Tomasz Żakieta
Published: 13.12.12 (12.54)
Published: 13.12.12 (12.54)
Radamel Falcao
Born 10 February 1986 in Santa Marta, Colombia. The full name of the player is Radamel Falcao García Zarate, but is commonly referred to as just Falcao. Nicknames player is Tiger (El Tigre) and King of the Europa League. "Falcao" is due to his father Radamel, who gave it this name in honor of the Brazilian national team coach Paulo Roberto Falcao.
Colombian plays the position of center forward, and by many experts, is considered one of the best in the world at that position. Today represents the color of the Spanish Atletico Madrid. A year ago, representing the colors are FC Porto, beat 15 - year-old record Jurgen Klinsmann scoring, as many as 17 times in one year in the International Cup (Europa League).
In 2011, he was recognized as the fifth player in Europe, with 53 dedicated to the voices. In the same year he won the Portuguese Golden Shoe, becoming the first Colombian to have done. By the Spanish magazine GQ Spain was named Athlete of the Year in 2012.
In the last three seasons in the colors Falcao Porto and Atletico scored more than 100 goals. He also helped Atletico move significantly to the history of referring to LE 12 wins. Falcao at the same time made history by winning year after year LE with two different teams at the same time becoming the top scorer of those games. Falcao scored the first hat-trick in the final LE, since the reforms in 1998.
Falcao has a remarkable ability to adjust to the penalty box, a great game for both left and right leg, and although not perfect główkuje high growth. Currency goals for time spent on the field is also impressive and surpasses even Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Radamel followed in the footsteps of his father, who was also a professional footballer, playing defender. It comes from a very Catholic family. Sam leads the youth communities called "Locos Por Jesus" and "Atletas de Cristo."
The origins of football Radamel are associated with native Colombian football. He trained as a junior in Bogota Millionarios team, later became involved with the Colombian second division team Lanceros Boyach. It debuted at the age of 13 years and 112 days (1999) against Deportivo Pereira, becoming the youngest player in the history of professional football Colombia. In Lanceros Boyach played a total of 8 matches scoring one goal.
River Plate
In 2001, at the age of 15 he signed a contract with River Plate. However, the debut of waiting until 2005. The first goal scored 16 October 2005 in a match against Independiente. In the same year he scored 7 goals in 7 matches, becoming the revelation of the team. The next two seasons were a bit worse for Falcao because of the injury, including in 47 matches scored 14 goals. In 2008, River Plate rejected proposals Milan 20 million. Falcao dollars. It also wanted to Aston Villa, Fluminese and Deportivo La Coruna. At the turn of 2008/2009 year, when Radamel scored in the league and Copa Libertadores almost 30 goals, it became clear that the change to a stronger club.
FC Porto
Eventually he left in July 2009 to FC Porto for 5.5 million. Dollars, having become the successor to Lisandro Lopez, who went to Olympique Lyon. Interestingly Falcao was supposed to Benficy Lisbon, but the financial differences clubs decided that landed in Porto. He made his debut in the match against Pacos de Ferreira, winning goal giving an important draw Porto. Also shot in 3 consecutive matches, making him one of the few players shooting in the first 4 games of the season.
Interestingly his first goal in the Champions League won in match against Atletico Madrid. In this edition of the Champions League has won a total of 4 goals, including Wojciech Szczesny beating of Arsenal. In the first season scored 25 goals in the league, which gave him the title of vice-scorer. Title went to Oscar Cardozo of Benfica, who had 26 goals in the account. Falcao finished the year with a total of 34 goals in all competitions, scoring a goal in limited Cup final 2-1 against Portugal to Grupo Desportivo Chavez.
Season 2010/11 started as a phenomenal scoring the winning goal in the Portuguese Super Cup against Benfica. LE also raged in the winning goal over and over again. Eventually, they won as many as 17 in the LE, which broke the 15-year-old Jurgen Klinsmann record (15 goals), scoring an impressive hat-tricks from Rapid Vienna and FC Spartak Moscow. In the semi-finals until the 4 goals scored against Villarealowi, made the last goal in the final match with Braga. Another 16 goals scored, including the Portuguese league. Finally, in 85 matches in the colors of FC Porto scored 72 goals. In July 2011, extended the contract with Porto, which could be seen in the amount of 45 million. Euro break fee for the player.
Atletico Madryt
This amount, however, is not deterred activists Spanish Atletico Madrid. August 18 announced the acquisition of Falcao for 40 million. Euro, with the possibility of an increase this amount by a further 7 million on a performance basis. This made him the most expensive player in the history of Atletico. He made his debut in the match against Arsenal losing 0-1. Then he scored the 4-0 against Udinese in the LE, which was the 18 goal in 19 matches.
January 21, 2012 scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad. Regularly gained LE goals in matches against Lazio-3, Besiktasowi-2-2 Athletic Bilbao, Valencia-2 and Hannover 96 - 2 Goals for May 9, 2012 against Bilbao allowed to go to his football history as the first player who won the Europa League year after year, becoming the top scorer at the same time in two different leagues.
Falcao was his first derby in Madrid April 11, 2012 year, scoring a goal for the Rojiblancos, but results were negative 4-1.
Throughout his first season scored 36 goals in all competitions, which is the highest number of first-year for Atletico Madrid.
Season 2012/2013 started two Hattrick fairy tale, the first finalist LE against Athletic Bilbao and the other in the UEFA Super Cup match against Chelsea. Thus, Falcao again enrolled in the pages of history as the first hat-trick scorer in the competition (as amended). In the match against Real Sociedad won even the first from a free kick. 9 December 2012 in a match against Deportivo la Coruna until Falcao scored 5 goals, sounded the final result 6-0. Thus, he became the first in almost 10 years player, who has managed to make this art. The previous player was Fernando Morientes. In this season ranks second behind Lionel Messi, the scorer, with 16 goals achievement.
Colombia
Falcao has represented the representative from U-17. In 2005 he took part in his first major tournament, the World Cup to the 20s At age 21 he made his debut in the adult representation of Colombia. The first goal scored against Montenegro in the Kirin Cup tournament in Japan. Another scored in a friendly match against Peru. In 2009, Peru scored again in the World Cup qualifying match in 2010. Another goal against Venezuela and won twice against Ecuador. This year has already scored 5 goals in 7 appearances representation.
Colombian plays the position of center forward, and by many experts, is considered one of the best in the world at that position. Today represents the color of the Spanish Atletico Madrid. A year ago, representing the colors are FC Porto, beat 15 - year-old record Jurgen Klinsmann scoring, as many as 17 times in one year in the International Cup (Europa League).
In 2011, he was recognized as the fifth player in Europe, with 53 dedicated to the voices. In the same year he won the Portuguese Golden Shoe, becoming the first Colombian to have done. By the Spanish magazine GQ Spain was named Athlete of the Year in 2012.
In the last three seasons in the colors Falcao Porto and Atletico scored more than 100 goals. He also helped Atletico move significantly to the history of referring to LE 12 wins. Falcao at the same time made history by winning year after year LE with two different teams at the same time becoming the top scorer of those games. Falcao scored the first hat-trick in the final LE, since the reforms in 1998.
Falcao has a remarkable ability to adjust to the penalty box, a great game for both left and right leg, and although not perfect główkuje high growth. Currency goals for time spent on the field is also impressive and surpasses even Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Radamel followed in the footsteps of his father, who was also a professional footballer, playing defender. It comes from a very Catholic family. Sam leads the youth communities called "Locos Por Jesus" and "Atletas de Cristo."
The origins of football Radamel are associated with native Colombian football. He trained as a junior in Bogota Millionarios team, later became involved with the Colombian second division team Lanceros Boyach. It debuted at the age of 13 years and 112 days (1999) against Deportivo Pereira, becoming the youngest player in the history of professional football Colombia. In Lanceros Boyach played a total of 8 matches scoring one goal.
River Plate
In 2001, at the age of 15 he signed a contract with River Plate. However, the debut of waiting until 2005. The first goal scored 16 October 2005 in a match against Independiente. In the same year he scored 7 goals in 7 matches, becoming the revelation of the team. The next two seasons were a bit worse for Falcao because of the injury, including in 47 matches scored 14 goals. In 2008, River Plate rejected proposals Milan 20 million. Falcao dollars. It also wanted to Aston Villa, Fluminese and Deportivo La Coruna. At the turn of 2008/2009 year, when Radamel scored in the league and Copa Libertadores almost 30 goals, it became clear that the change to a stronger club.
FC Porto
Eventually he left in July 2009 to FC Porto for 5.5 million. Dollars, having become the successor to Lisandro Lopez, who went to Olympique Lyon. Interestingly Falcao was supposed to Benficy Lisbon, but the financial differences clubs decided that landed in Porto. He made his debut in the match against Pacos de Ferreira, winning goal giving an important draw Porto. Also shot in 3 consecutive matches, making him one of the few players shooting in the first 4 games of the season.
Interestingly his first goal in the Champions League won in match against Atletico Madrid. In this edition of the Champions League has won a total of 4 goals, including Wojciech Szczesny beating of Arsenal. In the first season scored 25 goals in the league, which gave him the title of vice-scorer. Title went to Oscar Cardozo of Benfica, who had 26 goals in the account. Falcao finished the year with a total of 34 goals in all competitions, scoring a goal in limited Cup final 2-1 against Portugal to Grupo Desportivo Chavez.
Season 2010/11 started as a phenomenal scoring the winning goal in the Portuguese Super Cup against Benfica. LE also raged in the winning goal over and over again. Eventually, they won as many as 17 in the LE, which broke the 15-year-old Jurgen Klinsmann record (15 goals), scoring an impressive hat-tricks from Rapid Vienna and FC Spartak Moscow. In the semi-finals until the 4 goals scored against Villarealowi, made the last goal in the final match with Braga. Another 16 goals scored, including the Portuguese league. Finally, in 85 matches in the colors of FC Porto scored 72 goals. In July 2011, extended the contract with Porto, which could be seen in the amount of 45 million. Euro break fee for the player.
Atletico Madryt
This amount, however, is not deterred activists Spanish Atletico Madrid. August 18 announced the acquisition of Falcao for 40 million. Euro, with the possibility of an increase this amount by a further 7 million on a performance basis. This made him the most expensive player in the history of Atletico. He made his debut in the match against Arsenal losing 0-1. Then he scored the 4-0 against Udinese in the LE, which was the 18 goal in 19 matches.
January 21, 2012 scored a hat-trick against Real Sociedad. Regularly gained LE goals in matches against Lazio-3, Besiktasowi-2-2 Athletic Bilbao, Valencia-2 and Hannover 96 - 2 Goals for May 9, 2012 against Bilbao allowed to go to his football history as the first player who won the Europa League year after year, becoming the top scorer at the same time in two different leagues.
Falcao was his first derby in Madrid April 11, 2012 year, scoring a goal for the Rojiblancos, but results were negative 4-1.
Throughout his first season scored 36 goals in all competitions, which is the highest number of first-year for Atletico Madrid.
Season 2012/2013 started two Hattrick fairy tale, the first finalist LE against Athletic Bilbao and the other in the UEFA Super Cup match against Chelsea. Thus, Falcao again enrolled in the pages of history as the first hat-trick scorer in the competition (as amended). In the match against Real Sociedad won even the first from a free kick. 9 December 2012 in a match against Deportivo la Coruna until Falcao scored 5 goals, sounded the final result 6-0. Thus, he became the first in almost 10 years player, who has managed to make this art. The previous player was Fernando Morientes. In this season ranks second behind Lionel Messi, the scorer, with 16 goals achievement.
Colombia
Falcao has represented the representative from U-17. In 2005 he took part in his first major tournament, the World Cup to the 20s At age 21 he made his debut in the adult representation of Colombia. The first goal scored against Montenegro in the Kirin Cup tournament in Japan. Another scored in a friendly match against Peru. In 2009, Peru scored again in the World Cup qualifying match in 2010. Another goal against Venezuela and won twice against Ecuador. This year has already scored 5 goals in 7 appearances representation.