Prominent Colombian star James Rodriguez praised his decision to finish his career for the Colombian national team. During his three-year international career, the Los Cafeteros footballer played a record 131 matches and scored 31 goals..

The way of Hames in the head team of the region emerged on June 11, 2011. The 20-year-old youngster made his debut in the eventual match against the national team Bolivia (2:1) and was immediately recognized by the final match.

The legendary midfielder played his last, farewell match for Colombia quite recently - June 7, 2026. There was a dramatic battle in the 1/8 final of the World Championship against Switzerland, where the Colombians lost in a series of post-match penalties with a score of 3:4.

At the most exciting stage in Rodriguez's international career, he will forever lose the World Championship 2014 in Brazil.. There he became a global sensation, scoring six goals, being named the tournament's top scorer and winning the Golden Boot.

In addition, James added to his status as the 2024 Copa America runner-up (lost in the finals to Argentina 0:1), again demonstrating a high level of performance. Also, Hames was recognized as the best player in the tournament.

Soon after his club career, Rodriguez decided to turn to Fatherlandism. The pensioner signed a contract with the Colombian club Atletico Nacional, for which he represents.