James David Rodríguez Rubio, widely known as James Rodríguez, was born on July 12, 1991, in Cúcuta, Colombia. His mother is María del Pilar Rubio. He grew up in a middle-class family and faced a modest upbringing. Rodríguez completed his early education in Colombia and was considered a bright student during his school years.
Rodríguez began his football journey at a very young age, joining the Colombian club Envigado in 1995 when he was just four years old. It was at this club that he took his first steps in developing fundamental football skills. He spent his formative years with Envigado, where he played in the youth system and later advanced to the senior team.
During his tenure with Envigado's senior squad, Rodríguez appeared in 42 matches and scored 5 goals. His performances there captured the attention of international scouts, and soon he moved abroad to further his professional career.
In 2010, Rodríguez signed with FC Porto in Portugal, marking a significant step forward in his career. Over three seasons with Porto, he established himself as one of the team’s key players. He played a total of 63 matches, scoring 25 goals. His contributions were instrumental in helping the club secure domestic league titles and compete strongly in European competitions.
Rodríguez transferred to AS Monaco in 2013, where he became a central figure in the team's midfield. His vision, technical skills, and playmaking abilities stood out in Ligue 1. It was during his time at Monaco that he truly rose to global prominence, notably following his exceptional performance in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
At the World Cup, Rodríguez was the tournament's top scorer with six goals, earning him the Golden Boot and worldwide recognition. His standout play helped lead the Colombian national team to the quarter-finals, their best finish in the tournament's history at the time.
| Birth Date: | 12 Jul, 1991 |
| Age: | 28 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | Colombia |
| Birth Place: | Cúcuta |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Colombian association football player |
| Spouse: | Daniela Ospina[2010-2017] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 80 million |
