James Rodríguez

Colombian footballer, World Cup Golden Boot winner

James Rodríguez - Colombian footballer, World Cup Golden Boot winner
Born

July 12th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Colombia

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Professional footballer specialized in attacking roles, began career at Envigado FC before moving to Europe. Played for top clubs such as AS Monaco, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Gained international attention during the 2014 FIFA World Cup by winning the Golden Boot for scoring six goals, contributing significantly to Colombia's historic quarterfinal run. Recognized for technical skill and creativity on the field, played a pivotal role in the success of his teams.

Winning the Golden Boot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Playing for Real Madrid and winning La Liga

Winning the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich

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