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It is a matter of hours for James Rodríguez to be presented at Everton and thus begin a new stage in his sports career. Expectations are high, especially considering that he will be under the baton of his soccer father. Carlo Ancelotti.
The arrival in English football is for James his fourth experience in one of the five major leagues in the world; He has already played in Ligue 1 with Móncao, La Liga with Real Madrid, Bundesliga with Bayern and now the Premier with Everton. Therefore, in Futbolred we take stock of how 10 did in these journeys through the European elite.
AS Monaco – Ligue 1
After having shone at Porto along with Falcao and Guarín, James left with the ‘Tigre’ to command the new project of Monaco. At first, it was difficult for him to adapt, taking into account Claudio Ranieri’s “solidarity” methodology. All attack and all defend.
The cucuteño started as a left winger and little by little his position was linked to the center of the field, behind the striker. In total he played 38 games between the league and the local cup, scoring 10 goals and giving 14 assists. Numbers that led him to be the top assist in Ligue 1 and be included in the ideal XI of the season.
Extremely positive stage.
Real Madrid – La Liga
Here the turbulence began. After a dream World Cup, James was signed by Florentino Pérez under the banner of a rising star. Under Carlo Ancelotti he shone in La Liga alongside stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema. That first season he played 46 times, got 17 touchdowns and 18 assists. Extraordinary numbers.
With the departure of Ancelotti, the skinny cows came from the hand of Rafa Benítez and Zinedine Zidane. During the next two seasons, James came out of his ideal position (midfielder 10) and began his difficult stage as an interior, a position that forced him to have a greater commitment in defense (as happened in Monaco). Obviously his performance and influence went to the ground and in two years he played 65 games, achieving just a total of 19 goals and 22 assists.
After gaining confidence and experience in Germany, the Colombian returned with the aim of convincing Zidane. He wanted his revenge. Unfortunately injuries and lack of opportunities ended his dream, leaving a sad balance of 14 games, one goal and two assists. Oh sure and the last request not to be summoned.
Bayern Munich – Bundesliga
There he met again with Carlo Ancelotti and although he was gaining the starting position, the club’s performance was not good. So Ancelotti left and the mythical Jupp Heynckes arrived. James, with all the pressure on, brought out the breed, earning himself more opportunities from excellent presentations. It was so good for him that he joined the Ideal XI of the season in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
For his second year (last on loan), Heynckes was fired and Nico Kovac appeared. The problems began, as well as news of indiscipline and that led to long substitutions. The DT-player relationship became untenable and everything ended in a clear break. The former Banfield went from playing 39 games to 28 with Kovac as coach, while his direct scoring influence dropped from 22 times to 13.
