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Carlos Valderrama (Carlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio) was born on 2 September, 1961 in Santa Marta, Colombia, is a Colombian footballer (born 1961). Discover Carlos Valderrama's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

Popular As Carlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio
Occupation N/A
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 2 September 1961
Birthday 2 September
Birthplace Santa Marta, Colombia
Nationality Colombia

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Carlos Valderrama Height, Weight & Measurements

At 62 years old, Carlos Valderrama height is 1.75 m .

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Who Is Carlos Valderrama's Wife?

His wife is Elvira Redondo

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Carlos Valderrama Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Carlos Valderrama worth at the age of 62 years old? Carlos Valderrama’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Colombia. We have estimated Carlos Valderrama's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1961

Carlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio ( Colombian Spanish: ; born 2 September 1961), also known as "El Pibe" ("The Kid"), is a Colombian former professional footballer and sports commentator for Fútbol de Primera, who played as an attacking midfielder.

Valderrama is considered by many to be one of the greatest South American players in history and one of the best players of his era.

1980

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.

1981

Born in Santa Marta, Colombia, Valderrama began his career at Unión Magdalena of the Colombian First Division in 1981.

1984

He also later played for Millonarios in 1984.

1985

Valderrama was a member of the Colombia national football team from 1985 until 1998.

He represented Colombia in 111 full internationals and scored 11 times, making him the second-most capped player in the country's history, behind only David Ospina.

He joined Deportivo Cali in 1985, where he played most of his Colombian football.

Valderrama was a member of the Colombia national football team from 1985 until 1998; he made 111 international appearances, scoring 11 goals, making him the most capped outfield player in the country's history.

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.

1987

He won the South American Footballer of the Year award in 1987 and 1993, He is the fifth highest assister in the history of national teams and the twelfth overall, including clubs, and in 1999, he was also named one of the top 100 players of the 20th century by World Soccer.

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.

1988

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.

In the decisive game, German striker Pierre Littbarski scored what appeared to be the winning goal in the 88th minute of the game; however, within the last minute of injury time, Valderrama beat several opposing players and made a crucial left-footed pass to Freddy Rincón, who subsequently equalised, sealing a place for Colombia in the second round of the tournament with a 1–1 draw.

Colombia were eliminated in the round of 16, following a 2–1 extra time loss to Cameroon.

1990

He played a major role during the golden era of Colombian football in the 1990s, representing his national side in three FIFA World Cups and five Copa América tournaments.

After spending most of his career playing club football in South America and Europe, towards the end of his career Valderrama played in Major League Soccer, joining the league in its first season.

One of the most recognisable players in the league at the time of its inception, he helped popularise the league during the second half of the 1990s.

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.

He represented and captained his national side in the 1990, 1994, and

Some of Valderrama's most impressive international performances came during the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, during which he served as Colombia's captain.

He helped his team to a 2–0 win against the UAE in Colombia's opening match of the group stage, scoring the second goal of the match with a strike from 20 yards.

Colombia lost their second match against Yugoslavia, however, needing at least a draw against the eventual champions West Germany in their final group match in order to advance to the next round of the competition.

1991

In 1991, he remained in Europe and joined Spanish side Real Valladolid for a season.

1992

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.

1993

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.

1996

Valderrama began his Major League Soccer career with the US side Tampa Bay Mutiny in the league's inaugural 1996 season.

The team won the first ever Supporters' Shield, awarded for having the league's best regular season record, while Valderrama was the league's first Most Valuable Player, finishing the season with 4 goals and 17 assists.

1997

He remained with the club for the 1997 season, and also spent a spell on loan back at Deportivo Cali in Colombia, before moving to another MLS side, Miami Fusion, in 1998, where he also remained for two seasons.

1998

1998 FIFA World Cups, and also took part in the 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995 Copa América tournaments.

2000

He returned to Tampa Bay in 2000, spending two more seasons with the club; while a member of the Mutiny, the team would sell Carlos Valderrama wigs at Tampa Stadium.

In the 2000 MLS season, Valderrama recorded the only 20+ assist season in MLS history—ending the season with 26 — a single season assist record that remains intact to this day, and which MLS itself suggested was an "unbreakable" record in a 2012 article.

2001

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.

In the MLS, Valderrama scored relatively few goals (16) for a midfielder, but is the league's fourth all-time leader in assists (114) after Brad Davis (123), Steve Ralston (135) – a former teammate, and Landon Donovan (145).

2004

In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.

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.

2005

To this day, he is an icon and is considered one of the most decorated players to ever play in MLS; in 2005, he was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI.

In 2005, he was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI.