Colombia national under-20 football team
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The Colombia national under-20 football team, is controlled by the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol and represents Colombia
in international under-20 football competitions.
Colombia
Colombia
In the 2007 edition Colombia was one of the favorites to win the tournament as reigning Champions but failed to qualify after finishing 1st in their Group that featured Argentina.
Colombia
This is seen as a new golden generation of players for Colombia. Many of the players from 2005 are already in Europe or are performing well in teams in the Americas. This is the team that won the South American Youth Championship in 2005 that was held in Colombia, and then later lost in the Round of 16 against eventual winners Argentina at the World Cup 2–1 by a late goal by Lionel Messi
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This Colombian team finished 3rd in the World Cup lost against Spain in semifinals and beating Argentina in the Third place match. Lot of Promising stars, many of which have broken into the Colombian national team and are in Europe.
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Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
in international under-20 football competitions.
Current squad
The following players are participating in the 2011 U-20 FIFA World Cup.2009 South American Youth Championship
Coach: José Hélmer Silva Colombia
# |
Name |
Pos |
DOB |
Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrés Felipe Mosquera Marmolejo | GK | 10 September 1991 | ColombiaBogotá F.C. Bogotá F.C. Bogotá F.C. is a Colombian football team, based in Bogotá, Colombia. The club was re-founded in 2004. In the turn of the century a club under the same name Bogotá F.C. played for the local league. The club currently plays in Categoría Primera B.-External links:*... |
| 2 | Ricardo Chara Lerma | DF | 24 May 1990 |  ItalyUdinese |
| 3 | Hernan Pertuz | DF | 2 August 1988 | ColombiaIndependiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
| 4 | Alex Diaz Alex Diaz Alex Díaz born in Bahía Solano, Chocó on January 13, 1989 is a Colombian football defender, who currently plays for Millonarios in the Categoría Primera A... |
MF | 13 January 1989 | ColombiaClub Deportivo Los Millonarios |
| 5 | Yamith Cuesta Yamith Cuesta Yamith Cuesta is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-Club:Cuesta made his debut in the Colombian First Division with Bogota club Santa Fe in 2007, playing 24 matches and scoring two goals.In 2008, he joined Expreso Rojo in the Colombian Second... |
DF | 20 March 1987 |  United StatesChivas USA |
| 6 | Julián Guillermo Rojas | MF | 17 May 1987 | ColombiaCúcuta Cúcuta Cúcuta is a Colombian city, capital of Norte de Santander, in the northeast of the country. Due to its proximity to the Colombian-Venezuelan border, Cúcuta is an important commercial center. The city has the constitutional category of Special District. It is located at the most active... |
| 7 | Cristian Nazarith Cristian Nazarith Cristian Nazarit Truque is a Colombian footballer who plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer as a striker.-Club:... |
DF | 13 August 1990 | ColombiaClub Santa Fe |
| 8 | Dahwling Leudo | MF | 21 April 1987 | ColombiaLa Equidad La Equidad Club Deportivo La Equidad Seguros, known simply as La Equidad, is a Colombian football club, based in Bogotá. The club was founded in 1990.-History:... |
| 9 | Leonardo Castro Leonardo Castro Leonardo Castro is a Colombian football forward, who currently plays for Colegio Nacional de Iquitos. And used to play for Millonarios.-External links:*... |
FW | 12 May 1989 | ColombiaClub Deportivo Los Millonarios |
| 10 | Sherman Andrés Cárdenas Sherman Cárdenas Sherman Cárdenas is a Colombian football attacking midfielder who plays for local club La Equidad.- Career :... |
FW | 7 August 1989 | ColombiaBucaramanga Atlético Bucaramanga Club Atlético Bucaramanga Corporacion Deportiva, known simply as Atlético Bucaramanga, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Bucaramanga. The club was founded in 1949... |
| 11 | Elkin Blanco Elkin Blanco Elkin Blanco is a Colombian football midfielder, who currently plays for Millonarios in the Categoría Primera A.- Statistics :... |
DF | 27 July 1987 | ColombiaOnce Caldas Once Caldas Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara... |
| 12 | Camilo Vargas Camilo Vargas Camilo Vargas is a Colombian football player, who plays as a goalkeeper for Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Mustang.He is currently the #2 choice keeper for the Independiente Santa Fe, and is serving as understudy for the Colombian national football team goalie Agustín Julio, and is currently... |
GK | 9 January 1989 | ColombiaClub Santa Fe |
| 13 | Elvis Perlaza | DF | 6 February 1988 | ColombiaEnvigado Envigado Fútbol Club Envigado Fútbol Club is a Colombian football club based in the metropolitan Medellín of Envigado. The club was founded October 14, 1989 and plays its home games at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 seats.... |
| 14 | Marco Perez Marco Perez Marco Jhonnier Pérez Murillo is a Colombian football striker who currently plays for Independiente in the Argentine Primera División, on loan from Boyacá Chicó.-Career:... |
MF | ColombiaChicó F.C. |
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| 15 | Mauricio Arroyo Mauricio Arroyo Mauricio Arroyo is a Colombian central midfielder who currently plays for Real Cartagena.Debuting at the for Real Cartagena his great play saw him bench more experienced strikers and a place on the... |
MF | 18 September 1990 | ColombiaReal Cartagena Real Cartagena Real Cartagena, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Cartagena. The club was founded in 1971 and play their home games at the Estadio Jaime Morón León, which has a capacity of 20,000 approximately.-Current roster:As of Jan 28, 2011... |
| 16 | Miguel Julio | MF | 13 April 1987 | ColombiaIndependiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
| 17 | Andrés Felipe Mosquera Guardia | DF | 20 February 1990 | ColombiaIndependiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
| 18 | Javier Reina | MF | 4 January 1989 |  BrazilCruzeiro Esporte ClubeCruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
| 19 | Cristian Mejía Cristian Mejía Cristian Mejía is a Colombian football Striker who currently plays for Atletico Junior. He has played in Uruguay as a Peñarol and Danubio player.-Poli Timişoara:... |
FW | 27 January 1990 |  RomaniaFC Timişoara |
| 20 | Victor Ibarbo Victor Ibarbo Víctor Ibarbo is a Colombian footballer.-Career:Being the youngest player for Atlético Nacional, he made his pro debut against Envigado FC on February 20. He is most known for his ability to run the 100 meter dash in times of 10-10.5 seconds... |
MF | 19 May 1990 | ColombiaAtlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... |
2007 South American Youth Championship
Coach: Eduardo LaraEduardo Lara
Eduardo Lara Lozano is a Colombian football manager, currently in charge of the Colombia national under-20 football team....
Colombia
# |
Name |
Pos |
DOB |
Club |
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| 1 | David Ospina Ramírez David Ospina Ramírez David Ospina Ramírez is a Colombian footballer who plays for OGC Nice as a goalkeeper.-Colombia:He was promoted to starting keeper at Atlético Nacional, one of the top clubs in the Copa Mustang, at age 17... |
GK | 31 August 1988 | ColombiaAtlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... |
| 2 | Andrés Felipe Gallego Andrés Felipe Gallego Andrés Felipe Gallego is a Colombian footballer who played for the Colombia U-20 team.He is currently playing for América de Cali. He was the Captain of the Colombia national under-20 football team that failed to qualify for the 2007 World Cup.-External links:... |
DF | 26 November 1988 | ColombiaIndependiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
| 3 | Jairo Palomino Jairo Palomino Jairo Fabián Palomino Sierra is a Colombian football defensive midfielder that can also play left back and center back. He currently plays for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Professional League.... |
DF | 2 August 1988 | ColombiaEnvigado Envigado Fútbol Club Envigado Fútbol Club is a Colombian football club based in the metropolitan Medellín of Envigado. The club was founded October 14, 1989 and plays its home games at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 seats.... |
| 4 | Gilberto García Gilberto García Gilberto García a Colombian footballer who plays for Deportivo PastoGarcía began his career at Deportes Tolima and in 2007 he played for the Colombia U-20 team that failed to qualify for the 2007 Under-20 World Cup.-External links:*... |
MF | 27 January 1987 | ColombiaDeportes Tolima Deportes Tolima Deportes Tolima, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Ibagué. The club was founded December 18, 1954 and play their home games at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium, which has a capacity of 30,000.-Foundation:... |
| 5 | Jimmy Bermúdez Jimmy Bermúdez Jimmy Bermúdez is a Colombian footballer. He currently plays for Atlético Huila.Bermúdez can play as center back and was a starter in the 2007 Sudamericana Sub 20 team.-External links:*... |
DF | 16 December 1987 | ColombiaBucaramanga Atlético Bucaramanga Club Atlético Bucaramanga Corporacion Deportiva, known simply as Atlético Bucaramanga, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Bucaramanga. The club was founded in 1949... |
| 6 | Alejandro Bernal Alejandro Bernal Alejandro Bernal is a Colombian footballer who plays for Independiente Santa Fe.He can play as defensive midfielder. He was a starter on the Colombian Sub 20 that failed to qualify for the 2007 World Cup.-References:... |
MF | 3 June 1988 | ColombiaAtlético Huila Atlético Huila Atlético Huila, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Neiva, that competes in the top division of the Colombian professional football league. The club was founded in 1990 and plays home games at the Guillermo Plazas Alcid stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 22,000... |
| 7 | Carlos Quintero Carlos Quintero Carlos Darwin Quintero Villalba is a Colombian football striker, currently playing for Santos Laguna in the Primera Division de Mexico.... |
DF | ColombiaDeportes Tolima Deportes Tolima Deportes Tolima, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Ibagué. The club was founded December 18, 1954 and play their home games at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium, which has a capacity of 30,000.-Foundation:... |
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| 8 | Harold Martinez Harold Martinez Járol Enrique Martínez González is a Colombian footballer. He currently plays for Deportivo Cali.-Career:... |
MF | 22 March 1987 | ColombiaAtlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... |
| 9 | Sherman Andrés Cárdenas Sherman Cárdenas Sherman Cárdenas is a Colombian football attacking midfielder who plays for local club La Equidad.- Career :... |
FW | 7 August 1989 | ColombiaBucaramanga Atlético Bucaramanga Club Atlético Bucaramanga Corporacion Deportiva, known simply as Atlético Bucaramanga, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Bucaramanga. The club was founded in 1949... |
| 10 | Juan Pablo Pino Juan Pablo Pino Juan Pablo Pino is a Colombian football player who currently plays for Saudi club Al-Nassr on loan from Galatasaray. He primarily plays as a winger capable of playing on either side, but can also be utilized as a striker... |
FW | 30 March 1987 |  FranceAS Monaco |
| 11 | Juan Alejandro Mahecha Juan Alejandro Mahecha Juan Alejandro Mahecha a Colombian footballer who plays for Belgrano in Argentina. He plays as a defensive midfielder.Mahecha was a starter on the 2007 Colombia national under-20 football team that failed to qualify for the 2007 World Cup.... |
MF | 22 July 1987 | ColombiaChicó F.C. |
| 12 | Libis Arenas Libis Arenas Libis Andrés Arenas Murillo is a Colombian football goalkeeper who plays for Patriotas.He started his career with Envigado Fútbol Club. S.S. Lazio then made a deal to buy him, but did not include him in the first team in order not to fill a non-EU spot in the squad. He was on loan to Envigado in... |
GK | 12 May 1987 | ColombiaEnvigado Envigado Fútbol Club Envigado Fútbol Club is a Colombian football club based in the metropolitan Medellín of Envigado. The club was founded October 14, 1989 and plays its home games at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 seats.... |
| 13 | Andrés Felipe Arboleda Andrés Felipe Arboleda Andrés Felipe Arboleda Hurtado a Colombian footballer who plays for Cortulua.He can play as defensive midfielder. He was a starter on the Colombian Sub 20 that failed to qualify for the 2007 World Cup. he has also played for América de Cali and Deportivo Pereira.-External links: **... |
MF | 13 April 1987 | ColombiaAmérica de Cali América de Cali Corporación Deportiva América, commonly known as América de Cali or simply América is a Colombian football club based in Cali. They currently play in the Categoría Primera A, the top-flight professional league in the country.... |
| 14 | Henry Rojas Henry Rojas Henry Andres Rojas Delgado is a football striker from Colombia that plays for Atlético Huila.He started his career in the minor divisions of Deportes Tolima and played there from 2002 to 2004. He was later transferred to Nacional minor divisions on March 30, 2004, and earned a spot on the A Squad... |
DF | 27 July 1987 | ColombiaAtlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... |
| 15 | Javier Reina | MF | 4 January 1989 | BrazilCruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
| 16 | Eisner Iván Loboa Eisner Iván Loboa Eisner Iván Loboa Balanta is a Colombian footballer who plays for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua on loan from Deportivo Pasto.-Career:... |
DF | 17 May 1987 | ColombiaDeportivo Cali Deportivo Cali Asociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming... |
| 17 | Edwin Chalar Edwin Chalar Edwin Mauricio Chalar is a Colombian football striker who plays for Cienciano in Peru.He has played for the Colombian U-20 national football team . On club level he plays for Atlético Bucaramanga in the Copa Mustang.... |
FW | 21 April 1987 | ColombiaEnvigado Envigado Fútbol Club Envigado Fútbol Club is a Colombian football club based in the metropolitan Medellín of Envigado. The club was founded October 14, 1989 and plays its home games at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 seats.... |
| 18 | Gustavo Rojas Gustavo Rojas (footballer) Gustavo Rojas is a Colombian football defender, who currently plays for Atlético Huila in the Copa Mustang. He has played for the U-20.-External links:*... |
DF | 6 February 1988 | ColombiaMillonarios Millonarios Millonarios Fútbol Club is a Colombian football club based in Bogotá. As of 2011, Millonarios shares with rivals América de Cali the most Fútbol Profesional Colombiano championships, 13 in total, although Millonarios haven't won this tournament since 1988. They are also the third Colombian team to... |
| 19 | Andrés Felipe Ortiz Andrés Felipe Ortiz Andrés Felipe Ortiz is a Colombian footballer that plays for Independiente MedellínHe can play as Central Defender. He was a starter on the Colombia U-20 team that failed to qualify for the 2007 World Cup-External links: **... |
DF | 20 March 1987 | ColombiaIndependiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
| 20 | John Jairo Mosquera | FW | 15 January 1988 |  GermanyAlemannia AachenAlemannia Aachen Alemannia Aachen is a German football club from the western city of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A long term fixture of the country's second division, Alemannia enjoyed a three-year turn in the top flight in the late 1960s and, after a successful 2005–06 campaign, returned to first division play... |
In the 2007 edition Colombia was one of the favorites to win the tournament as reigning Champions but failed to qualify after finishing 1st in their Group that featured Argentina.
2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
Coach: Eduardo LaraEduardo Lara
Eduardo Lara Lozano is a Colombian football manager, currently in charge of the Colombia national under-20 football team....
Colombia
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Name |
Pos |
DOB |
Club |
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| 1 | Libis Arenas Libis Arenas Libis Andrés Arenas Murillo is a Colombian football goalkeeper who plays for Patriotas.He started his career with Envigado Fútbol Club. S.S. Lazio then made a deal to buy him, but did not include him in the first team in order not to fill a non-EU spot in the squad. He was on loan to Envigado in... |
GK | 12 May 1987 | Envigado Fútbol Club Envigado Fútbol Club Envigado Fútbol Club is a Colombian football club based in the metropolitan Medellín of Envigado. The club was founded October 14, 1989 and plays its home games at the Estadio Polideportivo Sur stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 12,000 seats.... Colombia |
| 2 | Carlos Valdés Carlos Valdes Carlos Valdes was a Cuban-born American conga player. In 1955 he emigrated from Cuba to New York City where he played with Willie Bobo in Harlem. He was also known by the name "Patato". He invented and patented the tunable conga drum which revolutionized use of the instrument... |
DF | 22 May 1985 | Real Cartagena Real Cartagena Real Cartagena, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Cartagena. The club was founded in 1971 and play their home games at the Estadio Jaime Morón León, which has a capacity of 20,000 approximately.-Current roster:As of Jan 28, 2011... Colombia |
| 3 | Cristián Zapata | DF | Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa.... Italy |
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| 4 | Jimmy Estacio Jimmy Estacio Jimmy Estacio is a Colombian footballer that plays for Expreso Rojo.He can play as a central defender and is a starter.He played with the Colombia national under-20 football team at the 2005 South American Youth Championship, which Colombia hosted and won... |
DF | 8 January 1986 | Deportivo Cali Deportivo Cali Asociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming... Colombia |
| 5 | Juan Zuniga Juan Zúñiga Juan Camilo Zúñiga Mosquera is a Colombian football defender who currently plays for Serie A club Napoli and Colombian national team.-Career:... |
DF | 14 December 1985 | Atlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... Colombia |
| 6 | Harrison Morales Harrison Morales Harrison Morales Ruiz is a Colombian midfielder currently playing for Deportes Quindío.He was one of the players who took part in Colombia national under-20 football team that won the Sudamericana and went to the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He also played for Colombia at the 2003 FIFA U-17... |
MF | 20 June 1986 | Deportes Quindío Deportes Quindío Deportes Quindío, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Armenia. The club was founded January 8, 1951 and play their home games at the Centenario de Armenia stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 29,000.-National Honours:... Colombia |
| 7 | Hugo Rodallega Hugo Rodallega Hugo Rodallega Martínez is a Colombian footballer who plays for English Premier League club Wigan Athletic. He primarily plays as a striker, but can also play on the wing.... |
FW | 25 July 1985 | Deportes Quindío Deportes Quindío Deportes Quindío, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Armenia. The club was founded January 8, 1951 and play their home games at the Centenario de Armenia stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 29,000.-National Honours:... Colombia |
| 8 | Juan Carlos Toja Juan Carlos Toja Juan Carlos Toja Vega is a Colombian footballer who plays for Aris Thessaloniki.-Colombia:Toja started his soccer career in Colombian tournament Interclubes in the Clan MacGregor team, playing alongside retired professional player Lucas Jaramillo... |
MF | 24 May 1985 | FC Dallas FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... United States |
| 9 | Radamel García | FW | 10 February 1986 | River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....  Argentina |
| 10 | Sebastian Hernandez Sebastian Hernandez Sebastián Hernández Mejía is a Colombian footballer who actually plays for Deportivo Táchira. He can play as central midfielder.... |
MF | 2 October 1986 | Deportivo Cali Deportivo Cali Asociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming... Colombia |
| 11 | Harrison Otálvaro Harrison Otálvaro Arce Harrison Otálvaro Arce is a Colombian football player that plays for Huracán in the Argentine Primera División. He is an attacking midfielder.-Career:Otálvaro joined Argentine side Huracán for the 2010-11 Argentine Primera División season.... |
MF | 28 February 1986 | América de Cali América de Cali Corporación Deportiva América, commonly known as América de Cali or simply América is a Colombian football club based in Cali. They currently play in the Categoría Primera A, the top-flight professional league in the country.... Colombia |
| 12 | Carlos Abella Carlos Abella Carlos Abella Parra is a Colombian goalkeeper currently playing for Atlético Huila.He was one of the goalies who took part in Colombia national under-20 football team that won the Sudamericana and went to the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.-References:... |
GK | 25 January 1986 | Atlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... Colombia |
| 13 | Freddy Guarín Freddy Guarín Fredy Alejandro Guarín Vásquez is a Colombian footballer who plays for F.C. Porto in Portugal. A versatile player, he is comfortable in the central or right side of midfield.He represented Colombia at all youth levels.... |
MF | 30 June 1986 | Saint Etienne AS Saint-Étienne Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne Loire is a French association football club based in Saint-Étienne. The club was founded in 1919 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Saint-Étienne plays its home matches at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard located within the city... France |
| 14 | Abel Aguilar Abel Aguilar Abel Enrique Aguilar Tapias is a Colombian footballer who plays for Hércules CF in Spain, as a midfielder.-Italy:... |
MF | 6 January 1985 | Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and currently plays in the Serie A. Founded in 1896, Udinese is the second oldest club in the Serie A, after Genoa.... Italy |
| 15 | Dayro Moreno Dayro Moreno Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo is a Colombian footballer currently playing for Club Tijuana in Primera División Mexicana.-Once Caldas:... |
FW | 16 September 1985 | FC Steaua Bucureşti Romania |
| 16 | Edwin Valencia | MF | 29 March 1985 | América de Cali América de Cali Corporación Deportiva América, commonly known as América de Cali or simply América is a Colombian football club based in Cali. They currently play in the Categoría Primera A, the top-flight professional league in the country.... Colombia |
| 17 | Cristian Marrugo Cristian Marrugo Cristian Marrugo was born in Cartagena, Colombia, is a soccer player who plays for Deportes Tolima. He plays the position of Attacking Midfielder.Cristian played for the Bolivar State Soccer and Indoor Soccer Team in all categories U10, U14, U16... |
MF | 18 July 1985 | Atlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... Colombia |
| 18 | Wason Rentería Wason Rentería Wason Libardo Rentería Cuesta is a Colombian footballer who plays for Santos FC in Brazil, as a striker.-Club career:Rentería began professionally with Boyacá Chicó FC, in 2004... |
FW | 4 July 1985 | F.C. Porto  Portugal |
| 19 | Mauricio Casierra Mauricio Ferney Casierra Mauricio Ferney Casierra is a Colombian football left back who plays for Belgrano de Córdoba in the Argentine second division.-Career:Casierra started his career in Colombia in 2002 with Once Caldas... |
DF | 8 December 1985 | Once Caldas Once Caldas Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara... Colombia |
| 20 | Daniel Machacón Daniel Machacón Daniel Machacón is a Colombian footballer that plays for Atlético Bucaramanga in the Copa Mustang. He can play as Central Midfielder and is a starter.... |
MF | 5 January 1985 | Junior Barranquilla Colombia |
| 21 | David Ospina David Ospina Ramírez David Ospina Ramírez is a Colombian footballer who plays for OGC Nice as a goalkeeper.-Colombia:He was promoted to starting keeper at Atlético Nacional, one of the top clubs in the Copa Mustang, at age 17... |
GK | 31 August 1988 | Atlético Nacional Atlético Nacional Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín... Colombia |
This is seen as a new golden generation of players for Colombia. Many of the players from 2005 are already in Europe or are performing well in teams in the Americas. This is the team that won the South American Youth Championship in 2005 that was held in Colombia, and then later lost in the Round of 16 against eventual winners Argentina at the World Cup 2–1 by a late goal by Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010...
Group E
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Knockout stages
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
Coach: Reynaldo Rueda ColombiaThis Colombian team finished 3rd in the World Cup lost against Spain in semifinals and beating Argentina in the Third place match. Lot of Promising stars, many of which have broken into the Colombian national team and are in Europe.
Group D
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Honours
- South American Youth ChampionshipSouth American Youth ChampionshipThe South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...
:- Winners (2): 1987, 2005
- Central American and Caribbean GamesCentral American and Caribbean GamesThe Central American and Caribbean Games are a multi-sport regional championships event, held quadrennial , typically in the middle year between Summer Olympics...
:- Gold (2): 1946, 2006
- Bronze (2): 1938, 1954
- FIFA U-20 World CupFIFA U-20 World CupThe FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
:- Third Place (1): 2003
- Toulon TournamentToulon TournamentThe Toulon Tournament is a football tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams...
:- Winners (3): 1999, 2000, 2011
- Runner-up (1): 2001