Mario Yepes

Colombian footballer and defender

Mario Yepes - Colombian footballer and defender
Born

January 13th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Colombia

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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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