Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia was a Colombian professional footballer who played 84 games for the Colombia national team between 1990 and 2001. A versatile midfielder, he was capable of playing on the left, in the centre or as an attacking midfielder. At club level he played for Independiente Santa Fé, América de Cali (Colombia), Napoli (Italy), Real Madrid (Spain), Palmeiras, Santos, and Corinthians (Brazil).
Rincón in 2022
Colombia national football team
The Colombia national football team represents Colombia in men's international football and is managed by the Colombian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Colombia. They are a member of CONMEBOL and are currently ranked 14th in the FIFA World Rankings. The team are nicknamed Los Cafeteros due to the coffee production in their country. The national team has been a symbol of nationalism, pride, and passion for many Colombians worldwide. Colombia is known for having a passionate fan base, and the team's dances during goal celebrations have been symbolic.
Fernando Paternoster of Argentina became Colombia's first non-domestic coach in 1938.
Colombia at their first South American Championship in 1945
Rodolfo Orlandini, who represented Argentina at the first edition of the World Cup, managed Colombia during their first World Cup qualification campaign for Sweden '58.
Argentine Adolfo Pedernera helped Colombia to qualify and coached for them at their first World Cup in 1962.
