Photo: Maritza Ariza Periodista / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Carlos Valderrama is one of those rare figures whose image and substance are equally unforgettable. That explosive blond hair made El Pibe an instant icon, but I am far more drawn to the footballer underneath it. As an attacking midfielder he read the game with uncanny vision, threading passes that felt like art, and his two Colombian Player of the Year honours were well earned. What I appreciate most is the contrast: a flamboyant exterior paired with a deeply cerebral playing mind. Even now as a commentator, his presence is undimmed, and to me he remains one of South America's true originals.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carlos Valderrama
- Name (Japanese)
- カルロス・バルデラマ
- Reading
- かるろす・ばるでらま
- Born
- September 2, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1989 Deportista del Año
- 1993 Deportista del Año
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlos Valderrama born?
Born September 2, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Carlos Valderrama from?
Carlos Valderrama is from Santa Marta, Magdalena Department, Colombia.
What does Carlos Valderrama do?
Carlos Valderrama works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Carlos Valderrama?
Carlos Valderrama is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.