This is James Rodríguez.
Pronounced like HAHM-ess, not jeymz.
He's the star attacking midfielder for the Colombian National Team.
He's currently the leading goal scorer in the World Cup.
He's good at putting it between the posts.
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Really good.
Actually really, really good.
But there are so many reasons to love him.
1. Because he is also one hell of a dancer.
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2. He's actually one the team's go-to dancers.
3. Because he's also great with animals.
4. And he's a loving and caring father.
5. Because he's a true family man.
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6. Because he enjoys paying tribute to Colombia's famed marimonda.
7. And he's a personal friend of Suso.
8. Because he has some very famous fans.
¡¡Pasamos a cuartos!! James, un gracias enorme!! ¡Hasta hoy de lo mejor del Mundial! ¡¡¡Ospina, sencillamente espectacular!!! Shak #COL
Shakira@shakiraFollow
¡¡Pasamos a cuartos!! James, un gracias enorme!! ¡Hasta hoy de lo mejor del Mundial! ¡¡¡Ospina, sencillamente espectacular!!! Shak #COL
3:02 PM - 28 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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9. Because his selfie game is on point.
10. Whether it's in the gym.
11. With his teammates.
12. Or when he's taking a quick dip.
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13. Because he's also extremely devoted to his younger fans.
Es muy lindo compartir con los niños de la Fundación @col_somostodos, entregarles sus regalos y recibir su cariño
James RodrÃguez@jamesdrodriguezFollow
Es muy lindo compartir con los niños de la Fundación @col_somostodos, entregarles sus regalos y recibir su cariño
2:13 PM - 23 Dec 12ReplyRetweetFavorite
14. He visits them in hospitals.
15. Always poses for photo ops.
16. And he loves giving them memorabilia.
Humildad Ante Todo @jamesdrodriguez @danielaysalome
⑬ Paradise @Belkis__10Follow
Humildad Ante Todo @jamesdrodriguez @danielaysalome
10:47 AM - 23 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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17. Because he can rock the dapper look.
18. Or the throwback stash.
19. Because even famous Colombian footballer Carlos Valderrama is a fan.
20. And former goalkeeper Rene Higuita.
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Yes, "El Loco."
21. Because his fan art is awesome.
22. Because he's really excited about his first World Cup.
23. Because he's really, really popular right now.
King James rules the world. #GoogleTrends
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King James rules the world. #GoogleTrends
7:16 PM - 28 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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24. Because he's been doing it big since he was a kid.
Les dejo otra foto de la Pony, grandes recuerdos, apenas para la Navidad.
Les dejo otra foto de la Pony, grandes recuerdos, apenas para la Navidad.
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25. Most importantly, because he is leading a team that is even better than the famed 1994 squad.
The current 2014 team is the first ever to make it to quarter-finals, making history.
So, if you're not a fan yet be sure to remember his name.
