Player: Fredy Ramón Rincón Valencia

• Nationality: Colombia
• Position: Midfielder (central / attacking)
• Date of birth: August 14, 1966
• Place of birth: Buenaventura, Colombia
• Date of death: April 13, 2022

Club career (highlights):

• Cortuluá (Colombia) — early professional years
• Santa Fe (Colombia) — breakout in Colombian league
• América de Cali (Colombia) — domestic prominence, Copa Libertadores runner-up appearances
• Palmeiras (Brazil) — major success and recognition in Brazilian football
• Santos (Brazil) — continued top-level play
• Real Madrid (Spain) — brief spell (1995–1996)
• Napoli (Italy) — later European stint
• Bauru and Campinas clubs (Brazil) and other short later spells before retirement

International career with Colombia:

• Senior caps: between 1987 and 1998 (over 70 appearances)
• Goals: roughly 17 international goals
• Major tournaments: Played at the 1990 FIFA World Cup (scored vs. West Germany in group stage), 1994 FIFA World Cup, and multiple Copa América tournaments
• Notable: One of Colombia's most influential midfielders in the 1990s, integral to the "golden generation" that elevated Colombian football on the world stage

Style of play: Strong, combative central/attacking midfielder with good vision, passing range and ability to score from midfield; known for leadership and big-game performances.

Legacy: Remembered as one of Colombia's greatest midfielders and a national icon. His goal vs. West Germany in the 1990 World Cup and his successful club career in Brazil and Europe are standout achievements. Following a serious traffic accident in April 2022, he passed away on April 13, 2022, prompting tributes across world football.