Name: Radamel Falcao Club: AS Monaco Position: Striker Preferred foot: Right Estimated Transfer Market Value: £15 million Contract until: 30.06.2020 Height: 177cm Weight: 72kg Date of Birth (Age): 10/06/1986 (31)

Bio: Radamel started his career at Lanceros Boyacá before signing for River Plate winning the league in 2008. In 2009, he signed for FC Porto going on to win 8 major trophies including 2 League titles and UEFA Europa League. He signed for Atlético Madrid in 2011 and won the UEFA Europa League, Spanish Cup and UEFA Supercup. He finished top scorer of the UEFA Europa League twice in 10/11 and 11/12. He signed for AS Monaco in 2013 having loan spells at Chelsea and Manchester United during this time. He returned to AS Monaco in 2016, and won the Ligue 1 title the 16/17 season scoring 21 goals in 29 league appearances. He has 67 senior caps for Colombia and is the record goal scorer to date with 27 goals.

Style of play: Regarded as one of the best number 9s in the world, Radamel is a natural goal scorer. A poacher with a keen eye for goal he is able to finish with either foot and has great heading ability. Labelled by many as the complete striker he is able to lead the line on his own.

Strengths: Radamel is a fantastic finisher who is able to score all types of goals. He is comfortable finishing on either foot and despite not being the tallest; he has a fantastic leap and great heading ability making him an aerial threat. He has good strength and is able to hold the ball up well bringing his teammates into the game.

Weaknesses: At 31, many may now regard Radamel to be aging and losing his pace, however his stats prove that he continues to be a goal threat and one of the best strikers in Europe.

Mental: After suffering an ACL injury and having difficult spells at Chelsea and Manchester United, he has shown great mental strength and perseverance to get back to his best.