James Rodriguez
James RodrÃguez is a Colombian attacking midfielder playing for Minnesota United and the Colombia national team.
James David RodrÃguez Rubio (born July 12, 1991) is a Colombian professional footballer who operates primarily as an attacking midfielder or winger. He currently captains the Colombia national team and plays for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. His career is characterized by high-profile transfers across South America and Europe, alongside significant international recognition including the 2014 FIFA Puskás Award.
Key stats
- Primary Position
- Attacking Midfield
- Also deployed as a winger
- National Team
- Colombia
- Current team captain
- FIFA Club World Cup Titles
- 2
- 2014 and 2016 with Real Madrid
- Domestic Titles
- 2
- Includes 2009 Argentinian Primera Division and 2023 Brazilian Copa Do Brasil
- Individual Awards
- 2014 FIFA Puskás Award
- Awarded for goal of the year
Career arc
South American Emergence
2006–2010Began his professional career in Colombia before transferring to Banfield in Argentina. He secured the 2009 Argentinian Primera Division title during this period.
European Breakthrough and Real Madrid
2010–2020Transitioned to European football, culminating in a high-profile move to Real Madrid following the 2014 World Cup. His tenure at Real Madrid included winning the FIFA Club World Cup in 2014 and 2016.
Global Journeyman
2020–2023Experienced a series of shorter stints across multiple leagues, including the Premier League, Qatar Stars League, and Super League Greece. He later joined São Paulo, winning the 2023 Brazilian Copa Do Brasil.
MLS Transition
2024–presentTransferred to Major League Soccer to join Minnesota United. He continues to serve as a primary playmaker while maintaining his captaincy for the Colombia national team.
Current form
RodrÃguez currently features for Minnesota United in MLS, providing veteran playmaking experience. Data on his current physical output and minute-by-minute impact in MLS requires ongoing tracking to assess his transition to the North American league.
Uncertainty
Comprehensive tracking of his total career assists and secondary playmaking metrics across all South American and European leagues is fragmented. Exact transfer fees for his later career moves are often undisclosed or heavily incentivized, making cumulative transfer value estimates imprecise.
Sources
- · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Rodr%C3%ADguez, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · TheSportsDB id=34146289, retrieved 2026-06-04
- · Wikipedia (James Rodriguez)
Profile generated 6/4/2026 via gemini-3.1-pro-preview. Rewritten in Factlen voice from primary sources — claims are evidence-anchored, uncertainty disclosed.