Adolfo Valencia

Adolfo Valencia (born February 6, 1968 in Buenaventura, Colombia) is a soccer striker who has played all over the world. He was a major part of the Colombian national team during the 1994 and {{Wc|1998}}s.

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February 6 - 1968 - Buenaventura - Colombia - Soccer - Striker - Colombian national team - 1994

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Valencia, known as El Tren ("The Train") for his physique, has played for clubs in seven different countries: in his native Colombia (Independiente Santa Fe), Germany (Bayern Munich), Spain (Atletico Madrid), Italy (Reggiana), Greece (PAOK), United States (MetroStars), and Venezuela (Maracaibo).

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Train - Colombia - Independiente Santa Fe - Germany - Bayern Munich - Spain - Atletico Madrid - Italy - Reggiana - Greece - PAOK - United States - MetroStars - Venezuela - Maracaibo

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Valencia scored two goals in the 1994 World Cup, including the last goal in an ill-fated match against the United States that later cost teammate Andres Escobar his life.

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United States - Andres Escobar

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In Valencia's first season with the MetroStars, 2000, he set a team record by scoring 16 league goals (21 in all competitions).

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