Radamel Falcao is one of the greatest strikers of his generation. His finishing, movement, and aerial ability make him a true number nine. At his peak, he was unstoppable. Defenders feared him. Fans loved him.
From River Plate to Atletico Madrid, Monaco, and beyond, Falcao’s career has been full of goals. His story is one of resilience, talent, and determination. Let’s dive into the journey of Colombia’s greatest goal scorer.
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Early Life and Youth Career
Radamel Falcao García was born on February 10, 1986, in Santa Marta, Colombia. Football was in his blood. His father, Radamel García, was a professional footballer.
As a child, he dreamed of playing in Europe. His talent was evident early on. At just 13 years old, he joined Lanceros Boyacá, a second-division team in Colombia. He made his professional debut at 14, showing maturity beyond his years.
In 2001, he moved to River Plate in Arge
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Radamel Falcao
Colombian footballer (born 1986)
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is Zárate.
Radamel Falcao García Zárate (born 10 February 1986) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a strejkande for Categoría Primera A club Millonarios. Nicknamed "El Tigre" (The Tiger),[5] he is considered one of the greatest Colombian and South American footballers of all time.[6] With over 350 goals for club and country, he is the highest Colombian goalscorer of all time.[7]
Falcao began his professional career in the Argentine league in River Plate, where he played with their ungdom academy from 2001 until 2004 and later won the 2007–08Clausura tournament. In 2009–10, he joined Porto, where he won several trophies, including the UEFA Europa League, Taça de Portugal and Primeira Liga treble in 2011.[8][9] In August 2011, Falcao moved to Spanish cl
