Talk:James Rodríguez

Requested move 2010

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The result of the move request was: Page Not Moved, Since this request a third James Rodríguez page has been created, thus causing James Rodríguez to be changed from a redirect to a dab page for all three.  Ron h jones (Talk) 01:27, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

James Davíd Rodríguez → James Rodríguez — No need for the middle name, which is spelled incorrectly since the I in David is not accented in Spanish. "James Rodríguez" currently is a redirect to James Roday since that is his real name, although it is unlikely that actor is know by his real name or it is spelled with an accent in Rodriguez. —Digirami (talk) 23:58, 14 February 2010 (UTC)


 * I agree, There must be also a mention somewhere to the fact that he wants to be called "JAMES" as is written  in Spanish and not as is normally pronounced in english . --Jor70 (talk) 00:44, 15 February 2010 (UTC)


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Requested move 2013

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The result of the move request was: Move. Jafeluv (talk) 11:18, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

James Rodríguez (footballer) → James Rodríguez

— James Roday doesn't use his birth name. Unreal7 (talk) 23:26, 27 May 2013 (UTC)
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 * Support - I'd suggest the footballer has a claim to WP:PRIMARYTOPIC, and we can simply re-route the pre-existing disambiguation page and associated redirects. GiantSnowman 13:19, 28 May 2013 (UTC)
 * Support. Per GiantSnowman. Walls of Jericho (talk) 23:50, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
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Article Issues
Perusing the introduction and the "style of play" section, this article has some serious issues. It reads as an incredibly biased, unencyclopedic account written by a fan. The use of goal.com and bleacher report as references is also a concern, particularly the same article being linked a number of times. I'd like to know what you think. Raudys (talk) 14:30, 14 June 2014 (ET)

Native to Ibague?
"Born in Cucutá, James is native of the city of Ibagué,"

How come? If he was born in Cucuta, then he is a "native" of Cucuta. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 148.87.19.206 (talk) 03:20, 10 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 July 2014
I Belive i have important information regarding James' present and future career.

Iscodisco (talk) 19:09, 21 July 2014 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 21 July 2014
James grew comparisons to that of a 'South American counterpart' of Cristiano Ronaldo should be changed to James was sometimes described as a "South American counterpart" to Cristiano Ronaldo

At the least, grew should be drew.

LessonzX (talk) 20:37, 21 July 2014 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 22 July 2014
please change "...during only a 3-year slit." to "...during only a 3-year stint." because it's more appropriate word.

78.151.197.213 (talk) 10:33, 22 July 2014 (UTC)

✅ - well almost - I chose to reword the whole sentence, not just change the one word, so it made more sense. - Arjayay (talk) 12:21, 22 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 July 2014
Officially became a Real Madrid player as of July 22, 2014. Source: http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2014/07/official-announcement-james-rodriguez

83.254.137.215 (talk) 14:45, 22 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Take a look at the article... Kante4 (talk) 14:51, 22 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 July 2014
You need to change his team, as he is now in Real Madrid CF

Mohammadfreij (talk) 19:13, 22 July 2014 (UTC)
 * Care to look at the article? Kante4 (talk) 19:16, 22 July 2014 (UTC)

So, 90€ or 80€ Million?
We have this sentence in the opening "Rodríguez moved from Monaco to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of €90 million", backed by a ref of BBC.

Then in the Real Madrid section, "Rodríguez signed a 6-year contract with Real Madrid for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around €79.5 million.", backed by several websites.

One of them should change, in my opinion. –HD   Ask, comment, talk! 00:32, 23 July 2014 (UTC)
 * I go with 80 as this is more reported and the BBC says that it CAN reach 90 if several things happen (Titles won etc.). Kante4 (talk) 09:40, 23 July 2014 (UTC)

Question about Sponsorship Section
The sponsorship section includes the following phrase "During his early days playing in South America, Rodríguez was approached by Adidas's head scout Claus Peter Meyer.[113]" [113] links to the following article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10942617/World-Cup-2014-no-ceiling-to-what-Colombian-James-Rodriguez-can-achieve.html

The 'section sentence' is accurate insofar as the spelling of Meyer's name is consistent with the spelling in the article and his title is consistent with the title given in the article. Out of personal curiosity, I did an internet search on Meyer (I was interested in what his job entailed)...but came up with two things: (1) notwithstanding how he was identified in the Telegraph article, it appears the correct spelling of his name is "Claus-Peter Mayer" (not "Claus Peter Meyer"). (2) I couldn't find further support for his job title being "head scout"...in fact, everything I've seen refers to him as being a marketing VP with Adidas. Both is German and English language profiles refer to him as being the VP of Global Sports Marketing for Adidas (include the apparently 'correct' spelling of his name I noted above.

In addition, this youtube video interview with him, besides using the 'correct' spelling of his name, also lists his job title "VP Global Sports Marketing - Football, Adidas".

I haven't made further changes to the article to reflect my "findings" b/c I'm new to editing here and wasn't sure the appropriate protocol a newspaper as reputable as the Telegraph contains info, cited in a wiki article, which seems at odds with what else is out there so thought i'd come here and ask instead.

Providing others want the reference to him (and accompanying link) to remain in the sponsorship section...

1. At a minimum, I think the spelling of his name should be changed from "Claus Peter Meyer" to "Claus-Peter Mayer" 2. Consideration should be given to whether it's appropriate to call him a 'head scout' for Adidas. To me, calling someone a "head scout" (even for a corporation) connotes a very different meaning than referring to someone as a Marketing VP.

The alternative is the sentence referring to Mayer is deleted altogether.

Sorry if it seems like I'm making a mountain out of a molehill out of a few simple words -- and I'm happy to go along with whatever others feel. But I thought at a minimum I'd raise the issue (and would rather 'raise the issue' than just making changes on my own, when I don't even know what the changes would acceptably be). GLG GLG (talk) 05:47, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 July 2014
Can I Edit First So That I Re-place That Photo That I Uploaded

National Names 2000 (talk) 07:30, 26 July 2014 (UTC)
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James Rodríguez punch against Feirense player
This punch and consequent red card should be mentioned. 85.240.133.215 (talk) 13:52, 26 July 2014 (UTC)

I do not mean to be controversial or anything but this request clearly comes, with all due respect, from a person who dislikes or hates James. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.254.50.186 (talk) 23:26, 14 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 July 2014
Soccer.freak561 (talk) 04:03, 28 July 2014 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 26 August 2014
Anonymousdk1307 (talk) 06:44, 26 August 2014 (UTC) James Rodriguez scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the final of the Supercopa
 * Ok and what should be changed? Kante4 (talk) 14:19, 26 August 2014 (UTC)

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I took this picture of James while he was practicing and greeting fans in Chicago for Copa America 2016 and I was wondering is it's good enough for it to be the main image or leave it where it is in the article? Thoughts? --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 02:42, 21 June 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 August 2016
Current team is Real Madrid FC, not Chelsea FC

Segalindoa (talk) 19:25, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 3 March 2018
Colombia Hasan banti (talk) 09:43, 3 March 2018 (UTC)
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In International Section

change Germany to Colombia reliable source -> http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/45187/James_Rodriguez.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hasan banti (talk • contribs) 10:17, 3 March 2018 (UTC)


 * In the current version of the article, there is no sign of typo of using Germany national football team, can you point out where? Matthew hk (talk) 11:51, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 March 2019
223.228.153.236 (talk) 09:24, 3 March 2019 (UTC)


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Semi-protected edit request on 6 June 2019
Academia Tolimense should redirect to Deportes Tolima, as it can be considered one of its youth divisions. 186.80.51.230 (talk) 02:31, 6 June 2019 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 9 June 2019
James Rodriguez loan with Bayern Munich has ended and won't be extended so the page should say 2017-2019 next to the stats of his Bayern Munich. Skundarani (talk) 18:46, 9 June 2019 (UTC)
 * You are correct, but the transfer window opens on 1 July, after that it will be changed. Kante4 (talk) 19:42, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

Children
He has a son named Samuel now, no? Camilo4891 (talk) 18:38, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 February 2020
Hi I’d just like to change the profile picture of the player. Ihuss 01 (talk) 11:44, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

ihuss_01 Ihuss 01 (talk) 11:45, 8 February 2020 (UTC)


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Errors in box
In right hand box it says his senior career has been in Indonesian clubs, something went wrong there. — Preceding unsigned comment added by RomdalDK (talk • contribs) 13:28, 15 March 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 January 2023
{{subst:trim|1=Super League Greece Player of the Month: 2022 November


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Using the phrase "devout Catholic"
The Wikipedia article claims James Rodriguez is one but then discusses his later divorce. Dogmatically, this is impossible and the word "devout" should be deleted from his page. 72.235.194.109 (talk) 00:14, 7 July 2024 (UTC)

Undisputed
Born in 1991 so his age should be 33 due to turn 34. Please update correct age 92.238.209.229 (talk) 07:23, 10 July 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 July 2024
He was born in Cucuta, Venezuela not Cucuta, Colombia. I want to change the bio section. Rebeccasamson23 (talk) 01:49, 15 July 2024 (UTC)
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