Elkin Soto

Soto was born in Manizales, Caldas Department. He was one of the fundamental parts in Once Caldas Copa Libertadores 2004 historic final against Boca Juniors in which they won. Following one season with Ecuadorian side, Barcelona SC, Soto was signed by Jurgen Klopp to play for Bundesliga side, Mainz 05, where he spent 9 seasons (2007–2016), during which time he also played for Thomas Tuchel. On 1 February 2019, it was confirmed that Soto had returned to Once Caldas for the third time. Soto retired at the end of the 2018–19 season.

He is also a starter of the Colombia national team where he plays left wing midfielder. He has been known for scoring many game-winning goals and is seen as a real leader on the field. He played the last five games of the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and scored against Peru, Ecuador and Uruguay. He has scored many goals in friendlies as well.

Club

As of match played on 15 May 2017

1 Includes cup competitions such as Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. 2 Includes Superliga Colombiana matches. 3 Includes UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches.

International goals

Scores and results lists Colombia's goal tally first.

Club

Once Caldas

Categoría Primera A: 2003-I Copa Libertadores: 2004