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James Rodríguez ends 15-year Colombia career at 35 and says gave 'absolutely everything'

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James Rodríguez, a prominent midfielder for Colombia, announced on Tuesday that he is ending his 15-year international career at age 35. He recently signed with Atlético Nacional, concluding his time playing abroad. In a video posted to social media, Rodríguez reflected on his achievements, including winning the Golden Boot in the 2014 World Cup and captaining Colombia to the Copa América final in 2024. With 31 goals in 131 appearances for the national team, he expressed pride and gratitude for his journey with the Colombian jersey.

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James Rodríguez, one of Colombia's most celebrated midfielders, announced on Tuesday he is ending his 15-year career with the national team at age 35. He recently signed with Atlético Nacional, concluding a long period playing outside Colombia. In a video posted to social media, Rodríguez reflected on his journey, highlighting moments of joy and challenges over many matches and years. His international career began in October 2011 against Bolivia, but it was his performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he scored six goals across five games, that marked his peak achievement, earning him the Golden Boot award. Rodríguez expressed pride in leaving the national team jersey in a stronger position than when he started.

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Rodríguez PERSON · 6× Brazil GPE · 3× Colombia GPE · 3× Colombian NORP · 3× Atlético Nacional ORG · 1× BOGOTÁ GPE · 1× Bolivia GPE · 1× James Rodríguez PERSON · 1× La Paz GPE · 1× Spanish NORP · 1×

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The 35-year-old Rodríguez recently signed with Atlético Nacional — concluding a long stint playing abroad—and has now decided to step aside from the national team. “After many years, matches, moments of joy, and tough times, I feel the moment has come to close a chapter of my life: my journey with the Colombian national team,” Rodríguez said in a video posted to his social media channels.

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James Rodríguez ends 15-year Colombia career at 35 and says gave 'absolutely everything' · assertive framing

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James Rodríguez, one of the most talented midfielders in Colombian soccer history, announced the end of his 15-year international career Tuesday. asserted

Rodríguez → announce → career

Rodríguez → sign → channels

“Wearing the jersey was a dream, but also an enormous responsibility.” asserted

Wearing → wear → jersey

Rodríguez made his senior national team debut in October 2011 in a victory over Bolivia in La Paz. asserted

Rodríguez → make → Paz

His crowning achievement came three years later at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he scored six goals in five matches to win the Golden Boot. asserted

he → come → Boot

“I was fortunate enough to experience moments I never imagined — World Cups, goals, and unforgettable nights; victories that made us believe and defeats that made us stronger,” Rodríguez said. asserted

Rodríguez → experience → moments

“From the moment I joined the national team, I wanted to leave the jersey in a stronger position when I eventually moved on, and looking back at the journey, I feel I achieved that.” asserted

I → join → that

That breakout performance in Brazil earned him a move to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, where he spent six seasons and collected two La Liga titles. asserted

he → earn → titles

His club career also included stints with Bayern Munich and Everton. asserted

career → include → Munich

Since 2022, he has bounced around with stints with Olympiakos in Greece, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Rayo Vallecano in Spain, Club León in Mexico and Minnesota United in the MLS, where he played just six matches. asserted

he → bounce → matches

“I had the honor of wearing the number 10 jersey and the captain’s armband; I tried to do so with respect, responsibility, and an awareness of what Colombia represents,” he added. asserted

he → have → what

“I had good days and difficult ones, but I never stopped feeling proud of these colors.” asserted

I → have → colors

Internationally, Rodríguez also played in the 2018 World Cup and the 2026 edition, matching Carlos Valderrama and Freddy Rincón for the most tournament appearances by a Colombian player. asserted

Rodríguez → play → player

He also captained Colombia to the 2024 Copa América final — the country’s first appearance in the title match in 23 years. asserted

He → captain → years

He finishes his international career with 31 goals in 131 appearances. asserted

He → finish → appearances

“I leave with peace of mind because I know I gave absolutely everything; thank you for every memory, every hug, and every moment,” added Rodríguez. asserted

Rodríguez → leave → memory

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