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José René Higuita Zapata is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the dramatic, and sometimes even scoring goals despite being a goalkeeper.
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sports · Colombian footballer (born 1966) · association football player · association football coach · also René Higuita, Rene Higuita, José René Higuita Zapata, Higuita
Born 27 August 1966 · Q237494
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“s daughter. The family insisted he take a cash gift for his role but in doing so Higuita broke strict anti-kidnapping laws. He was sent to prison for seven months, in which he says he was interrogated over Escobar”
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Irish Sun: Rene Higuita’s moment of magic was one of the most incredible things I’ve seen on a football pitch, says England legend
Yahoo: René Higuita: Everything to Know About the Life and Career of Colombian Footballer
The New Indian Express: Debate in Kerala over name of Colombian football legend Rene Higuita; here's why
Irish Sun: ‘I was tired of being ugly’ – Scorpion kick goalkeeper Rene Higuita looks unrecognisable after televised plastic surgery
as.com: René Higuita's legendary scorpion kick lives on
ESPN: Colombia legend Rene Higuita using 1990 World Cup blunder to fight coronavirus
The Sun: Wembley scorpion save hero Rene Higuita reveals he visited Pablo Escobar in jail and pair became big friends despite drug lord’s infamous past
CBSSports.com: Rene Higuita, Colombian keeper known for scorpion kick, punches fan in face after being taunted
Yahoo: Scorpion Kicks, Wild Hair and Prison Time: Look Back at World Cup Soccer's 'Madman' Goalie René Higuita
Irish Sun: Rene Higuita: He was Colombia’s ‘ugliest icon’ famous for his scorpion kick at Wembley and being close to drug lord Pablo Escobar
The Mirror: The Rene Higuita Scorpion Kick: Colombian keeper recreates it to mark the 20th anniversary
ESPN: Colombia's James Rodriguez needs a rest - Rene Higuita
NDTV: Rene Higuita promises his best show at the Salt Lake stadium
Yahoo! Sports: Rene Higuita can still pull off a scorpion kick (sort of)
And was the club goalkeeper coach for about 5 years, until 2016
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Won award: Golden Foot Legends Award (2009).
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Channel 4 News: Political Football: Rene Higuita
Played for Deportivo Pereira (2008–2010) — 12 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for Leones F.C. (2008–2008) — 10 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Asociación Civil Deportivo Lara (2007–2007) — 10 appearances, 5 goals.
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Underwent plastic surgery to completely change his appearance
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Played for Gold Eagles (2005–2005) — 13 appearances, 1 goals.
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After failing a drug test while playing for Aucas
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Higuita participated in the reality TV program La Isla de Los famosos: Una Aventura Pirata ("The Island of the Famous: A Pirate Adventure"), a show similar to Survivor
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Played for Sociedad Deportiva Aucas (2004–2004) — 35 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Deportivo Pereira (2002–2003) — 13 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Junior de Barranquilla (2001–2002) — 4 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Real Cartagena (2000–2001) — 21 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Deportivo Independiente Medellín (1999–2000) — 20 appearances, 11 goals.
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Joined Veracruz in 1997.
Played for Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz (1997–1998) — 30 appearances, 2 goals.
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Won the Colombian Categoria Primera A with Atlético Nacional (1994).
Won: Categoría Primera A with Atlético Nacional (1994).
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Higuita was not deemed fit to be picked for Colombia's 1994 FIFA World Cup squad
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Joined Atlético Nacional in 1993.
Higuita was imprisoned in 1993 after getting involved in a kidnapping.
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Played for Atlético Nacional (1993–1997) — 69 appearances, 1 goals.
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Joined Valladolid in 1992.
Played for Real Valladolid (1992–1992) — 15 appearances, 2 goals.
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Won the Colombian Categoria Primera A with Atlético Nacional (1991).
Won: Categoría Primera A with Atlético Nacional (1991).
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Won award: South American Team of the Year (1990).
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Won the Copa Libertadores with Atlético Nacional (1989).
Won: Copa Interamericana with Atlético Nacional (1989).
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Won award: South American Team of the Year (1989).
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Won: Copa Libertadores with Atlético Nacional (1989).
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Played for Colombia men's national football team (1987–1999) — 68 appearances, 3 goals.
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Joined Atlético Nacional in 1986.
Played for Atlético Nacional (1986–1992) — 112 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for Boyacá Patriotas (1985–1985) — 16 appearances, 7 goals.
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Joined Millonarios F.C. in 1985.
Born 1966-08-27.
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