Colombian football fever! As the beautiful game sets the pitch alight in 2024, all eyes are on the talented Colombia National Football Team Squad Copa América 2024. This in-depth look dives into Los Cafeteros’ squad, revealing the full list of players alongside their inspiring coach and captain. We’ll also unveil their home turf and upcoming fixtures, so you can be there virtually or in the stands cheering them on to victory!
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.
Colombia National Football Team Players, Current squad
This is Colombia team for FIFA World Cup 2026, Colombia National Football Team Players for other Tournament like Euro 2024. Colombia Squad for International Friendlies, CONCACAF Gold Cup, CONCACAF Nations League, Summer Olympics, FIFA Confederations Cup, and World Cup qualifying.
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Ospina | 31 August 1988 (age 35) | 128 | 0 | Al Nassr | |
| 12 | Camilo Vargas | 9 March 1989 (age 35) | 21 | 0 | Atlas | |
| 22 | Álvaro Montero | 29 March 1995 (age 29) | 8 | 0 | Millonarios | |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | Carlos Cuesta | 9 March 1999 (age 25) | 13 | 0 | Genk | |
| 3 | Jhon Lucumí | 26 June 1998 (age 25) | 18 | 0 | Bologna | |
| 4 | Santiago Arias | 13 January 1992 (age 32) | 56 | 0 | Bahia | |
| 13 | Juan David Cabal | 8 January 2001 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Hellas Verona | |
| 15 | Yerson Mosquera | 2 May 2001 (age 23) | 3 | 0 | Villareal | |
| 17 | Johan Mojica | 21 August 1992 (age 31) | 24 | 1 | Osasuna | |
| 21 | Daniel Muñoz | 25 May 1996 (age 27) | 25 | 1 | Crystal Palace | |
| 24 | Gabriel Fuentes | 9 February 1997 (age 27) | 0 | 0 | Junior | |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 5 | Kevin Castaño | 29 September 2000 (age 23) | 7 | 0 | Krasnodar | |
| 6 | Richard Ríos | 2 June 2000 (age 23) | 5 | 0 | Palmeiras | |
| 8 | Jorge Carrascal | 25 May 1998 (age 25) | 13 | 1 | Dynamo Moscow | |
| 10 | James Rodríguez (captain) | 12 July 1991 (age 32) | 98 | 27 | São Paulo | |
| 11 | Jhon Arias | 21 September 1997 (age 26) | 13 | 1 | Fluminense | |
| 16 | Jefferson Lerma | 25 October 1994 (age 29) | 41 | 1 | Crystal Palace | |
| 20 | Juan Fernando Quintero | 18 January 1993 (age 31) | 34 | 4 | Racing | |
| 23 | Yáser Asprilla | 19 November 2003 (age 20) | 4 | 2 | Watford | |
| 25 | Juan Portilla | 12 September 1998 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Talleres | |
| 26 | Gustavo Puerta | 23 July 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| Forwords | ||||||
| 7 | Luis Díaz | 13 January 1997 (age 27) | 47 | 11 | Liverpool | |
| 9 | Jhon Córdoba | 11 May 1993 (age 30) | 3 | 1 | Krasnodar | |
| 14 | Andrés Gómez | 12 September 2002 (age 21) | 2 | 1 | Real Salt Lake | |
| 18 | Mateo Cassierra | 13 April 1997 (age 27) | 3 | 1 | Zenit Saint Petersburg | |
| 19 | Rafael Santos Borré | 15 September 1995 (age 28) | 32 | 5 | Internacional | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up in the last twelve months.
| Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Rodríguez | 12 January 2001 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Deportivo Cali |
| Kevin Mier | 18 May 2000 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Cruz Azul |
| José Luis Chunga | 11 July 1991 (age 32) | 3 | 0 | Independiente Medellín |
| Devis Vásquez | 12 May 1998 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Ascoli |
| Yerry Mina | 24 September 1994 (age 29) | 43 | 7 | Cagliari |
| Cristian Borja INJ | 18 February 1993 (age 31) | 6 | 0 | Braga |
| Andrés Llinás | 23 July 1997 (age 26) | 5 | 0 | Millonarios |
| Andrés Reyes | 8 September 1999 (age 24) | 2 | 1 | New York Red Bulls |
| Juan David Mosquera | 5 September 2002 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Portland Timbers |
| Samuel Velásquez | 29 May 2003 (age 20) | 2 | 0 | Atlético Nacional |
| Brayan Vera | 15 January 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Real Salt Lake |
| Devan Tanton | 3 January 2004 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | Fulham |
| Willer Ditta | 23 January 1997 (age 27) | 1 | 0 | Cruz Azul |
| Davinson Sánchez | 12 June 1996 (age 27) | 58 | 1 | Galatasaray |
| Deiver Machado INJ | 2 September 1992 (age 31) | 9 | 0 | Lens |
| Frank Fabra | 22 February 1991 (age 33) | 28 | 1 | Boca Juniors |
| Stefan Medina | 14 June 1992 (age 31) | 30 | 0 | Monterrey |
| Andrés Salazar | 15 January 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Atlético Nacional |
| Jorman Campuzano | 30 April 1996 (age 28) | 5 | 0 | Boca Juniors |
| Daniel Ruiz | 30 July 2001 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | Millonarios |
| Sebastián Gómez | 3 June 1996 (age 27) | 2 | 0 | Coritiba |
| David Silva | 13 December 1986 (age 37) | 2 | 0 | Millonarios |
| Daniel Cataño | 17 January 1992 (age 32) | 1 | 0 | Millonarios |
| Jader Quiñónes | 12 December 2000 (age 23) | 1 | 0 | América de Cali |
| Jimer Fory | 24 May 2002 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Independiente Medellín |
| Mateus Uribe INJ | 21 March 1991 (age 33) | 53 | 6 | Al Sadd |
| Jaminton Campaz | 24 May 2000 (age 23) | 2 | 0 | Rosario Central |
| Wilmar Barrios | 16 October 1993 (age 30) | 57 | 1 | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| Juan Cuadrado INJ | 26 May 1988 (age 35) | 116 | 11 | Inter Milan |
| Luis Sinisterra INJ | 17 June 1999 (age 24) | 11 | 3 | Bournemouth |
| Ian Poveda | 9 February 2000 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| Roger Martínez | 23 June 1994 (age 29) | 27 | 4 | Racing |
| Juan Camilo Hernández | 20 April 1999 (age 25) | 4 | 2 | Columbus Crew |
| Diber Cambindo | 17 February 1996 (age 28) | 2 | 0 | Necaxa |
| Henry Mosquera INJ | 15 November 2001 (age 22) | 2 | 0 | Red Bull Bragantino |
| Jhon Durán | 13 December 2003 (age 20) | 8 | 1 | Aston Villa |
| Leonardo Castro | 14 June 1992 (age 31) | 0 | 0 | Millonarios |
| Diego Valoyes INJ | 22 September 1996 (age 27) | 6 | 0 | Juárez |
| Óscar Cortés | 3 October 2003 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | Rangers |
Colombia Squad for Copa América 2024
The Colombia Copa America 2024 squad will be announced in the coming weeks ahead of the tournament in USA.
- GK: David Ospina (Al Nassr)
- GK: Camilo Vargas (Atlas)
- GK: Álvaro Montero (Millonarios)
- DF: Carlos Cuesta (Genk)
- DF: Jhon Lucumí (Bologna)
- DF: Santiago Arias (Bahia)
- DF: Juan David Cabal (Hellas Verona)
- DF: Yerson Mosquera (Villareal)
- DF: Johan Mojica (Osasuna)
- DF: Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)
- DF: Gabriel Fuentes (Junior)
- MF: Kevin Castaño (Krasnodar)
- MF: Richard Ríos (Palmeiras)
- MF: Jorge Carrascal (Dynamo Moscow)
- MF: James Rodríguez (São Paulo)
- MF: Jhon Arias (Fluminense)
- MF: Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)
- MF: Juan Fernando Quintero (Racing)
- MF: Yáser Asprilla (Watford)
- MF: Juan Portilla (Talleres)
- MF: Gustavo Puerta (Bayer Leverkusen)
- FW: Luis Díaz (Liverpool)
- FW: Jhon Córdoba (Krasnodar)
- FW: Andrés Gómez (Real Salt Lake)
- FW: Mateo Cassierra (Zenit Saint Petersburg)
- FW: Rafael Santos Borré (Internacional)
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Néstor Lorenzo |
| Assistant coaches | Fernando Alloco |
| Assistant coaches | Luis Amaranto Perea |
| Goalkeeping coach | Alejandro Otamendi |
| Fitness coaches | Leandro Jorge |
| Fitness coaches 2 | Leandro Clocchiatti |
| Doctor | Gustavo Pineda |
| Doctor | Mauricio Serrato |
| Physiotherapist | Salomón Vizcarra |
| Match analyst | Francis García Talavera |
| IT and media consultant | Pablo Vásquez Peñaranda |
Who is Captain of Colombia National Football Team?
Colombia National Football Team Led by captain James Rodríguez.
What is Colombia’s nickname for their national football team?
Colombia’s nickname for their national football team is Los Cafeteros, which translates to The Coffee Growers. This nickname is a tribute to Colombia’s world-renowned coffee production. They also are sometimes called La Tricolor, meaning The Tricolor, which is a reference to the colors of their national flag.
How many World Cups has Colombia won?
Colombia has not won a FIFA World Cup yet. Their best performance was reaching the quarter finals in 2014. They have participated in six World Cups in total.
Who is the head coach of the Colombia national football team?
Néstor Lorenzo is the current head coach of the Colombia national football team.
Colombia National Football Team Home Ground
The Colombian National Football Team’s official home ground is the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, also known as El Metro. It is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Colombia National Football Team Next Fixtures 2024
The Colombia National Football Team actually has a schedule with fewer than 20 games remaining in 2024. Here are their upcoming fixtures for the rest of the year:
- Friendly: USA vs. Colombia (June 8th, 2024)
- Friendly: Colombia vs. Bolivia (June 15th, 2024)
- Copa America Group Stage: Colombia vs. Paraguay (June 24th, 2024)
- Copa America Group Stage: Colombia vs. Costa Rica (June 28th, 2024)
- Copa America Group Stage: Brazil vs. Colombia (July 2nd, 2024)
- World Cup Qualification (CONMEBOL): Remaining matches to be announced (likely September – November)
Colombia National Football Team History
Colombia’s national football team, affectionately nicknamed “Los Cafeteros” (The Coffee Growers), is a source of immense pride and passion for the nation. Their history is a compelling narrative of highs and lows, marked by dazzling displays of talent, heartbreaking setbacks, and an unwavering spirit.
Early Days and First World Cup (1924-1962)
The Colombian Football Federation’s formation in 1924 marked the official beginning of the national team’s journey. However, their early years were characterized by inconsistency and a struggle to establish themselves on the continental stage.
Their first major breakthrough came in 1962 when they qualified for the FIFA World Cup in Chile. This achievement ignited a national passion for football and signaled the arrival of a new era.
The Golden Generation and “El Dorado” (1980s-1994)
The 1980s witnessed the emergence of a generation of exceptional Colombian footballers, often referred to as “El Dorado” (The Golden One). Led by the charismatic Carlos Valderrama, the playmaker known for his flowing mane and audacious passing, this team captivated audiences with their attacking flair and technical brilliance.
Other iconic figures included the flamboyant goalkeeper René Higuita, whose “scorpion kick” save became a legendary moment in football history, and the prolific striker Faustino Asprilla. Colombia qualified for three consecutive World Cups (1990, 1994, and 1998).
The 1990 World Cup in Italy was a defining moment. Colombia’s dazzling performances, featuring Valderrama’s maestro-like control and Higuita’s audacious forays out of his goal, captivated the world. Though they fell short in the second round, their attacking style and flair earned them global recognition.
Tragedy and Setbacks (1994-2000s)
Colombia’s golden age was tragically cut short by the murder of Andres Escobar, a defender, in 1994. Escobar’s own goal at the 1994 World Cup had been blamed for the team’s elimination and the incident cast a dark shadow over Colombian football. The team’s results suffered in the years that followed, failing to qualify for the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Rebirth and Recent Success (2000s-Present)
Despite the setbacks, Colombian football remained resilient. Hosting and winning the 2001 Copa América showcased their talent and reignited national enthusiasm. The appointment of Argentina manager José Pékerman in 2012 ushered in a new era of tactical discipline and attacking prowess. Colombia qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
This resurgence continued under Pékerman’s successor, Carlos Queiroz. The team secured qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, further solidifying their position as a force in South American football.
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