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Father of, with his 1st wife Claribeth Galván, Alan Valderrama, Kenny Valderrama and Carlos Alberto Valderrama.

Played for Colombia in the 1990, 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups.

Has a played for Unión Magdalena (1981-84), Millonarios F.C. (1984-85), Deportivo Cali (1985-88, 1996-97), Montpellier H.S.C. (1988-91), Real Valladolid (1991-92), Independiente Medellín (1992-93), Atlético Junior (1993-95), Tampa Bay Mutiny (1995-97, 1999-01), Miami Fusion (1997-99) and Colorado Rapids (2001-02).

Was named in the South America Team of the year in 1987, 1993 and 1996.

He was awarded the 'South American Player of the Year' by Uruguayan newspaper El País in 1987 and 1993.

Won the French Cup with Montpellier H.S.C. (1990) and Colombian Primera División (1993, 1995) with Atlético Junior.

Father of, with one-time girlfriend Emelina Ruge, Carlos Alberto Valderrama (b. June 16, 1993).

111 appearances for Colombia National Football Team from 1985-1998. Was a 3rd place at the Copa América (1987, 1993, 1995).

Father of, with Elvira Redondo, Steffi Valderrama (b. April 4, 1995) and Carla Valderrama (b. October 4, 1997).

MLS Most Valuable Player in 1996.

2004: One of FIFA 100 by Pelé.

Mentioned in the song "Abarajáme" by Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas.