Father of, with his 1st wife Claribeth Galván, Alan Valderrama, Kenny Valderrama and Carlos Alberto Valderrama.
Played for Colombia in the 1990, 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups.
Has a played for Unión Magdalena (1981-84), Millonarios F.C. (1984-85), Deportivo Cali (1985-88, 1996-97), Montpellier H.S.C. (1988-91), Real Valladolid (1991-92), Independiente Medellín (1992-93), Atlético Junior (1993-95), Tampa Bay Mutiny (1995-97, 1999-01), Miami Fusion (1997-99) and Colorado Rapids (2001-02).
Was named in the South America Team of the year in 1987, 1993 and 1996.
He was awarded the 'South American Player of the Year' by Uruguayan newspaper El País in 1987 and 1993.