He was well known for his skills at passing and assisting. He was part of Pele’s list of 100 greatest living footballers in 2004. He won the French Cup, Colombian Championship, and MLS Supporters’ Shield. He was the Copa America MVP in 1987 and the South American Footballer of the Year in 1987 and 1993. El Pibe was the MLS All-Star of the Year and Major League Soccer MVP in 1996. A 22-foot bronze statue of him was erected outside of a stadium in Santa Marta in 2006. Carlos is married and has three children.
