Freddy Rincón

Colombian footballer (1966–2022)

Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈfɾeði riŋˈkon]; 14 August 1966 – 13 April 2022) was a Colombian professional footballer. He played 84 games for the Colombia national team between 1990 and 2001. He was born in Buenaventura, Colombia.

Freddy Rincón
Rincón in 2022
Personal information
Full name Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia
Date of birth (1966-08-14)14 August 1966
Place of birth Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Date of death 13 April 2022(2022-04-13) (aged 55)
Place of death Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1988 Atlético Buenaventura 77 (18)
1988–1990 Santa Fe 82 (20)
1990–1993 América de Cali 177 (54)
1993–1995 Palmeiras 28 (12)
1994–1995Napoli (loan) 28 (7)
1995–1997 Real Madrid 21 (0)
1996–1997Palmeiras (loan) 17 (7)
1997–2000 Corinthians 151 (37)
2000 Santos 20 (1)
2001 Cruzeiro 16 (1)
2004 Corinthians 7 (2)
Total 627 (162)
National team
1990–2001 Colombia 84 (17)
Teams managed
2005 Iraty
2006 São Bento
2009 São José
2009 Corinthians (youth)
2010 Flamengo de Guarulhos
2010 Atlético Mineiro (assistant)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

At club level he played for Independiente Santa Fé, América de Cali (Colombia), Napoli (Italy), Real Madrid (Spain), Palmeiras, Santos, and Corinthians (Brazil). His playing career lasted from 1986 until 2004.

On 11 April 2022, Rincón was hospitalized with head injuries after being in a car crash in Cali, Colombia.[1] He died two days later from his injuries, aged 55.[2]

References

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  1. "Freddy Rincon: Former Colombia captain in critical condition after car crash". BBC.com. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  2. "Freddy Rincon: Former Colombia captain dies following car crash". BBC Sport. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.