]
201617 season

He made 22 appearances when Madrid won the 201617 La Liga.[104][105] He made six
appearances when Madrid won the 201617 UEFA Champions League.[106]
Loan to Bayern Munich

On 11 July 2017, it was announced that James was loaned to German side Bayern
Munich on a two-year long deal.[107][108]
International career
Youth

James 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 helped
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.

James scored two goals and provided three assists during the 2011 Toulon
Tournament. This show led him to being voted as the MVP of the tournament where
Colombia won the final by defeating France in a penalty shootout. James scored one
of the penalties in the shootout.

During the 2011 South American U-20 Championship, he provided three assists. During
the 2011 U-20 World Cup, he was named captain of the U20 squad due to his
impressive leadership and talent. By scoring three goals and providing three
assists in the tournament, he gained international attention as a promising star
and made many consider him as a potential key member of the Colombian senior squad.
Despite Colombia losing in the quarter-finals against Mexico, James gained
attention from many big clubs in Europe and received praise from Manchester United
manager Sir Alex Ferguson.[109]
Senior
2014 World Cup qualification and friendlies
James lining up for Colombia during the 2014 World Cup qualification match against
Uruguay, on 10 September 2013.

On 29 September 2011, James received his first call-up to the Colombia senior side
for a match against Bolivia on 11 October 2011.[110] He was selected as the man of
match due to his incredible performance including the initiation of the goal scored
in the last minute by his former Porto teammate Radamel Falcao which gave Colombia
a 21 win. Under the new manager 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 and boosted its place in the World
Cup qualifying table from sixth to fifth.

James assisted two goals in a row from 10 to 30 In the World Cup qualifying match
against Uruguay that eventually ended 40. James scored a stunning volley from a
30-yard free kick against Chile, leveling the game to an eventual 31 away victory
boosting Colombia to the second place in the qualifying stages. In the match
against Paraguay, James set up the plays leading towards both goals in a 20
victory. In Colombia's last international friendly of the year, James assisted the
sole goal allowing Colombia to tie with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil 11.

James played his first match of 2013 in the second half of the CONMEBOL qualifiers
against Bolivia where he gave a man of the match performance. He set up the second
goal thanks to a free kick that he took. The game ended 50 eventually.[111]

Playing against South American leaders Argentina, James suffered an injury in the
30th minute forcing him to be substituted. While the injury was not serious, James
was rested and therefore missed the game against Peru days later. James made a good
comeback when 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, James
drew both penalties that equalized Colombia from a 13 to a 33. This drew allowed
Colombia to return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. Days later,
James assisted the first goal with a free-kick while setting up the second in a 21
away victory over Paraguay.

James continued 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.[112]
A few days later, James was praised once more as the man of the match in a 00 draw
against the Netherlands.[113] James started in Colombia's 2014 opening match and
scored a penalty against Tunisia in a 11 draw. In the last friendly before the
World Cup, James 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.[114]

On 2 June 2014, James was named in Colombia's 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World
Cup and assigned the number 10 shirt.[115] In the team's opening match of the
tournament, James set up the first two goals, 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.[116]
In the second match, James continued his form by scoring with a header and setting
up a second goal for Juan Fernando Quintero in a 21 victory over Ivory Coast and
was once again elected as man of the match.[117] In the final group stage match
against Japan, James came on as a second-half substitute and assisted two Jackson
Martnez goals before scoring the final goal in a 41 victory.[118][119] At the end
of the group stage, James was ranked as the best performing player at the
tournament by FIFA.[120]
James scoring his second goal against Uruguay in the Round of 16 match.

On 28 June, James scored both goals to defeat Uruguay 20 at the Maracan in the
round of 16, taking Colombia to its first ever World Cup quarter-finals. These
goals made him the first player to score in all of his team's opening matches since
Ronaldo and Rivaldo in 2002.[121] His volleyed opening goal was described as "one
of the greatest goals the World Cup has ever seen" by opposing manager scar
Tabrez, who also called James "the best player in the World Cup."[122] Because of
his performance against the Uruguayans, James was named by FIFA as man of the match
for the third time in four matches.[123] The volley was later voted as the best
goal in the tournament by more than four million people on FIFA's website[124] and
won the FIFA Pusks Award for the best goal of the year.[125][126] In the quarter-
final against Brazil, he scored his sixth goal of the tournament, a penalty in
Colombia's 21 defeat.[127] A tearful James was consoled by Brazil's David Luiz and
stated, "He (David) told me I was a good player. The truth is that having so many
superstars hug 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."[128][129] Luiz
and Rodriguez also exchanged jerseys. James received a standing ovation from the
home crowd, ending his first World Cup campaign with six goals and two assists in
five matches.[130] On 11 July, he was named on the 10-man shortlist for FIFA's
Golden Ball award for the tournament's best player.[131] He then won the Golden
Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer despite being eliminated in the quarter
finals.[7] 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.[8] Argentina legend Diego Maradona argued that James, rather than Lionel
Messi, that should have won the tournament's Golden Ball award.[132]
2015 Copa Amrica and Copa Amrica Centenario
Rodrguez preparing to practice in Chicago, Illinois for Copa Amrica Centenario,
June 2016

James was called up to represent Colombia at the 2015 Copa Amrica in Chile,[133]
where his team was eliminated 54 on penalties by eventual finalists Argentina on
27 June, following a 00 draw.[134]

The following summer, James joined Colombia's squad for the Copa Amrica Centenario
and was named the team's captain.[135] On 3 June, he started in Colombia's opening
20 win against tournament hosts the United States, scoring his team's second goal
from the penalty spot although he was forced off early due to an injury.[136] It
was initially feared that he would be unable to feature in his nation's second
group match against Paraguay,[137] but he recovered in time to start the match,
setting up Colombia's first goal, and later scoring one himself in a 21 win which
sealed his team a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.[138]
Style of play

Once considered to be among the best young players in the world,[139] James is a
versatile footballer who can play in several positions across the midfield or
front-line, having played as a playmaker, winger, and central midfielder for both
club and country,[140] although he has stated in interviews that his preferred role
is as an attacking midfielder behind the strikers.[141] Praised for his pace,
technical skills, vision, and his ability to create chances for teammates as an
advanced playmaker,[2][4][5][142][143] James' performances as a classic number 10
have led to comparisons with the famous Colombian footballer Carlos Valderrama;[5]
Valderrama himself declared James as his "successor".[144][145][146]

Although naturally left-footed,[142] James has shown ambidexterity in his dribbling

and style of play.[147][148] 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 following a 21 loss to Brazil.[7] He is also an
accurate free kick taker, and a goal threat from anywhere on the pitch.[142]
Career statistics
Club

As of 27 September 2017[149]

Club Season League Cup Continental Other1 Total

Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Envigado 2007 8 0 8 0
2008 22 9 22 9
Total 30 9 30 9
Banfield 200809 11 1 11 1
200910 30 4 8 5 38 9
Total 41 5 8 5 49 10
Porto 201011 15 2 7 3 9 1 31 6
201112 26 13 4 0 8 1 38 14
201213 24 10 6 1 8 1 0 0 38 12
Total 65 25 17 4 25 3 0 0 107 32
Monaco 201314 34 9 4 1 38 10
Real Madrid 201415 29 13 4 2 10 1 3 1 46
17
201516 26 7 1 0 5 1 32 8
201617 22 8 3 3 6 0 1 0 32 11
Total 77 28 8 5 21 2 4 1 110 36
Bayern Munich 201718 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 5
1
Total 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 1
Total 250 77 29 10 56 10 4 1 339 97

1 Includes Supercopa de Espaa, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
International Matches

Scores and results list Colombia's matches.

As of 13 June 2017

Match Date Venue Opponent Score Notes Competition

1. 11 October 2011 Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia Bolivia
21

-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2. 11 November 2011 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Venezuela
11

Substituted off 91 Dayro Moreno'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 15 November 2011 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Argentina
12

-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
4. 29 February 2012 Miami Gardens, Miami, United States Mexico
20

Substituted off 79 Giovanni Moreno'

Friendly
5. 3 June 2012 Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru Peru
10

Substituted off 91 Jackson Martnez'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
6. 10 June 2012 Estadio Olmpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador Ecuador
01

-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
7. 7 September 2012 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Uruguay
40

Substituted off 83 Carlos Snchez'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
8. 11 September 2012 Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Santiago, Chile
Chile
31

Substituted off 75 Carlos Snchez'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
9. 12 October 2012 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Paraguay
20

-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
10. 14 November 2012 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States
Brazil
11

-
Friendly
11. 22 March 2013 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Bolivia
50

Substituted off 83 Freddy Guarn'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
12. 26 March 2013 Polideportivo Cachamay, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
Venezuela
01

-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
13. 7 June 2013 Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, Buenos Aires,
Argentina Argentina
00

Substituted off 34 Juan Cuadrado'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
14. 14 August 2013 Mini Estadi, Barcelona, Spain Serbia
10

Substituted off 59 Aldo Ramrez'

Friendly
15. 6 September 2013 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Ecuador
10

-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
16. 10 September 2013 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay Uruguay
02

YC 86'
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
17. 11 October 2013 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Chile
33
-
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
18. 15 October 2013 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asuncin, Paraguay
Paraguay
21

Substituted off 89 Alexander Meja'

2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
19. 14 November 2013 King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium Belgium
20

Substituted off 79 Macnelly Torres'

Friendly
20. 19 November 2013 Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands Netherlands
00

-
Friendly
21. 5 March 2014 Estadi Cornell-El Prat, Barcelona, Spain Tunisia
11

YC 85'
Friendly
22. 6 June 2014 Estadio Nuevo Gasmetro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jordan
30

Substituted off 46 Juan Cuadrado'

Friendly
23. 14 June 2014 Estdio Mineiro, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Greece
30

-
2014 FIFA World Cup
24. 19 June 2014 Estdio Nacional Man Garrincha, Braslia, Brazil Ivory
Coast
21

-
2014 FIFA World Cup
25. 24 June 2014 Arena Pantanal, Cuiab, Brazil Japan
41

Substituted in 46 Juan Quintero'

2014 FIFA World Cup
26. 28 June 2014 Estdio do Maracan, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Uruguay
20

Substituted off 85 Adrin Ramos'

2014 FIFA World Cup
27. 4 July 2014 Estdio Castelo, Fortaleza, Brazil Brazil
12

YC 67'
2014 FIFA World Cup
28. 5 September 2014 Miami Gardens, Miami, United States Brazil
01
Substituted off 77 Radamel Falcao'
Friendly
29. 10 October 2014 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States El Salvador
30

YC 71'Substituted off 82 Abel Aguilar'

Friendly
30. 14 October 2014 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States Canada
10

Substituted off 82 Adrin Ramos'

Friendly
31. 14 November 2014 Craven Cottage, London, England United States
21

YC 35'
Friendly
32. 18 November 2014 Stoice Stadium, Ljubljana, Slovenia Slovenia
10

Substituted off 73 Yimmi Char'

Friendly
33. 6 June 2015 Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Costa Rica
10

-
Friendly
34. 14 June 2015 Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua, Chile Venezuela
01

YC 86'
Copa Amrica 2015
35. 17 June 2015 Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Santiago, Chile
Brazil
10

-
Copa Amrica 2015
36. 21 June 2015 Estadio Municipal Germn Becker, Temuco, Chile Peru
00

-
Copa Amrica 2015
37. 26 June 2015 Estadio Sausalito, Via del Mar, Chile Argentina
0(4)0(5)

(c)
YC 86'
Copa Amrica 2015
38. 8 September 2015 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States Peru
11

(c)Substituted off 59 Fabin Castillo'

Friendly
39. 12 November 2015 Estadio Nacional Julio Martnez Prdanos, Santiago, Chile
Chile
11
(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
40. 17 November 2015 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Argentina
01

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
41. 24 March 2016 Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia Bolivia
32

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
42. 29 March 2016 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Ecuador
31

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
43. 3 June 2016 Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States United
States
20

(c)Substituted off 73 Guillermo Celis'

Copa Amrica Centenario
44. 7 June 2016 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, United States Paraguay
21

(c)
Copa Amrica Centenario
45. 11 June 2016 NRG Stadium, Houston, United States Costa Rica
23

(c)Substituted in 46 Sebastin Prez'

Copa Amrica Centenario
46. 17 June 2016 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States Peru

0(4)0(2)

(c)
Copa Amrica Centenario
47. 22 June 2016 Soldier Field, Chicago, United States Chile
02

(c)
YC 90'
Copa Amrica Centenario
48. 25 June 2016 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, United
States United States
10

(c)
Copa Amrica Centenario
49. 1 September 2016 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Venezuela
20

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
50. 6 September 2016 Arena da Amaznia, Manaus, Brasil Brazil
12

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
51. 10 November 2016 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Chile
00

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
52. 15 November 2016 Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario, San Juan, Argentina,
Argentina Argentina
03

(c)
YC 29'
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
53. 23 March 2017 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Bolivia
10

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
54. 28 March 2017 Estadio Olmpico Atahualpa, Quito Ecuador Ecuador
20

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
55. 7 June 2017 Estadio de La Condomina, Murcia, Spain Spain
22

Substituted off 80 Luis Muriel'

Friendly
56. 13 June 2017 Coliseum Alfonso Prez, Getafe, Spain Cameroon
40

(c)
Friendly
57. 5 September 2017 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Brazil
11

(c)
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
International Goals

Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.

As of 13 June 2017

Goal 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
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 6 September 2013 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Ecuador
10

10
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
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
Friendly
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
2014 FIFA World Cup
8. 24 June 2014 Arena Pantanal, Cuiab, Brazil Japan
41

41
2014 FIFA World Cup
9. 28 June 2014 Estdio do Maracan, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Uruguay
10

20
2014 FIFA World Cup
10. 28 June 2014 Estdio do Maracan, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Uruguay
20

20
2014 FIFA World Cup
11. 4 July 2014 Estdio Castelo, Fortaleza, Brazil Brazil
12

12
2014 FIFA World Cup
12. 14 October 2014 Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States Canada
10

10
Friendly
13. 12 November 2015 Estadio Nacional Julio Martnez Prdanos, Santiago, Chile
Chile
11
11
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
14. 24 March 2016 Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia Bolivia
10

32
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
15. 3 June 2016 Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, United States United
States
20

20
Copa Amrica Centenario
16. 7 June 2016 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, United States Paraguay
20

21
Copa Amrica Centenario
17. 1 September 2016 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Venezuela
10

20
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
18. 23 March 2017 Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melndez, Barranquilla,
Colombia Bolivia
10

10
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
19. 28 March 2017 Estadio Olmpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador Ecuador
10

20
2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
20. 13 June 2017 Coliseum Alfonso Prez, Getafe, Spain Cameroon
10

40
Friendly
Honours
Club

Envigado

Categora Primera B: 2007[150]

Banfield

Primera Divisin Argentina: Apertura 2009[151]

Porto

Primeira Liga: 201011, 201112, 201213[152]

Taa de Portugal: 201011[152]
Supertaa Cndido de Oliveira: 2010, 2011, 2012[152]
UEFA Europa League: 201011[152]
Real Madrid[153]

La Liga: 201617
UEFA Champions League: 201516, 201617
UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016
FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016

International

Colombia

Copa Amrica: Third place 2016

Individual

Youngest Foreigner Player ever to score in the Argentine Primera Division (age
17)[87]
Best Player Toulon Tournament: 2011[154]
LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year: 201112[155]
SJPF Player of the Month: August 2012, September 2012[156]
Record Team of the Year: 2012[157]
O Jogo Team of the Year: 2012,[158] 2013[159]
Portuguese Golden Ball: 2012
Ligue 1 Assist Leader: 201314[160]
UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 201314[74]
AS Monaco Player of the Year: 201314[161]
Globe Revelation Player: 2014[162]
FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 2014[163]
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2014[8]
FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2014[164]
FIFA World Cup 2014 Goal of the Tournament: 10 (20) vs. Uruguay[124]
FIFA Pusks Award: 2014[165]
La Liga Team of the Season: 201415[166]
La Liga Best Midfielder: 201415[167]
UEFA Team of the Year: 2015
New species of coral named after him, Paragorgia jamesi[168]
Facebook FA La Liga Best Goal: 2016[169]

Personal life

In 2015, Forbes estimated that Rodrguez's annual income was $29 million.[170]

James has been married to volleyball player Daniela Ospina,[171] sister of David
Ospina who is also a player of the Colombia national football team, since 2011 and
has a daughter named Salome, born on 29 May 2013. On 27 July 2017 it was announced
that the couple is in the process of divorcing.[172]
Sponsorship

During his early days playing in South America, James was approached by Adidas head
scout Claus Peter Meyer.[139] He featured occasionally in various adverts for
Adidas as well as the Colombian beverage "Pony Malta"; Nestle drink, "Milo"; and
the shampoo brand "Clear".[173] 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
James' increased exposure and issued him his own custom gold boots to celebrate his
achievement and increase the brands on pitch association with their new star asset.
[174]
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