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My Take
Faustino Asprilla is the kind of player I love precisely because you never knew what he'd do next. The Colombian forward from Tuluá dazzled at Parma and Newcastle with slithering dribbles and moments of pure improvisation that defenders simply couldn't read. He wasn't about consistency; he was about spectacle, and that South American flair made him unforgettable for the national team and club fans alike. To me he represents football as joyful unpredictability rather than rigid efficiency. The lasting affection fans hold for him tells you he gave the game something memorable beyond mere numbers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Faustino Asprilla
- Name (Japanese)
- ファウスティーノ・アスプリージャ
- Reading
- ふぁうすてぃーの・あすぷりーじゃ
- Born
- November 10, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Tuluá, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 176 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Faustino Asprilla born?
Born November 10, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Faustino Asprilla from?
Faustino Asprilla is from Tuluá, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
What does Faustino Asprilla do?
Faustino Asprilla works as association football player.
How tall is Faustino Asprilla?
Faustino Asprilla is 176 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.