World Cup 2014: 4 Colombian Strikers That Could Cover For Radamel Falcao

4. Adrian Ramos

Club: Hertha Berlin Age: 28 Caps: 22 International goals: 2 Last Colombia appearance: November 2011 v Argentina Hertha frontman Ramos dropped out of contention for his country by showing something few players do towards their clubs when they fall on hard times €“ loyalty. Berlin's biggest team have yo-yoed between the Bundesliga and Germany's second tier in recent years. Ramos's CV thus contains two relegations, but also as many promotions. He has averaged better than a goal every three games for Hertha, scoring 11 times last term as they took the 2 Bundesliga title. Back in the top flight, Ramos has only taken half the current campaign to match that total. Just to put his scoring exploits into perspective, he jointly tops the German scoring charts with Bayern Munich-bound Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski. Ramos also boasts tournament experience with Colombia. Hernan Dario Gomez took him to the 2011 Copa America and he scored the winner in their opening game with Costa Rica. Pekerman's predecessor Leonel Alvarez also used Ramos, but Pekerman dropped him from the squad in the summer of 2012. Falcao's injury, coupled with the fact that 11 Bundesliga goals from Ramos has strengthened the Hertha push for a European place, means a recall may be in order.
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