Víctor Aristizábal is a retired Colombian footballer known for his striking prowess.
He is the all-time top foreign goalscorer in the Brazilian league and the all-time Colombian goalscorer with 348 goals.
He was the top scorer in the 2001 Copa América, leading Colombia to their first title.
Biography
Early Life
Víctor Hugo Aristizábal Posada was born in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. He began his football journey at a young age, showcasing his talent as a forward and eventually joining Atlético Nacional, where he would make a significant impact on Colombian football.
Career
Aristizábal's professional career kicked off at Atlético Nacional in 1990, where he played until 1996, with a brief stint at Valencia CF in 1994. During his time at Nacional, he won the Colombian league twice and became the club's all-time top goalscorer, netting around 200 goals. His success led him to Brazil, where he played for prestigious clubs such as São Paulo FC, Santos F.C., and later returned to Nacional and Deportivo Cali. In 2002, he returned to Brazil, playing for EC Vitória, Cruzeiro, and Coritiba. Notably, Aristizábal is recognized as the all-time top foreign goalscorer in the Brazilian league and has an impressive total of 348 goals in his career.
On the international stage, Aristizábal represented the Colombia national team from 1993 to 2003, earning 66 caps and scoring 15 goals. He was part of the squad during the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups and was the top scorer in the 2001 Copa América, helping Colombia secure their first title. He announced his retirement from international football in 2006 after being dropped from a match against Brazil.
Personal Life
Beyond his football career, Aristizábal's legacy continues through his family, as his son, Emilio, is also a professional footballer currently playing for Atlético Nacional. Aristizábal's contributions to football, both at the club and international levels, have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Colombian sports history.
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Career & Clubs
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International
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Aristizábal goal.
Between 1993 and 2003, Aristizábal played 66 international matches and scored 15 goals for the Colombia national team. He was an unused substitute for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, but played all three matches at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Aristizábal finished as top scorer with six goals in the 2001 Copa América held in Colombia, as Los Cafeteros won the title for the first time. He was also a member of the nation's squad for the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, where they finished in fourth place. During the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, Aristizábal announced he was retiring from international soccer after being dropped for a match against Brazil.
Aristizábal was born in Medellín, Antioquia. He started his career in Atlético Nacional, and played there from 1990 to 1996 only interrupted by a short spell with Valencia CF in 1994. Winning the Colombian league twice with Nacional, he eventually moved to play in Brazil. He played for São Paulo and Santos before spending two seasons at Nacional and Deportivo Cali. In 2002, he once again moved to Brazil, and played for EC Vitória, Cruzeiro and Coritiba. Aristizábal is the all-time top foreign goalscorer in the Brazilian league. He is also the all-time Colombian goalscorer with 348 goals, of which about 200 goals were scored with Atlético Nacional, club which he is also the top goalscorer. He is the only player that has won six championship with Atlético Nacional. He announced his retirement from football in November 2007 after suffering an awkward knee injury.
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- Valencia CF (1994–1994)
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- São Paulo FC (1997–1998)
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- E.C. Vitória (2002–2002)
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- Coritiba F.C. (2004–2004)
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- Cruzeiro E.C. (2003–2003)
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- Santos F.C. (1998–1999)
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- Atlético Nacional (1990–1994)
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- Deportivo Cali (2001–2001)
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- Atlético Nacional (1994–1996)
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- Atlético Nacional (2000–2000)
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- Atlético Nacional (2005–2007)
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- Colombia men's national football team (1993–2003)
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- Valencia CF (1993–1993)
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- Blackburn Rovers F.C. (1994–)
- National team
- Colombia
Personal
Aristizábal's son, Emilio, is also a professional footballer, and currently plays for Atlético Nacional.
Clubs
- Blackburn Rovers F.C.1994current
- Atlético Nacional1990–1994
- Colombia men's national football team1993–2003
- Valencia CF1993–1993
- Atlético Nacional1994–1996
- Valencia CF1994–1994
- São Paulo FC1997–1998
- Santos F.C.1998–1999
- Atlético Nacional2000–2000
- Deportivo Cali2001–2001
- E.C. Vitória2002–2002
- Cruzeiro E.C.2003–2003
- Coritiba F.C.2004–2004
- Atlético Nacional2005–2007
Played together with
A. N. HornbyBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Aaron DoranBlackburn Rovers F.C. · 2008–2011
Aaron MokoenaBlackburn Rovers F.C. · 2005–2009- Aarón EscandellValencia CF · 2008–2012
Aarón ÑíguezValencia CF · 2007–2011
Abel AguilarColombia men's national football team · 2004–2018- Abel AguilarDeportivo Cali · 2002–2005
- Abel AguilarDeportivo Cali · 2016–2018
Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982- Abel VerônicoCoritiba F.C.
- Abel VerônicoSantos F.C.
- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaCoritiba F.C. · 2013–2014
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Víctor Hugo Aristizábal Posada is a Colombian retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
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