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When James Rodríguez was born on July 12, 1991, his father Wilson James Rodríguez was a professional footballer in Cúcuta, northern Colombia.
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James debuted as a professional in 2006, with the Envigado Fútbol Club team, after his mother rejected offers from heavyweights such as Atlético Nacional and Independiente de Medellín.
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The debut with the Colombian senior team
His debut with the seniors took place in the capital of Bolivia, La Paz, on October 1, 2011. -
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Counting all the competitions of the senior team, according to the Sporting News site, Falcao holds the record of 36 goals in 104 games played. Meanwhile, James has 29 goals in 108 games played.
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James Rodríguez named Best Player of the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ James scored a goal and provided six assists, a tournament record. He was elected the Best Player of the tournament.