100
Caps
25
Goals
30
Assists
7.0
Rating
65
Sentiment
10
Squad #
Fitness Status
Minor Concern
Veteran, managing fitness
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 34, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskmedium
James Rodríguez carries manageable lineup risk because medical workload is being monitored; international experience points to a trusted squad role.
Sentimentneutral
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