Radamel Falcao

Radamel Falcao García Zárate (born 10 February 1986) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Galatasaray and the Colombia national team.

Falcao began his career in Colombia with Lanceros Boyacá and Independiente Medellín before moving to Europe in 2009 to play for Porto. He won the Primeira Liga in his first season with the club, and was the league's top scorer in the 2010–11 season. He then moved to Spanish club Atlético Madrid, where he won the UEFA Europa League and Copa del Rey in 2012. In 2013, he joined English club Chelsea on loan, and the following year he signed for French club Monaco. In 2016, he joined Manchester United on loan, and in 2017 he was loaned to Chelsea again. In 2019, he joined Galatasaray.

Falcao has been a member of the Colombia national team since 2007. He has represented his country at the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018, and the Copa América in 2011, 2015, and 2019.

Here are some of Falcao's most notable achievements:

• Won the Primeira Liga with Porto in 2009–10.
• Was the Primeira Liga's top scorer in the 2010–11 season.
• Won the UEFA Europa League with Atlético Madrid in 2012.
• Won the Copa del Rey with Atlético Madrid in 2012.
• Was the UEFA Super Cup's top scorer in 2012.
• Was the UEFA Champions League's top scorer in the 2012–13 season.
• Was nominated for the Ballon d'Or in 2012.
• Was named the Europa League Player of the Season in 2012.
• Was named the La Liga Player of the Month in September 2012.
• Was named the Turkish Süper Lig Player of the Year in 2019.
• Was named the Colombian Footballer of the Year in 2009, 2012, and 2013.

Falcao is considered to be one of the best strikers in the world. He is a powerful and clinical goalscorer, and he is also known for his aerial ability and his ability to create chances for his teammates.