# René Higuita

René Higuita is a Colombian footballer, born on 27 August 1966 in Medellín, Colombia. Higuita plays as a goalkeeper for Atlético Nacional. Higuita has played 435 league and international games and has won 5 trophies, including the Libertadores and 2 league titles.

## Higuita's career stats

|   | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs, league games | 367 | 40 |
| Colombia | 68 | 3 |
| Total | 435 | 43 |

## Higuita's trophies and awards

- Trophies with club and country: 5
- League titles: 2
- Libertadores: 1
- Other international club trophies: 2
- Individual awards: 7

### Atlético Nacional

- Categoría Primera A: 2 (1991, 1994)
- Copa Libertadores: 1 (1989)
- Copa Interamericana: 2 (1989, 1997)

### Individual

- South American Team of the Year: 2 (1989, 1990)
- Best goalkeeper in South America: 1 (1989)
- ACORD Colombia|Deportista del Año: 1 (1989)
- Golden Foot Legends Award: 1 (2009)
- South American Footballer of the Year: 2 (1989, 1990)

## Clubs

League games and goals at each club.

1. 1985: Millonarios, 16 games, 7 goals
2. 1986–1991: Atlético Nacional, 112 games, 1 goal
3. 1991–1992: Real Valladolid, 15 games, 2 goals
4. 1993–1997: Atlético Nacional, 69 games, 1 goal
5. 1997–1998: Veracruz, 30 games, 2 goals
6. 1999–2000: Independiente Medellín, 20 games, 11 goals
7. 2000–2001: Real Cartagena, 21 games, 0 goals
8. 2001–2002: Atlético Junior, 4 games, 0 goals
9. 2002–2003: Deportivo Pereira, 13 games, 0 goals
10. 2004: Aucas, 35 games, 3 goals
11. 2007: Guaros, 10 games, 5 goals
12. 2008: Deportivo Rionegro, 10 games, 3 goals
13. 2008–2010: Deportivo Pereira, 12 games, 5 goals

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