James Rodríguez
Minnesota UnitedRW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jul 12, 1991 (34)
Left
5'11"
165 lb
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Creative presence in opening win
Rodriguez had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan.
Analysis: Rodriguez started Colombia's World Cup opener and was involved in the team's possession-based approach that saw them dominate large spells of the match, particularly in the first half when Colombia controlled the tempo. He helped Colombia build the platform from which Daniel Munoz's 40th minute opener was scored and contibuted two shots, four crosses and took two corners as the principal set piece taker for the Cafeteros. Rodriguez's continued influence in midfield will be key as Colombia look to build on their winning start in Group K.
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.
Analysis: 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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