Carlos Valderrama

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Valderrama
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 2, 1961(1961-09-02)
Age	63
Birthplace	Santa Marta
Country	Colombia
Horoscope	Virgo

Carlos Valderrama Biography

Carlos Valderrama is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on September 2, 1961 in Santa Marta, Colombia. Midfielder nicknamed “El Pibe” who became known as much for his dazzling passes as he was for his trademark blonde afro and sparkling jewelry. He was a member of the Colombian national team from 1985 to 1999, two-time South American Footballer of the Year, and MLS MVP with the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 1996.

He joined the MLS’s Tampa Bay Mutiny in 1996, doing his part to promote the league abroad, long before David Beckham and other superstars of the European leagues went to the MLS.

Born in Santa Marta, Colombia, Valderrama began his career at Unión Magdalena of the Colombian First Division in 1981. He also later played for Millonarios in 1984. He joined Deportivo Cali in 1985, where he played most of his Colombian football. In 1988, he moved to the French First Division side Montpellier. He struggled to adapt to the less technical and the faster, more physical, and tactical brand of football being played in Europe, losing his place in the squad. However, his passing ability later saw him become the club’s main creative force, and he played a decisive role as his side won the Coupe de France in 1990. In 1991, he remained in Europe and joined Spanish side Real Valladolid for a season. He then returned to Colombia in 1992 and went on to play for Independiente Medellín, and subsequently Atlético Junior in 1993, with whom he won the Colombian championship in 1993 and 1995.

Valderrama made his international debut on 27 October 1985, in a 3–0 defeat to Paraguay in a 1986 World Cup qualifying match, at the age of 24. In his first major international tournament, he helped Colombia to a third-place finish at the 1987 Copa América in Argentina, as his team’s captain, where he was named the tournament’s best player; during the tournament he scored the opening goal in Colombia’s 2–0 over Bolivia on 1 July, their first match of the group stage.

He fathered three children with his wife Claribeth.

Carlos Valderrama Net Worth

Carlos Valderrama is one of the richest Soccer Player from Colombia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Valderrama 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional career with Union Magdalena in 1981.

He was on the cover of the video game International Superstar Soccer 98 developed for PlayStation and Nintendo 64.

Carlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio (Colombian Spanish: [ˈkaɾlos alˈβeɾto βaldeˈrama paˈlasjo] ; born 2 September 1961), also known as El Pibe (“The Kid”), is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. A creative playmaker, he is regarded as one of the best Colombian footballers of all time, and by some as Colombia’s greatest player ever. His distinctive hairstyle, as well as his precise passing and technical skills made him one of South America’s most recognisable footballers in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won the South American Footballer of the Year award in 1987 and 1993, and in 1999, he was also named one of the top 100 players of the 20th century by World Soccer. In 2004, he was included in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 “greatest living footballers” chosen by Pelé to celebrate the 100th anniversary of FIFA.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Carlos Valderrama Dating?

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On 5 September 1993, Valderrama contributed to Colombia’s historic 5–0 victory over South American rivals Argentina at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, which allowed them to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. Although much was expected of Valderrama at the World Cup, an injury during a pre-tournament warm-up game put his place in the squad in jeopardy; although he was able to regain match fitness in time for the tournament, Colombia disappointed and suffered a first round elimination following defeats to Romania and the hosts USA, though it has been contributed by the internal problem and threats by cartel groups at the time.

Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Colombia. Carlos Valderrama celebrates birthday on September 2 of every year.

Four years later, Valderrama led his nation to qualify for the 1998 World Cup in France, scoring three goals during the qualifying stages. His impact in the final tournament at the advancing age of 37, however, was less decisive, and, despite defeating Tunisia, Colombia once again suffered a first round exit, following a 2–0 defeat against England, which was Valderrama’s final international appearance.

What team did Carlos Valderrama play for?

He has represented the following teams – Union Magdalena, Millonarios, Deportivo Cali, Montpellier, Real Valladolid, Independiente Medellin, Atletico Junior, Tampa Bay Mutiny, Miami Fusion, Colorado Rapids, and the Colombian national team. Valderrama made his debut for Union Magdalena in the 1981-82 season.

When did Valderrama retire?

In 2001, Valderrama joined the Colorado Rapids, and remained with the team until 2002 , when he retired; his American soccer league career spanned a total of eight years, during which he made 175 appearances.

How old is Carlos Valderrama?

61 years (September 2, 1961)

Where is Valderrama now?

He was also host of the MTV series Yo Momma (2006–07), the voice of Manny in the children’s show Handy Manny (2006–2013) and has had recurring roles on Grey’s Anatomy as well as The Ranch (both in 2016). He is currently part of the main cast of NCIS , portraying Special Agent Nick Torres. Miami, Florida, U.S.

What age is Wilmer Valderrama?

42 years (January 30, 1980)