Daniel Muñoz #2

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Born in Amalfi, home of some of the biggest gold mines in Colombia, Muñoz was a late bloomer. He was a massive fan of Atlético Nacional and often went to watch their games. At 18, having been rejected by various clubs, Muñoz turned his back on football. He wanted to go to the United States to find a job but he couldn’t get a visa. Finally, the Total Soccer team opened their doors to him. “It wasn’t easy to come into a place and play with kids younger than you and knowing that some of your teammates were already professional,” Muñoz said. At the age of 21, he went pro with Águilas Doradas in Rionegro before attracting the interest of the club of his dreams, Atlético Nacional. From there he left for Genk in Belgium and was a major part of the Crystal Palace side that won the club’s first major trophy, the FA Cup, last year.

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