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Colombia
Group K Pot 2 4-2-3-1 South America
#13
FIFA Rank
0
€285M squad value
0 Lorenzo has built Colombia around James' creative genius while adding defensive discipline that was missing in previous cycles.
Tactical Identity
Expected Formation
4-2-3-1
Álv
Álvaro Montero Muñ
Muñoz Sán
Sánchez Mac
Machado Luc
Lucumí Pue
Puerta Rod
Rodríguez Ler
Lerma Car
Carrascal Qui
Quintero Góm
Gómez ↑
Press Height
moderate
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Press Intensity
moderate
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Build-up Pattern
creative central playmaker distribution
Key Players
Strengths & Weaknesses
+ Strengths
● Creative playmaking through central channel
● Set piece delivery from James is world-class
● Defensive discipline improved significantly under Lorenzo
− Vulnerabilities
● Dependent on James fitness and form
● Pace in wide areas inconsistent
● Can struggle against ultra-high pressing teams
Recent Form (last 4 years)
55% Win Rate
40 matches
22
Wins
11
Draws
7
Losses
World Cup History
6
Participations
#27
All-Time Rank
Tournament Record
All-Time Record
Played 22
Won 9
Drawn 3
Lost 10
Goals For 32
Goals Ag. 30
Goal Difference +2
Manager
NL
Néstor Lorenzo
Argentine
Creative attacking with disciplined defensive shape. Built around James Rodríguez's playmaking with organized defensive transitions.
Full Squad (26)
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Match Schedule
Squad depth: moderate Fatigue risk: moderate — James' fitness is the key variable Archetype: transition threat South America
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