Mario Yepes
Colombian footballer and defender
A former professional footballer, played primarily as a central defender. With a significant career in Club Atlético River Plate, also had stints in clubs like Deportivo Cali, Paris Saint-Germain, Chievo, and Atalanta. Played for the Colombian national team from 1999 to 2014, participating in three FIFA World Cup tournaments. Contributed to Colombia's successful 2016 Copa America campaign, finishing third.
Participated in three FIFA World Cups (1998, 2002, 2014)
Finished third in the 2016 Copa America
Played for Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta
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