Who is the best player in Colombia national football team history?

Rank the greatest Los Cafeteros players ever — from Carlos Valderrama's visionary genius and Falcao's lethal striking to James Rodríguez's 2014 World Cup golden boot.

Carlos Valderrama

Colombia's most iconic player ever, El Pibe's unmistakable permed hair matched his genius as a playmaker, and his extraordinary vision and passing made him one of South America's finest.

1/11

René Higuita

The original 'sweeper-keeper' El Loco, famous for his scorpion-kick save at Wembley, relentless adventure from the back, and his role in Colombia's legendary 1990s golden generation.

2/11

Radamel Falcao

One of the most lethal strikers of his generation, El Tigre scored prolifically for Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco, captaining Colombia to the World Cup quarter-final in 2014.

3/11

James Rodríguez

Supremely gifted attacking midfielder who lit up the 2014 World Cup with a tournament-winning Golden Boot and that astonishing volley against Uruguay, becoming Colombia's modern symbol.

4/11

Faustino Asprilla

Mercurial and unpredictable winger whose breathtaking skill, hat-trick against Barcelona and eccentric personality made him a beloved figure at Newcastle and one of football's most entertaining players.

5/11

Freddy Rincón

Powerful and dynamic midfielder who scored a last-minute World Cup equaliser against Germany in 1990, becoming a Colombian legend whose legacy lives on after his tragic passing.

6/11

Juan Cuadrado

Skilful and electric winger who tormented full-backs across Serie A during a stellar career at Fiorentina and Juventus while being one of Colombia's most dynamic attackers.

7/11

Andrés Escobar

Tragically short-lived central defender whose beautiful sportsmanship and unfortunate own goal at the 1994 World Cup led to his shocking murder, making him a symbol of the game's bittersweet humanity.

8/11

Iván Córdoba

Tenacious and commanding central defender who was an essential figure at Inter Milan under José Mourinho and brought immense reliability and experience to the Colombian back line.

9/11

Juan Fernando Quintero

Creative and technical attacking midfielder known for his delicate left foot, scored a stunning free kick against Japan at the 2018 World Cup and is one of Colombia's most gifted modern players.

10/11

Luis Díaz

Explosive and unpredictable left winger who burst onto the global scene at Porto and Liverpool, becoming one of Colombia's most thrilling modern exports with electric dribbling and end product.

11/11