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Radamel Falcao
Radamel Falcao García Zárate is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Categoría Primera A club Millonarios. Nicknamed "El Tigre", he is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and one of the greatest South American players of all time. He is the all-time top goalscorer for the Colombia national team and was the all-time top goalscorer in the UEFA Europa Leag…
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sports · Colombian footballer (born 1986) · association football player · also Radamel Falcao, Falcao
Born 10 February 1986 · Q138172
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2026· 4 entries
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2024· 1 entry
Played for Millonarios (2024) — 35 appearances, 12 goals.
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2021· 2 entries
When Falcao joined Rayo Vallecano he chose the jersey number 3, same jersey number his father played with, to honour him
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Played for Rayo Vallecano (2021–2024) — 71 appearances, 9 goals.
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2019· 2 entries
Played for Galatasaray S.K. (2019–2021) — 34 appearances, 19 goals.
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Falcao has played for Galatasaray, Rayo Vallecano, and Millonarios
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2018· 4 entries
The Guardian: Colombia's Radamel Falcao says US referee guilty of pro-England bias
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The Guardian: Gary Cahill says England ‘are very aware’ of threat posed by Radamel Falcao
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Won award: Coupe de la Ligue top scorer (2017–18).
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Runner-up: Coupe de la Ligue with Monaco (2017–18).
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2017· 6 entries
Won the French Ligue 1 with Monaco (2016-2017).
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Runner-up: Trophée des Champions with Monaco (2017).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Monaco (2016–17).
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Runner-up: Coupe de la Ligue with Monaco (2016–17).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (August 2017).
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The Guardian: Falcao's brace against Nice puts Monaco in Ligue 1 driving seat
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2016· 6 entries
The Guardian: Radamel Falcao left out of Chelsea’s Champions League squad
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The Guardian: Radamel Falcao keen on move to China after Atlético Madrid deal falls through
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The Guardian: Radamel Falcao was prevented by injury from returning to Monaco
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The Guardian: Monaco decide injured Radamel Falcao can stay at Chelsea
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The Guardian: Radamel Falcao may cut Chelsea loan short and return to Monaco
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Helping the club end the league dominance of Paris Saint-Germain by winning the 2016–17 Ligue 1 title, scoring 21 goals
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2015· 5 entries
The Guardian: Chelsea hit by Falcao setback as Hiddink hits back over Garde’s Rémy loan hint
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The Guardian: John Terry backs ‘top, top player’ Radamel Falcao to succeed at Chelsea
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Runner-up: FA Community Shield (2015).
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2015–2016) — 10 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Chelsea in 2015.
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2014· 2 entries
Joined Manchester United in 2014.
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2014–2015) — 26 appearances, 4 goals.
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2013· 8 entries
Won: Copa del Rey with Atlético Madrid (2012–13).
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Won award: UEFA La Liga Dream Team (2012–13).
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Won award: ESPN Best La Liga XI (2012–13).
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Played for AS Monaco FC (2013–2019) — 108 appearances, 65 goals.
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Convinced Swiss watchmaking company Hublot to donate US$100,000 to a United Nations program in Colombia
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For €60 million, one of the most expensive transfers at the time
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As part of a Champions League group stage match
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In early 2013, it was revealed that Falcao was expecting his first child with her.
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2012· 15 entries
Won the FIFA FIFPro World XI with Ath Madrid (2012).
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Won award: Marca La Liga Team of the Season (2011–12).
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Won award: The Guardian European Team of the Year (2011–12).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League final Man of the Match (2012).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League top scorer (2011–12).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid (2012).
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Won award: Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year (2012).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World11 (2012).
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Won award: FIFA Ballon d'Or 5th place (2012).
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Won award: UEFA Super Cup Man of the Match (2012).
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Won award: Bleacher Report La Liga Starting XI (2011–12).
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Won award: Bleacher Report La Liga Player of the Season (2011–12).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Atlético Madrid (2011–12).
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That he thought Falcao was the best at heading the ball and finishing in the world
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Was named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI, finished in fifth place for the FIFA Ballon d'Or, and was awarded the Globe Soccer Best Player of the Year
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2011· 11 entries
Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga with FC Porto (2010-2011).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Porto (2010–11).
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Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto (2011).
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Won award: Portuguese Golden Ball (2010–11).
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Won: Taça de Portugal with Porto (2010–11).
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Won: Primeira Liga with Porto (2010–11).
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Won award: UEFA Best Player in Europe 5th place (2010–11).
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Won award: UEFA Special Award for most UEFA Europa League/UEFA Cup goals in a season (2011).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League top scorer (2010–11).
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2011–2013) — 68 appearances, 52 goals.
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Joined Ath Madrid in 2011.
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2010· 3 entries
Won the Portuguese Taca de Portugal with FC Porto (2009-2010).
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Won: Taça de Portugal with Porto (2009–10).
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Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto (2010).
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2009· 5 entries
Won: Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira with Porto (2009).
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Relocated to Europe as he joined Portuguese club Porto
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Joined FC Porto in 2009.
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Played for FC Porto (2009–2011) — 51 appearances, 41 goals.
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The club had a difficult start: they were eliminated in the group stage of the 2009 Copa Libertadores and won few games at the beginning of the 2009 Clausura
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2008· 2 entries
Won the Argentinian Primera Division with River Plate (2007-2008).
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Won: Argentine Primera División with River Plate (2007–08).
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2007· 2 entries
Won award: South American Team of the Year (2007).
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Played for Colombia men's national football team (2007–2023) — 104 appearances, 36 goals.
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2005· 4 entries
Won: South American Youth Championship with Colombia U20 (2005).
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Played for Colombia national under-20 football team (2005–2007) — 3 appearances, 2 goals.
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Joined River Plate in 2005.
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Played for Club Atlético River Plate (2005–2009) — 90 appearances, 34 goals.
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2003· 1 entry
Falcao received his first call-up to the under-20 team for a friendly match against Venezuela at Copa Simón Bolívar
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2001· 1 entry
Played for Colombia national under-17 football team (2001–2005) — 4 appearances, 1 goals.
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2000· 1 entry
Lanceros' coach, Hernán Pacheco, began to consider the 14-year-old more seriously; Falcao played seven matches that year
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1999· 1 entry
Played for Gimnasia de la plata (1999–2001) — 8 appearances, 1 goals.
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1995· 2 entries
Falcao turned his attention back to football
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However, when the family returned to Colombia in 1995, Falcao turned his attention back to football.
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1986· 1 entry
Born 1986-02-10.
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1932· 1 entry
With his wife to work as an accountant for the United Fruit Company in Colombia and start a new life
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