James Rodríguez

Colombia · Attacking midfielder (Right winger, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2017

Left-footed magician whose strikes and volleys won the World Cup Golden Boot

75.9OVR#596 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed71.0
  • Shooting81.8
  • Passing86.6
  • Ball Control80.7
  • Movement69.8
  • Football IQ84.5
  • Defending Skill39.7
  • Physical67.6
  • Mental74.0
  • Career64.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Curve92
  2. Vision90
  3. Big-Game Temperament90
  4. Long Shots88
  5. Volleys88
  6. Direct Free Kicks88
  7. Shooting Creativity88
  8. Short Passing88
  9. Through Balls88
  10. Set-Piece Delivery88

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.0

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed74
  • Top Speed with Ball68
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 81.8

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys88
  • Curve92
  • Penalties82
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks88
  • Shooting Creativity88
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 86.6

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing84
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery88

Ball Control 80.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 69.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 84.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 39.7

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions44
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 67.6

  • Strength58
  • Stamina70
  • Agility78
  • Balance78
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression58

Mental 74.0

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration72
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 64.2

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements75
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty40

Profile

Born
12 July 1991
Height
180 cm
Weight
75 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2007–now
Prime
2013-2017

Club career

  • 2007–2008 Envigado
  • 2008–2010 Banfield
  • 2010–2013 Porto
  • 2013–2014 Monaco
  • 2014–2020 Real Madrid
  • 2017–2019 Bayern Munich (loan)
  • 2020–2021 Everton
  • 2021–2022 Al-Rayyan
  • 2022–2023 Olympiacos
  • 2023–2024 São Paulo
  • 2024–2025 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2025–2025 León
  • 2026–now Minnesota United

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2016 Real Madrid · 2017 Real Madrid

Europa League 1

2011 Porto

League title · Argentine Primera División Banfield 1

2009 Apertura

League title · Primeira Liga Porto 3

2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

2016–17, 2019–20

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 2

2017–18, 2018–19

Club World Cup 2

2014, 2016

UEFA Super Cup 2

2014, 2016

DFB-Pokal 1

2018–19

Taça de Portugal 1

2010–11

Copa do Brasil 1

2023

Supercopa de España 1

2020

World Cup Golden Boot 1

2014

Copa América Best Player 1

2024

FIFA Puskás Award 1

2014

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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