ATHLETES

THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO.

EMILIANO

MARTÍNEZ

Damián Emiliano Martínez, or Dibu, plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Argentina national team. Not only is he considered one of the best goalkeepers of his generation he is also a World Cup winner, a FIFA Best Goalkeeper winner and also a winner of the Yaccine Trophy award.

Lautaro

Martínez

Lautaro Javier Martínez is a World Cup winning Argentine who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan, which he captains, and the Argentina national team. Regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, he is known for his work rate, positioning inside the box, link play and finishing.

Paulo

Dybala

Paulo Dybala plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Serie A club Roma and the Argentina national team. He is renowned for his dribbling, speed and goal-scoring ability. Nicknamed "La Joya" ("The Jewel") in his prime, Dybala began his senior club career in 2011 playing for Instituto de Córdoba, before signing for Palermo in 2012, at age 18, where he won a Serie B title. In 2015, Dybala signed for Juventus and won five league titles and four Coppas Italia. He was also voted Serie A Most Valuable Player in the season where Juventus won its record 9th Serie A title in a row, and he was included in the Serie A Team of the Year four times, and ranks as Juventus' ninth-highest all-time goalscorer. In 2022, he joined Roma. Dybala made his senior international debut for Argentina in 2015 at age 21, and has since earned over 30 caps, including appearing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2019 Copa América and 2022 World Cup, winning the latter title.

CRISTIAN

ROMERO

Cuti is an Argentine who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Argentina national team. Romero is known for his aggressive play style, ability on the ball, and dominance in aerial duels. Romero represented Argentina at youth level at the 2017 South American U-20 Championship. He made his senior debut in 2021, and was a key member of the squad that won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

James

Rodríguez

James Rodríguez plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club São Paulo and the Colombia national team. James is one of Colombia's greatest ever players and has played for some of the biggest teams in the world, including FC Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. He has been praised for his technique, vision, playmaking skills and goal scoring talent. He was the top goalscorer in the 2014 World Cup and also won the Puskas award for his remarkable goal against Uruguay.

LISANDRO

MARTÍNEZ

Lisandro Martínez is a World Cup winning Argentine professional footballer who plays primarily as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Argentina national team. He has been nicknamed "The Butcher" and is known for his movement with the ball, strength, and aggressive tackling.

Marquinhos

Marquinhos plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, which he captains, and the Brazil national team, which he vice-captains. Marquinhos was part of PSG's team that reached the 2020 UEFA Champions League final. After Thiago Silva's departure in August 2020, Marquinhos took up the role of captain. His trophy cabinet with PSG includes eight Ligue 1 titles and twelve domestic cups, and he ranks third for all-time appearances for the club.

Jorginho

Jorginho plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Italy national team. At international level, he has represented Italy, making his senior debut in 2016, while his competitive debut came the following year. He was part of the Italy squad which won UEFA Euro 2020, and was named in the Team of the Tournament for his performances. In 2021, he was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year and placed third in the Ballon d'Or.

Dávinson

Sánchez

Davinson Sanchez plays as a centre-back for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and the Colombia national team. Despite initially coming through América de Cali's youth academy, Sánchez relocated to Medellín and made his professional debut for Atlético Nacional in 2013; collectively, he acheieved four domestic league titles, two Copa Colombia's, a Superliga Colombiana, and a Copa Libertadores during his time with Nacional. Sánchez made the leap to European football in 2016, joining Eredivisie side AFC Ajax. In his first season with the club, he won the Ajax Player of the Year Award and reached the 2017 UEFA Europa League Final. Sánchez became Tottenham Hotspur's club-record signing in 2017. At youth level, Sánchez represented Colombia at the 2013 South American U-17 Championship and was part of the Colombia squads that participated at the 2015 South American U-20 Championship and the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, respectively. He made his senior debut for Colombia in 2016 and has represented the nation at two editions of the Copa América, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Eduardo

Vargas

Edurado Vargas plays as a forward for Brazilian Série A club Atlético Mineiro and the Chile national team. A full international since 2010, Vargas has earned over 100 caps for Chile, scoring 40 goals. He was part of their squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the Copa América in 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021. He would finish as top scorer in Chile's title-winning 2015 and 2016 Copa América campaigns.

Bruno

Guimarães

Bruno Guimarães plays as a central-midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United and the Brazil national team. He is known for his playmaking abilities and dribbling. Not only has he become a fans favourite at Newcastle with his passionate displays but he has also become one of the best midfielders in world football.

Érik

Lamela

Erik Lamela plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for La Liga club Sevilla and the Argentina national team. Lamela began his career at River Plate and in 2011 transferred to Roma for an initial €12 million. After two Serie A seasons he joined Tottenham for a fee of £25.8 million. A full international since 2011, he was part of the Argentine squad which finished as runners-up at the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa América. In 2021, whilst playing for Tottenham, Erik won the prestigious FIFA Puskas award for best goal of the year.

Javier

HERNÁNDEZ

Javier Hernandez, otherwise known as Chicharito, has had an illustrious career playing for the likes Of Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkuse, West Ham, Seville and LA Galaxy. A Mexican international, Hernández is the country's all-time leading goalscorer. He made his debut for the national team in September 2009 in a friendly match against Colombia. He has represented Mexico at the 2010, 2014, 2018 World Cups, the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, the Copa América Centenario, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was the 2011 Gold Cup's top scorer with seven goals and was named the most valuable player of the tournament.

JEREMY

SARMIENTO

An exciting young prospect, Jeremy Leonel Sarmiento plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Ipswich Town on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the Ecuador national team. Born in Spain to Ecuadorian parents, he represented England at youth international level before making his senior Ecuador debut in October 2021.

FALCAO

RADAMEL

Radamel Falcao plays as a striker for La Liga club Rayo Vallecano and the Colombia national team. Nicknamed "El Tigre" (The Tiger), he is considered one of the best strikers of his generation, and as one of the greatest Colombian footballers of all time.

GIOVANNI

LO CELSO

Giovani Lo Celso plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Argentina national team. Gio has played for some of the biggest clubs in world football such as PSG, Real Betis, Villarreal, Rosario Central and Tottenham Hotspurs

Santiago

Arias

Santiago Arias plays as a right-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati and the Colombia national team. Santi has won a number of titles across Europe and America throughout his career.

Douglas

Costa

Douglas Costa most recently played as a winger for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. He is known for his dribbling skills, speed, acceleration, and crossing ability. A full international since 2014, Costa represented Brazil at the 2015 Copa América and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Manuel

Lanzini

Manuel Lanzini plays as an attacking midfielder for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and has also represented the Argentinian national team. He is regarded as having well developed dribbling skills, as well as good acceleration, vision, and an ability to ghost past defenders. He has been nicknamed "La Joya" ("the jewel").

David

Ospina

David Ospina plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and captains the Colombia national team. He has since earned 127 caps for his nation, making him his nation's most capped player of all time, appearing at four Copa Américas and two World Cups.

Duvan

Zapata

Duvan Zapata plays as a forward for Serie A club Torino, on loan from Atalanta, and the Colombia national team. After starting his career with Colombian club América de Cali, Zapata would go on to play for Estudiantes in Argentina. From 2013, he played in Italy's Serie A, for Napoli, Udinese, Sampdoria, Atalanta and Torino. At international level, Zapata made his senior debut for Colombia in 2017, and took part at the 2019 and 2021 Copa América.

Jeison

Murillo

Jeison Murillo plays as a central defender for Qatari club Al-Shamal and has represented the Colombian national team. Jeison has played for a number of elite clubs across Europe, most notably Inter Milan, Barcelona, Sampdoria and Valencia.

Yerson

Mosquera

Yerson Mosquera plays as a centre-back or full-back for Villarreal, on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the Colombia national team. Mosquera made his breakthrough at Atlético Nacional, where he marked his professional debut against River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana in October 2020. He is tipped to have a breakthrough year in La Liga with his new club.

Alexis

Manyoma

Alexis Manyoma is one of Colombian footballs most exciting young talents who currently plays as a midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in Argentina.

Alexis

Sánchez

Alexis Sanchez plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Chile national team. He is often regarded as the greatest Chilean player of all time. Dubbed "El Niño Maravilla" (The Wonder Child), Sánchez has played for some of the best teams in Europe including Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United and Inter Milan.

Gustavo

Puerta

Gustavo Puerta plays as a midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen. Puerta has represented Colombia at under-20 level. He served as captain of the side at the 2023 South American U-20 Championship. Another exciting prospect, Gustavo is expected to excel under the guidance of Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen.

Óscar

Cortés

Oscar Cortés currently plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers FC, on loan from Ligue 1 club Lens, and the Colombia national team. Cortés is seen as one of the golden generation coming through the Colombian youth ranks and is expected to kick on this year.

Rafael

Borré

Rafa is a Colombian forward for Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, and represents the Colombia national team. He will join Série A club Internacional in the summer of 2024. Rafa was an integral part of the Frankfurt team that won the Europa League title in 2022.

Tomás

Ángel

Tomás Ángel plays as a forward for Atlético Nacional and for Colombia U20s. Tomás has been an integral player for the Colombia youth teams and is expected to make his breakthrough into the full national side soon.