James Rodriguez was one of the brightest superstars in the tournament back in 2014
James Rodriguez is a trending figure at the moment, not just because of his successful campaign with Bayern Munich but also due to his memorable achievements during the World Cup in 2014.
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The Colombian impressed in the previous edition, winning the FIFA Golden Shoe for his impressive 6 goals during the competition. He also won the award for the best goal of the tournament, after scoring a brilliant volley from outside the box against Uruguay in the round of 16. James led his nation to the quarter-final of the competition that year and all eyes will be on him to produce a similar impact in Russia next month.
The attacker will be heading into the World Cup in good form after helping Bayern Munich to claim the Bundesliga title, bagging 7 goals and 11 assists in the German top division.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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