Hernán Córdoba Rentería (2 November 1989 – 20 September 2009) was a Colombian footballer who played as a striker or attacking midfielder for Atlético Huila in the Categoría Primera A.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hernán Córdoba Rentería | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Palmira, Colombia | ||
| Date of death | 20 September 2009 (aged 19) | ||
| Place of death | Rivera, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Olimpia Fútbol Club de Palmira | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | Deportivo Cali | 73 | (13) |
| 2007 | → Córdoba (loan) | 2 | (1) |
| 2009 | Atlético Huila | 9 | (7) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Colombia U-17 | 7 | (0) |
| 2009 | Colombia U-20 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Córdoba began his career with Olimpia Fútbol Club de Palmira and in 2006 was scouted by Deportivo Cali, then in January 2007 he joined Córdoba on a short-loan, returning back to Cali in July 2007.[3] After a few years with Deportivo Cali, he joined Atlético Huila in January 2009 and in summer 2009, because of his great performances, was linked with SV Werder Bremen.[4] He played his last match for Huila in a 2–1 victory against Deportivo Pereira on 19 September 2009.[5]
International career edit
Córdoba was a member of the Colombia national football team at Under-17 and Under-20 level.[6]
Death edit
On 20 September 2009, while returning to the city of Neiva after a victory against Deportivo Pereira along with his teammate Mario Beltrán, Renteria along with his teammate were involved in a car accident with a bus, and died immediately on impact.[7][8]
Personal edit
Herman was the brother of footballer Giovanni Córdoba who died in 2002 after being hit by a lightning strike during a training session.[9]
References edit
- ^ Atlético Huila - > Herman Córdoba
- ^ Trágica muerte de Herman Córdoba, delantero del Huila colombiano Archived 2009-09-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dos jugadores del Atlético Huila mueren en accidente de tránsito". eltiempo.com. 20 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-07-31.
- ^ ""'Chaca' me decía 'mariconcito, dejá de correr'": Herman Córdoba". Archived from the original on 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2009-09-20.
- ^ "Muere en accidente el delantero colombiano Herman Córdoba del Atlético Huila". eleconomista.es. 20 September 2009.
- ^ Herman Córdoba murió en accidente de tránsito[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dos jugadores del Atlético Huila mueren en accidente de tránsito en el norte del departamento Archived 2012-07-31 at archive.today
- ^ "Atacante colombiano Herman Córdoba morre em acidente de carro". UOL Esporte. 20 September 2009. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ Roorda, Jonathan (2009-09-20). "Two Colombian soccer players dead in accident". Colombia Reports. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
External links edit
- Hernan Córdoba at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Ficha en Golgolgol at the Wayback Machine (archived 4 October 2011)