sports
May 9, 2026
The details of James Rodríguez's life that Netflix will show in its documentary
A few weeks before the start of the Football World Cup and the uncertainty about James Rodríguez's current level, the premiere of his documentary series on Netflix is ready.
TL;DR
- The documentary 'James' covers Rodríguez's career from his childhood and World Cup 2014 success to his time at Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and his return to the Colombian national team.
- Directed by Simón Brand, the series includes rare footage and interviews with players like Luis Díaz, Radamel Falcao, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, and coaches like Carlo Ancelotti and José Néstor Pékerman.
- The documentary explores Rodríguez's personal life, including his childhood in Ibagué, his mother's support, and his early football development.
- It also addresses difficult moments, media pressure, and personal challenges, highlighted by Rodríguez's statement about the responsibility of wearing Colombia's jersey.
- The series will be available globally on Netflix on May 21st, with potential release on May 22nd in some regions due to time differences.