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VALENCIA Adolfo
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Age: |
30 - Born 06.02.68 |
Height: |
1m82 |
Weight: |
74kg |
Position: |
Forward |
Club: |
Independiente Medellin (Colombia) |
International Debut: |
31.07.92 COL:USA 1:0 |
Began with minor club named El Final, Made his name with Independiente of Santa Fe, Surprise signing by Bayern Munich in 93, Transferred to Atletico Madrid in 94/95 on the recommendation of the club's Colombian coach, Pacho Maturana
Moved on to Italian side Reggiana (95/96)
A member of Bayern squad who won the 94 German league title when he scored 11 goals in 25 appearances
Scored two goals at the 94 World Cup finals - in the defeats by Romania and the United States
Played in the Copa America in 93
Top domestic goal-scorer in Colombian history
Nicknamed " El Tren " - The Train
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Career Facts |
Selections: |
36 |
As Of: |
26.06.98 |
Goals: |
17 |
As Of: |
03.06.98 |
France 98 Statistics |
Deflections: |
1 |
Fouls Suffered: |
4 |
Fouls: |
7 |
Offside: |
3 |
Shots: |
6 |
Shots on Goal: |
3 |
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