How many caps did Andrés Escobar win for Colombia?

Andrés Escobar won 51 caps for Colombia, scoring 1 goals.

Which clubs did Andrés Escobar play for?

Atlético Nacional (1986–1989), BSC Young Boys (1989–1990), Atlético Nacional (1990–1994).

Where does Andrés Escobar rank among Colombia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Andrés Escobar #12 of Colombia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / Colombia · 1988–1994

Andrés Escobar

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Caps · Colombia

Goals · Colombia

Life

1967–1994

Clubs

Atlético Nacional, BSC Young Boys

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for Colombia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Colombia's number 2 scored once for his country, a header from Alexis García's corner that drew 1-1 with England at Wembley on 24 May 1988, and Medellín knew him as el caballero del fútbol. Career record: 51 caps and 1 goals for Colombia; club career at Atlético Nacional, BSC Young Boys.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1986–1989	Atlético Nacional
1989–1990	BSC Young Boys
1990–1994	Atlético Nacional
Colombia	51 caps, 1 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Colombia checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Colombia checked 4 October 2026

From the daily quiz

Whose own goal against the USA at the 1994 World Cup was followed by his murder in Medellín ten days later?

Reveal the answer

Andrés Escobar. He was shot six times outside a Medellín nightclub, and witnesses said the gunman shouted 'gol' as he fired.

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Around Escobar in the almanac

One rank above: René Higuita at #11.

One rank below: Arnoldo Iguarán at #13.

Colombia's editorial top five: Carlos Valderrama · James Rodríguez · Radamel Falcao · Faustino Asprilla · Iván Córdoba.

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