Summary

James Rodríguez (Colombia), Midfielder, 127 caps, 31 international goals, model: 5.8% to score anytime at WC 2026

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James Rodríguez

#10 Midfielder Minnesota United FC (USA) Colombia

James Rodríguez is a 35-year-old midfielder for Minnesota United FC (USA) and Colombia. He has earned 127 caps and 31 international goals for Colombia. Our model puts Colombia's title chance at 1% with a 82% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. James has collected 26 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

127 Caps

31 Goals

Age35Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)Weight163 lbs

View next match prediction See Colombia team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume High

Tournament form Steady

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James Rodríguez · the model’s read

James Rodríguez brings 127 caps and 31 international goals for Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for Minnesota United FC (USA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Rodríguez's anytime-goalscoring probability at 5.8% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.22 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

James Rodríguez: World Cup 2026 Form

How James has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.3

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

8.1

Last match vs Portugal

Trending up

6.7

vs Uzbekistan

72 min

7.0

vs DR Congo

58 min

8.1

vs Portugal

76 min

James Rodríguez: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (51 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.3

Career baseline 7.5

2.62 Shotsper 90 min 2.25

1.31 Shots on targetper 90 min 1.01

4.37 Key passesper 90 min 3.58

— Tacklesper 90 min 0.65

0.44 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.2

1.75 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.72

91 Touchesper 90 min 79

At World Cup 2026, James is rating 7.3 — below his 7.5 career baseline.

Colombia Squad

Full squad

James is part of a Colombia squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group K.

David Ospina Goalkeeper 6.5 Career rating

Davinson Sánchez Defender 1.93 Tackles / 90

Luis Díaz Forward 3.04 Shots / 90

Santiago Arias Defender 1.35 Tackles / 90

Jefferson Lerma Midfielder 0.64 Key passes / 90

Yerry Mina Defender 1.25 Tackles / 90

James Rodríguez: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Sao Paulo

2023 - 2024

Olympiakos

2022 - 2023

Al-Rayyan SC

2021 - 2022

Everton

2020 - 2021

Bayern Munich

2017 - 2019

Real Madrid

2014 - 2020

Monaco

2013 - 2014

FC Porto

2010 - 2013

Banfield

2008 - 2010

Envigado F.C.

2005 - 2008

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

26 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

3× Portuguese Primeira Liga 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013

2× FIFA Club World Cup 2014, 2016

2× German Bundesliga 2017-2018, 2018-2019

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

3 League Titles

6 Cup Competitions

1 International

2 Individual Awards

League Titles 3

3× Portuguese Primeira Liga
2010-20112011-20122012-2013
2× German Bundesliga
2017-20182018-2019
2× Spanish La Liga
2016-20172019-2020

Cup Competitions 6

2× FIFA Club World Cup
20142016
2× UEFA Champions League
2015-20162016-2017
2× UEFA Super Cup
20142016
1× Argentinian Primera Division
2009

+ 2 more competitions

International 1

1× UEFA Europa League
2010-2011

Individual Awards 2

1× FIFA Puskás Award
2014
1× FIFA World Cup Golden Boot
2014

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from James's career.

6 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

26 AchievementsMajor honours

FIFA World Cup Dream Team Colombia ·

FIFA World Cup

Selection

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match Colombia ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

Copa America Player Of The Match Colombia ·

Copa America

Award

James Rodríguez: Quick Facts

#10Shirt number

35Age

1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)Height

163 lbsWeight

Cúcuta, ColombiaBirthplace

Minnesota United FC (USA)Club

James in pictures

James Rodríguez — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the Colombia squad at World Cup 2026

Colombia team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does James Rodríguez play?

James Rodríguez plays as a Midfielder for Minnesota United FC (USA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Colombia.

How many caps does James Rodríguez have?

James Rodríguez has 127 international caps for Colombia, with 31 international goals.

What trophies has James Rodríguez won?

James Rodríguez has won 26 career honours. Notable titles include Portuguese Primeira Liga (x3), FIFA Club World Cup (x2), German Bundesliga (x2).

What is Colombia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Colombia at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 82% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Colombia in at World Cup 2026?

Colombia are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Portugal.