CARLOS "PIBE" VALDERRAMA

CARLOS "EL PIBE" VALDERRAMA

Carlos Alberto Valderrama (1961- ).He is a Colombian soccer player. He is one of the most talented midfielders in Colombia and South America. He was born on September 2 of 1961 in Santa Marta, Colombia. He began his sport career in Colombia.

• Union Magdalena (1981-198
• Millonarios (1984)
•  Deportivo Cali (1985 - 1988)

Then El Pibe, played in two international teams:

•      Montpellier (France) (1988 - 1990 )
•           Valladolid (Spain) (1990 - 1991)

He came back to Colombia and He played in:

• Independiente Medellin (1992)
• Junior de Barranquilla (1993 - 1996)

His last stage of his career was in Major League Soccer of U.S.A. In that country he played for:

•            Tampa Bay Munity
•            Miami Fusion
•       Colorado Rapids

He was a spectacular soccer player; he had a exceptional technique, good dribbling and phenomenal capacity for passing He is known as a master in give passes. His popularity also grown due to his hairstyle.. Even, Pibe fans wear wigs alluding to his hair.  

He won The Golden Ball as the best American soccer player twice in 1987 and 1993. He was the best soccer player of the league in Colombia and U.S.A in many opportunities.

He exceeded the 100 international matches with Colombia selection. He debuted in 1985 and he was the captain of the team for 10 years.  He played 5 editions of America Cup and 3 editions of FIFA World Cup.

He had team partners such as Rene Higuita, Freddy Rincon, Adolfo "Tren" Valencia and Faustino "Tino” Asprilla.