Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate born 10 February 1986, commonly known as just Falcao, is a Colombian football forward who currently plays for FC Porto of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. He is a natural goalscorer notable for his finishing and fantastic heading ability despite not being above average height.
Radamel prefers to be called by his middle name, Falcao, though he is sometimes referred to by the nickname El Tigre (The Tiger). Falcao is a dynamic striker noted for his ability to finish with both feet, a strong burst of pace, and his intensity of play. Falcao is a second generation footballer: his father, Radamel Garc�a, played professionally as a defender in Colombia. Falcao is named after the 1980s Brazilian and A.S. Roma legend Falc�o. He is a devout Christian and leader of the Church youth groups "Locos por Jes�s" and "Campeones para Cristo
PLAYERS DETAILFull name: Radamel Falcao Garc�a Z�rate
Date of birth : February 10, 1986
Place of birth: Santa Marta, Colombia
Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1/2 in)
Playing position: Striker
Club information
Current club: FC Porto
Number: 9
Youth career
2000 Millonarios
2001�2005 River Plate
Senior career
2005�2009 River Plate 88 (34)
2009� FC Porto 82 (69)
National team
2007� Colombia 28 (7)
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