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My Take
James Rodríguez is, for me, the definitive case of a player whose peak was so luminous that nothing after it could dim the memory. That volley in 2014 remains one of the purest things I have seen on a football pitch, and the Golden Boot that summer was no fluke — the vision and the left foot were always real. His club career became a study in fit and timing rather than talent, yet with Colombia he keeps rediscovering himself. I find that loyalty between a playmaker and his national team genuinely moving. Some careers are measured in trophies; his is measured in moments, and his moments are unforgettable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Rodríguez
- Name (Japanese)
- ハメス・ロドリゲス
- Reading
- はめす・ろどりげす
- Born
- July 12, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 LPFP Awards
- 2012 Portuguese Golden Ball
- 2014 World Cup Golden Boot
- 2014 FIFA Puskás Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Rodríguez born?
Born July 12, 1991 (age 35).
Where is James Rodríguez from?
James Rodríguez is from Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia.
What does James Rodríguez do?
James Rodríguez works as association football player.
How tall is James Rodríguez?
James Rodríguez is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.