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VALENCIA Adolfo

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


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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