Iván Córdoba facts for kids
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Córdoba with Inter Milan in 2009
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| Date of birth | 11 August 1976 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rionegro, Colombia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||
| Club information | ||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Venezia (advisor of management) | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| –1992 | Deportivo Rionegro | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1993–1995 | Deportivo Rionegro | 42 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Atlético Nacional | 73 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | San Lorenzo | 59 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2012 | Inter Milan | 324 | (15) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 498 | (25) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1995–1996 | Colombia U20 | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1996 | Colombia U23 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1997–2011 | Colombia | 73 | (5) | |||||||||||||
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| 2012–2014 | Inter Milan (team manager) | |||||||||||||||
| 2021– | Venezia (advisor of management) | |||||||||||||||
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Iván Ramiro Córdoba Sepúlveda (born August 11, 1976) is a famous Colombian former football player. He was a strong defender known for his speed. He played for many clubs, but he is best known for his long career with Inter Milan in Italy.
Iván Córdoba also played for the Colombian national team. He helped his country win the 2001 Copa América tournament. He even scored the winning goal in the final match! After retiring from playing, he became a sporting advisor for a club.
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Club Football Journey
Iván Córdoba started his football journey in Colombia. He first played for Deportivo Rionegro in 1993. His great skills quickly caught attention. In 1996, he moved to a bigger Colombian team, Atlético Nacional.
Playing in Argentina and Italy
After playing in Colombia, Córdoba moved to Argentina. He joined San Lorenzo in 1998. He played very well there. In January 2000, he moved to Italy to play for Inter Milan. This was a big move for him. He even turned down an offer from Real Madrid to join Inter.
Years at Inter Milan
Iván Córdoba became a key player for Inter Milan. He was a strong part of their defense for many years. He often played alongside another great defender, Marco Materazzi. Córdoba was so important that he became the team's vice-captain. The main captain was Javier Zanetti.
He had the honor of lifting the Coppa Italia trophy in 2005. This happened because Zanetti was away playing for Argentina. Córdoba played for Inter Milan for 13 years. He made his last game for the club in May 2012. His teammates even wore his number 2 shirt to warm up before his final home game.
International Football Career
Iván Córdoba was a very important player for the Colombian national team. He was the captain when Colombia won the 2001 Copa América competition. This was a huge moment for his country. He scored the only goal in the final match, making Colombia champions!
He also represented Colombia in other big tournaments. He was part of the team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He also played in the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup. Colombia finished fourth in that tournament. He also played in the Copa América in 1997, 1999, and 2007.
After Playing Football
After he stopped playing football, Iván Córdoba stayed involved in the sport. On February 10, 2021, he became the new sporting director for an Italian club called Venezia. This means he helps manage the team and its players. He is also a small owner of the club.
How He Played
Iván Córdoba was mainly a central defender. He was known for being very fast and energetic. He was also very versatile, meaning he could play in different defensive positions. He was great at tackling players one-on-one. Even though he was not very tall (173 cm), he was a good jumper. This helped him score goals with his head. People also admired his leadership skills on the field.
Achievements and Trophies
Iván Córdoba won many important titles during his career.
Club Honours
Atlético Nacional
- Copa Interamericana: 1995
Inter Milan
- Serie A (Italian League):
- 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10
- Coppa Italia (Italian Cup):
- 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11
- Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Super Cup):
- 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010
- UEFA Champions League: 2009–10
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2010
International Honours
Colombia
- Copa América: 2001
Individual Awards
- South American Team of the Year: 1999
- Pirata d'Oro (Inter Milan Player of the Year): 2011
See also
In Spanish: Iván Ramiro Córdoba para niños
