Ren Higuita Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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René Higuita Biography

René Higuita is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 27, 1966 in Medellín, Antioquia Department, Colombia. Colombian goalkeeper, who was a pioneer in daring play that allowed the goalkeeper to leave the goal to pass, dribble and even shoot. With 41 career goals, he is the fourth-most prolific goal-scorer of keepers.

Cameroon striker Roger Milla won on him to knock Colombia out the 1990 World Cup.

He is the father of three children: Pamela, Cindy, and Andres.

NameRené Higuita
First NameRené
Last NameHiguita
OccupationSoccer Player
BirthdayAugust 27
Birth Year1966
Place of BirthMedellín
Home TownAntioquia Department
Birth CountryColombia
Birth SignLeo
Full/Birth Name
ParentsJorge Zapata, Mary Dioselina Higuita
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseMagnolia Echeverri
Children(s)Pamela Higuita, Cindy Carolina, Andrés Higuita, Wilfred Higuita

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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René Higuita Net Worth

René Higuita is one of the richest Soccer Player from Colombia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, René Higuita's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Millonarios was his first job as a teenager.

His risky play earned him the nickname “El Loco”.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeSoccer Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

René Higuita height 5 ft 9 in René weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 9 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Who is René Higuita Dating?

According to our records, René Higuita married to Magnolia Echeverri. As of December 1, 2023, René Higuita’s is not dating anyone.

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Top Facts about René Higuita

  • René Higuita is a retired Colombian footballer born in 1966.
  • He was known for his unique style of play as a goalkeeper.
  • Higuita played for the Colombian national team from 1987-1999.
  • He made 68 appearances for Colombia and scored 8 goals.
  • Higuita’s most famous moment was his “scorpion kick” save in 1995.
  • He won the Copa Libertadores with Atlético Nacional in 1989.
  • Higuita also played for clubs such as Real Valladolid and América de Cali.
  • He served time in prison for his involvement with drug lord Pablo Escobar.
  • Higuita retired from professional football in 2010 at age 44.
  • His nickname was “El Loco” (The Madman) due to his eccentric personality on and off the field.
  • Facts & Trivia

    René Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Colombia. René Higuita celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

    Why did Higuita do the scorpion kick?

    “It was a trick that helped put Colombia and me on the map. Human beings are always remembered for their great work, and that was what it was.” Higuita was quoted as saying about his scorpion kick by Fifa.com. Years later he revealed that it was a pre-meditated move that he had been waiting to execute for years.

    Who invented scorpion kick?

    René Higuita was a goalkeeper renowned for his unconventional playing style. Besides leaving often abandoning the box and taking free-kicks and penalties, he famously created the scorpion kick.

    What happened to Higuita?

    Higuita was imprisoned in 1993 after getting involved in a kidnapping. Acting as a go-between for the drug barons Pablo Escobar and Carlos Molina, he was largely responsible for securing the release of Molina’s daughter by delivering the ransom money.

    Who is the best goalkeeper of Colombia?

    Goalkeeper Rene Higuita was an inspired, eccentric, and trailblazing player who played for several South American club soccer teams and the Colombian national team.

    Was the scorpion kick save real?

    The goalkeeper who made himself famous for saving a goal against England with a scorpion kick now looks unrecognisable from that day after having plastic surgery. Rene Higuita went down in footballing folklore after preventing Jamie Redknapp from scoring against Columbia in an acrobatic fashion.

    You may read full biography about René Higuita from Wikipedia.

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