James Rodriguez
34-Year-Old
Minnesota United
MLS
Creative heartbeat of Colombia
Rodriguez has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to be the creative driving force and most important player for the Cafeteros throughout the competition.
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Rodriguez joined Minnesota United in MLS ahead of the 2026 season following stints at Leon and Rayo Vallecano, the latest stops on a remarkable career that has taken him across some of Europe's biggest clubs since his legendary 2014 World Cup campaign. Rodriguez remains one of the most gifted playmakers in the game with 127 goals and 163 assists across 524 career appearances, and despite playing in MLS, his technical quality, vision and ability to unlock defenses with a single pass make him irreplaceable in Colombia's setup. Rodriguez heads into the World Cup with one final chance to add to the legacy of a career that has been defined by magical moments on the international stage.
Rodriguez joined Minnesota United in MLS ahead of the 2026 season following stints at Leon and Rayo Vallecano, the latest stops on a remarkable career that has taken him across some of Europe's biggest clubs since his legendary 2014 World Cup campaign. Rodriguez remains one of the most gifted playmakers in the game with 127 goals and 163 assists across 524 career appearances, and despite playing in MLS, his technical quality, vision and ability to unlock defenses with a single pass make him irreplaceable in Colombia's setup. Rodriguez heads into the World Cup with one final chance to add to the legacy of a career that has been defined by magical moments on the international stage.
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Released to join Colombia
Rodriguez has been released by Minnesota United to join the Colombian national team camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, likely bringing his time with the club to an end.
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Two assists in draw
Rodriguez assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.
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On bench Sunday
Rodriguez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's clash versus Austin.
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Undergoes routine procedure
Rodriguez didn't travel with the team for Saturday's game against Columbus Crew due to a previously scheduled medical procedure, which is not related to an injury, Andy Greder of Pioneer Press reports.
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Brillant outing despite loss
Rodriguez generated six shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Los Angeles Football Club.
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Could end Rayo tenure
Rodriguez is open to ending his tenure at Rayo Vallecano, according to UnionRayo.
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The Colombian playmaker hasn't seen steady minutes at Rayo Vallecano, and the playmaker could force his way out of the club in the January transfer window. He aims to get that done in order to sign with any other club as a free agent.
The Colombian playmaker hasn't seen steady minutes at Rayo Vallecano, and the playmaker could force his way out of the club in the January transfer window. He aims to get that done in order to sign with any other club as a free agent.