James Rodríguez
Colombian footballer, World Cup Golden Boot winner
Born
July 12th, 1991
33 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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