When and where was James Rodríguez born?
James David Rodríguez Rubio was born on the 12th of July 1991 in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. He spent his childhood years in the city of Ibagué, Tolima.
Questions about James Rodríguez
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What records did James Rodríguez set during his time at Banfield?
James Rodríguez became the youngest foreigner to make a first team debut in Argentine football history on the 7th of February 2009. At just 17 he also became the youngest foreigner to score a goal in Argentina with a strike against Rosario Central on the 27th of February 2009.
How many goals did James Rodríguez score in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?
James Rodríguez scored six goals and provided two assists in five matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top goalscorer despite Colombia being eliminated in the quarter finals.
Why is the transfer from Real Madrid to Bayern Munich significant for James Rodríguez?
Bayern paid Real Madrid €13 million as a loan fee when James Rodríguez signed a two-year deal on the 1st of January 2017. He reunited with manager Carlo Ancelotti and won his second Bundesliga title on the 18th of May 2019 before returning to Real Madrid.
When did James Rodríguez return to South America after playing in Europe?
James Rodríguez returned to South America by joining Brazilian club São Paulo on the 29th of July 2023. This move occurred 13 years after he left the continent to play in Portugal, Spain, Germany, and England.