Mario Yepes
Colombian footballer · Colombia · On the map · Footballers · Born 1976 · age 50
Mario Alberto Yepes Díaz is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is well known for his time in Paris Saint-Germain, where he was considered to be one of the best defenders at the time, being dubbed by fans as "Super Mario".
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Mickaël Landreau Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2006-2008
Juan Pablo Ángel Teammate at Colombia national team, 1999-2005
Sylvain Armand Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2004-2008- Jean-Hugues Ateba Teammate at FC Nantes, 2001-2004
Zlatan Ibrahimović Teammate at AC Milan, 2010-2012
Filippo Inzaghi Teammate at AC Milan, 2010-2012
Stephan El Shaarawy Teammate at AC Milan, 2011-2013
Massimo Ambrosini Teammate at AC Milan, 2010-2013
Taye Taiwo Teammate at AC Milan, 2011-2013
Youssouf Mulumbu Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2006-2008- Léider Preciado Teammate at Colombia national team, 1999-2006
Sammy Traoré Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2006-2008
Edwin Congo Teammate at Colombia national team, 1999-2004
Marcus Diniz Teammate at AC Milan, 2010-2013
Amara Diané Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2006-2008
Mattia Valoti Teammate at AC Milan, 2011-2013
Michele Marcolini Teammate at AC ChievoVerona, 2008-2010- Freddy Grisales Teammate at Colombia national team, 1999-2007
Albert Baning Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2006-2008- Frankie Oviedo Teammate at Colombia national team, 1999-2005
Adrian Sarkisian Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1999-2001- Alexander Viveros Teammate at Colombia national team, 1999-2005
- Martín Cardetti Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1999-2001
- Jean-Michel Badiane Teammate at Paris Saint-Germain FC, 2004-2006
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About this person
During his time in Italy with Chievo, he earned a reputation in the media as a solid and physical old-fashioned man-marking centre-back, known as a "stopper" in Italian football jargon. He served as the captain of the Colombia national team between 2008 and 2014.
On the same team as Mario
Iván CórdobaAlso played for Colombia national under-20 football team
Juan Fernando QuinteroAlso played for Colombia national under-20 football team
Faustino AsprillaAlso played for Cortuluá
Fredy GuarínAlso played for Colombia national under-20 football team
Camilo VargasAlso played for Colombia national under-20 football team
Miguel BorjaAlso played for Cortuluá