| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edwin Armando Valencia Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 29 March 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Florida, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Fluminense | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996 | América de Cali | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2006 | América de Cali | 62 | (5) |
| 2007–2010 | Atlético Paranaense | 86 | (0) |
| 2010– | Fluminense | 48 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2005 | Colombia U20 | 5 | (0) |
| 2006– | Colombia | 11 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 November 2013.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2013 | |||
Edwin Armando Valencia Rodríguez (born 29 March 1985), commonly known as Edwin Valencia, is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Fluminense and the Colombia national team.
Club career
Valencia began his career playing for the youth ranks of America de Cali, eventually being promoted to the first team in 2003. After three years at the club, Valencia was transferred to Brazilian side Atlético Paranaense along with fellow countryman Julián Viáfara. There, Valencia would turn into an important factor for Paranaense, making it into the club's starting lineup. After an impressive conquest of theCampeonato Paranaense in 2009, Valencia sparked the interest of league giants, Fluminense. In 2010, he officially signed for the Flu. Although not being a regular starter, Valencia has won important titles since being at Fluminense. Due the injury of the starting defensive midfielder, Diogo, Valencia became his replacement for the 2010 season. Fluminese eventually crowned themselves league champions in 2010, with Valencia being a fundamental part.
