The challenge that Valderrama posed to James Rodriguez with Colombia

There is a huge discussion around Valderrama and James Rodriguez to see who the best player in the history of Colombia is. Valderrama challenged James saying that he not only had to play well in Everton but that he had to be the leader guiding Colombia to a final at the FIFA World Cup.

It is clear that both Valderrama and James are the two best players in the history of Colombia but it is difficult to say who the best is. Valderrama revolutionized world football and is considered one of the 10 best players in the history of world football so he would be steps ahead of James, but James Rodriguez has played in the best teams and with Colombia he was fifth in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Valderrama had said that James should dedicate himself to playing and demonstrating the quality of a player that he is instead of talking so much to the media. James had said that he is the best player in the history of the Colombian national team, generating much criticism from the Colombian public.

Valderrama is an absolute idol of Colombia since while he was playing Colombia he qualified for 3 World Cups in a row between 1990 and 1998. Valderrama, who knew how to play in the MLS, is remembered for his yellow curls and his great quality as a game organizer. Meanwhile James Rodriguez participated in two World Cups where he has scored 6 goals in 8 games.