Place of birth Palmira, Colombia Role Footballer Place of death Rivera, Colombia Height 1.70 m | Years Team Name Hernan Cordoba | |
Full name Hernan Cordoba Renteria Date of birth (1989-11-02)2 November 1989 Date of death 20 September 2009(2009-09-20) (aged 19) Died September 19, 2009, Rivera, Colombia | ||
Hernán Córdoba Rentería (2 November 1989 – 20 September 2009) was a Colombian footballer who played for Atlético Huila in the Copa Mustang.
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Club career
Córdoba began his career with Olimpia Fútbol Club de Palmira and was 2006 scouted from Deportivo Cali, he joined than in January 2007 for six months on loan to Córdoba F.C., before turned back in July 2007. After few years with Deportivo Cali joined in January 2009 to Atlético Huila and was in summer 2009 linked with SV Werder Bremen, he played until his death on 20 September 2009 for Atlético Huila.
Position
Córdoba played as a striker or an attacking midfielder.
International career
Córdoba was member of the Colombia national football team at Under-17 and Under-20 level.
Death
He died in a car accident on September 20 while returning to the city of Neiva along with his teammate Mario Beltrán.
Personal
Herman was the brother of football player Giovanni Córdoba who died in 2002 after being hit by a lightning strike during a training session.