Why is Valderrama famous?
Arguably the best Colombian player of all time, or at least the best known, Valderrama was recognisable by his enormous tuft of blonde hair. Having played a total of 111 matches for his country, he was named as South American Footballer of the Year on no less than two occasions.
How many goals Valderrama scored?
He had scored 11 goals throughout his career. Valderrama spent his initial years of footballing in South America and Europe. He started at Union Magdalena in Colombia where he played 94 league games and scored 5 goals.
How tall is Pibe Valderrama?
5′ 9″Carlos Valderrama / Height
How old is El Pibe Valderrama?
60 years (September 2, 1961)Carlos Valderrama / Age
Why is Carlos Valderrama called El Pibe?
Carlos played after school classes on the La Castellana sand court in the Pescaíto neighborhood of Santa Marta. He is known worldwide as ‘El Pibe’, a nickname that was given to him by an Argentine friend of his father (in Argentina “pibe” means child or young man).
What position did Carlos Valderrama?
MidfielderCarlos Valderrama / Position
When did Valderrama retire?
Valderrama played on the Colombian national team from 1985 to 1998. He was chosen as captain shortly after he arrived on the team and led Colombia to compete in three World Cups (1990, 1994, 1998). After Valderrama retired from playing professional soccer in 2004, he became a coach.
When did El Pibe retire?
2002
El Pibe was in Tampa for 2 seasons before moving to the Miami Fusion for 2 more. He would return to the Mutiny for 3 more seasons before ending his career with the Colorado Rapids in 2002.
Where does El Pibe live?
Barranquilla
Valderrama, who grew up playing on a sand lot in a poor neighborhood of Santa Marta, now lives in the nearby city of Barranquilla and rarely goes unnoticed on the streets. Still sporting the same flowing locks as before, he always has time to give autographs and take photos with people of all ages.