Up and coming soccer star James Rodriguez hit the headlines during the 2014 world cup where he scored 6 goals and securing himself the privileged accolade of the 'golden boot'. Now playing for Real Madrid and owning the title of the 4th most expensive footballer in history, James, or Ham-ez as it is correctly pronounced, still has many other interesting attributes. Here are 9 things that you didn't know about James Rodriguez.
Number Nine: James Suffered From A Terrible Stutter When He Was A Child
As a youngster James had a heavy speech impediment, resulting in him having to go to a speech therapist on weekly occasions. Still affecting him today , shy guy Rodriguez often struggles in interviews due to lack of confidence and shame directed towards his stutter.
Number Eight: He's Taken
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Currently enrolled on an online engineering course at the Universidad Nacional Abierta , James breaks the 'stupid' soccer player stereotype that so often persists.
Number Six: He Has His Own Energy Drink
Beloved in his native country of Colombia, the boy can do no wrong even having his own line of products. Named '10 Gold' to represent his jersey number, all the profits are donated to his personal charity foundation that helps underprivileged children in Colombia. What a guy!
Number Five: He Is The Youngest Ever Player To Win The 'Portuguese Golden Ball' Award
During his first season in Portugal, James scored an all mighty six goals and eight assists playing a huge role in their eventual Europa league victory. However Rodriguez wasn't finished and went on to score even more goals and assists , eventually nabbing the LPFP award for Breakthrough player in 2011-2012 and the 'Portuguese Golden Ball' accolade, becoming the second Colombian and youngest ever winner to do so.
Number Four: He's
Number Nine: James Suffered From A Terrible Stutter When He Was A Child
As a youngster James had a heavy speech impediment, resulting in him having to go to a speech therapist on weekly occasions. Still affecting him today , shy guy Rodriguez often struggles in interviews due to lack of confidence and shame directed towards his stutter.
Number Eight: He's Taken
Sorry guys! James is happily married and even has child with …show more content…
Currently enrolled on an online engineering course at the Universidad Nacional Abierta , James breaks the 'stupid' soccer player stereotype that so often persists.
Number Six: He Has His Own Energy Drink
Beloved in his native country of Colombia, the boy can do no wrong even having his own line of products. Named '10 Gold' to represent his jersey number, all the profits are donated to his personal charity foundation that helps underprivileged children in Colombia. What a guy!
Number Five: He Is The Youngest Ever Player To Win The 'Portuguese Golden Ball' Award
During his first season in Portugal, James scored an all mighty six goals and eight assists playing a huge role in their eventual Europa league victory. However Rodriguez wasn't finished and went on to score even more goals and assists , eventually nabbing the LPFP award for Breakthrough player in 2011-2012 and the 'Portuguese Golden Ball' accolade, becoming the second Colombian and youngest ever winner to do so.
Number Four: He's