Carlos Valderrama
Soccer Player

Carlos Valderrama Net Worth

Carlos Valderrama is a Colombian soccer player who was born on September 2, 1961 in Santa Marta, Colombia. He is best known for his dazzling passes, his trademark blonde afro, and his sparkling jewelry. He was a member of the Colombian national team from 1985 to 1999, and was twice named South American Footballer of the Year. In 1996, he was named MLS MVP with the Tampa Bay Mutiny.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 2, 1961
Birth Place Santa Marta, Colombia
Age 62 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

Midfielder nicknamed "El Pibe" who became known as much for his dazzling passes as he was for his trademark blonde afro and sparkling jewelry. He was a member of the Colombian national team from 1985 to 1999, two-time South American Footballer of the Year, and MLS MVP with the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 1996.

Before Fame

He began his professional career with Union Magdalena in 1981.

Trivia

He was on the cover of the video game International Superstar Soccer 98 developed for PlayStation and Nintendo 64.

Family Life

He fathered three children with his wife Claribeth.

Associated With

He joined the MLS's Tampa Bay Mutiny in 1996, doing his part to promote the league abroad, long before David Beckham and other superstars of the European leagues went to the MLS.

Some Carlos Valderrama images

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