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Top 10 Colombia Men’s All Time Goal Scorers

The Colombian national football team are one of the highest-rated international teams in the world. They have produced some incredible talents through the years, including some of the best goal scorers of all time. They have managed to win various honours, such as the Copa America, Central American and Caribbean Games throughout their long history. While they have not had a lot of success when it comes to winning the prestigious FIFA World Cup trophy, their consistency through the years is why they are so highly rated in the world of football. This article talks about the top 10 goal scorers in the Colombian football team’s history.

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10. Adolfo Valencia – 14 Goals

Adolfo Valencia played for the Colombian football team from 1992 to 1998. He played as a striker and made 37 appearances for his country, scoring 14 goals, which makes his goals-per-game ratio 0.38. The Colombian star played for a plethora of clubs during his domestic career, with some of the biggest teams being Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Independiente Santa Fe, Independiente Medellin, and PAOK. Valencia spent most of his career at Independiente Santa Fe, where he had three different stints.

8. Victor Aristizabal – 15 Goals

Victor Aristizabal played for the Colombian football team from 1993 to 2003. He scored 15 goals in 66 appearances and had a goals-per-game ratio of 0.23. The striker played for various clubs during his domestic career, playing the role of the clinical finisher for each team he played for. Some of the most prominent clubs Victor Aristizabal represented during his domestic career were Atletico Nacional, Valencia, Sao Paulo, and Santos.

8. Teofilo Gutierrez – 15 Goals

Teofilo Gutierrez is another Colombian star who scored 15 goals for the Colombian football team in 51 appearances. The striker played from 2009 to 2017 and finished his international career with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.29. Gutierrez was a brilliant player for his country and all the clubs he played for. He played for multiple clubs during his domestic career, representing teams like Racing Club, River Plater Sporting CP, and Atletico Junior.

6. Luis Diaz – 16 Goals

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Luis Diaz is one of the only two players on this list who is still an active footballer. He started playing for the Colombian national football team in 2018 and has continued to represent them till the present day. He has scored 16 goals for them in 61 appearances as of now, putting his goals-per-game ratio at 0.27. Luis Diaz represented Barranquilla, Atletico Junior, and Porto in the past and currently plays for Premier League side Liverpool. Diaz is still just 28 years old and has quite some time left in his career. It will not be surprising if he ends up rising even higher on the list before retiring from international football.

6. Carlos Bacca – 16 Goals

Carlos Bacca played for Colombia from 2010 to 2018, scoring 16 goals in 52 appearances at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.31. The Colombian star made his international debut on 11th August 2010 and managed to score on his debut. Bacca has played for various prestigious clubs in his domestic career, some of which are Atletico Junior, Club Brugge, Sevilla, AC Milan, Villarreal, and Granada. While Bacca retired from international duty in 2018, he still plays domestic football and represents the Colombian club Atletico Junior.

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5. Freddy Rincon – 17 Goals

Freddy Rincon is regarded as one of the greatest Colombian legends. He made 84 appearances for them, scoring 17 goals. He represented them from 1990 to 2001, ending his international career with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.20. Rincon played for a plethora of professional clubs, including some of the best teams in the world, like Palmeiras, Napoli, Real Madrid, and Santos.

4. Faustino Asprilla – 20 Goals

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Faustino Asprilla played for various clubs, including Atletico Nacional, Newcastle United, Palmeiras, Fluminense, and Parma. He was a fantastic striker who won trophies at various clubs like the Categoria Primera A with Nacional, the Coppa Italia with Parma, and the Copa dos Campeoes with Palmeiras. His international career spanned from 1993 to 2001. He scored 20 goals for them in 57 appearances, ending with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.35.

3. Arnoldo Iguaran – 25 Goals

Arnoldo Iguaran is one of the top three goal scorers in the history of the Colombian football team. He represented them from 1979 to 1993, scoring 25 goals in 68 appearances. He ended his international career with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.37. Iguaran spent the majority of his career representing the Colombian football club Millonarios F.C., making 258 appearances for them in all competitions and scoring 88 goals. The brilliant Colombian goal scorer even managed to win the 1987 Copa America Golden Boot while representing the Colombian national football team.

2. James Rodriguez – 29 Goals

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— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 15, 2024

James Rodriguez is regarded as one of the best Colombian players in history, which is why it is not shocking to see him so high on this list. Rodriguez is the second and final player on this list who is still an active player. He made his international debut in 2011 and still continues to represent the Colombian football team. He has made a total of 112 appearances and scored 29 goals at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.26. James Rodriguez has played for some very prestigious clubs in his career, including the likes of Porto, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

1. Radamel Falcao – 36 Goals

Radamel Falcao is regarded as one of the best strikers of all time and was known for his impressive finishing skills. He represented the Colombian national football team from 2007 to 2023 and scored 36 goals in 104 appearances at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.35. Falcao has played for a plethora of domestic clubs, including Rover Plate, Porto, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, and Chelsea. While Falcao has retired from international duty, he still plays football and currently represents Colombian football club Millonarios F.C.

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