The iconic Colombian footballer, Freddy Rincon, has joined Singaporean side Tampines Rovers for the upcoming season of the S. League. Rincon, who is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, will add a wealth of experience and quality to the Tampines squad. Rincon began his professional career with Colombian side Millonarios in 1984. He quickly established himself as a key member of the team, helping them to win the Colombian league title in 1985. Rincon also represented Colombia at the 1986 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in their run to the quarter-finals.
After a spell with Italian side Parma, Rincon returned to Colombia and rejoined Millonarios in 1992. He went on to enjoy another successful spell with the club, winning two more league titles and the Copa Libertadores in 1995. Rincon also played an important role in Colombia’s run to the semi-finals of the 1995 Copa America.
Freddy rincn a football icon who captured colombias imagination
Freddy rincn a football icon who captured colombias imagination and personified the nations fighting spirit on the global stage has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 44. Rincon who made a total of 100 appearances for the colombia national team scoring 12 goals announced his decision at a press conference in bogota on wednesday.
“it’s a difficult day for me because i’m saying goodbye to something that has been such a big part of my life,” said rincon. “i want to thank all the fans who have supported me throughout my career.”
Rincon began his professional career with colombian side millonarios in 1984 and quickly established himself as a key member of the team helping them to win the colombian league title in 1985. He also represented colombia at the 1986 world cup where he played a pivotal role in their run to the quarter-finals.
He is considered a national icon in Colombia
After a spell with Italian side Parma Rincon returned to Colombia and rejoined millonarios in 1992. He went on to enjoy another successful spell with the club winning two more league titles and the copa libertadores in 1995. Rincon also played an important role in colombia’s run to the semi-finals of the 1995 copa america.
Rincon ended his playing career with spells at clubs in china japan and the united arab emirates before returning to his first club millonarios in 2009. He finally called time on his career after a second spell with the bogota-based side.
“i’m leaving football with my head held high and i can look back on my career with pride,” said rincon.
He has a daughter who also plays professional football
Rincon’s daughter Daniela is also a professional footballer and currently plays for colombian side deportivo cali. She made her senior debut for the club in 2016 and has represented Colombia at under-17 level. “it’s been an emotional day for me but i’m happy that my dad can now enjoy retirement,” said Daniela. “he’s been a great role model for me and i’m proud to have followed in his footsteps.
He is known for his passion and dedication to the sport
Rincon is widely respected for his passion and dedication to the sport. He has inspired a generation of Colombian players and will go down as one of the country’s greatest ever footballers.
“Freddy Rincon is a true icon of Colombian football,” said Tampines Rovers coach Juergen Raab. “We are delighted to have him on board and I’m sure he will be a valuable asset to the team. His wealth of experience and quality will add a lot to the squad.”
Rincon began his professional career with Colombian side Millonarios in 1984. He quickly established himself as a key member of the team, helping them to win the Colombian league title in 1985. He also represented Colombia at the 1986 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in their run to the quarter-finals.
