Hugo Rodallega Bio Send To Friend  

He had a nomadic early career in South American and Mexican football, playing for Deportes Quindío, Deportivo Cali, Monterrey and Atlas before arriving at Necaxa.

The Colombian international was prolific for his country at youth level before graduating to the senior team in 2005. He was part of the full squad at the 2007 Copa America and was forced to go in goal following the dismissal of Robinson Zapata.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce said of the player: "He is strong and quick, with an eye for goal, and I am convinced he can adapt to the pace and physicality of the Premier League.

"We have had him watched on numerous occasions and I think he has the attributes to make it over here in the long term and go on to be a big player for this club. In the short term, his arrival will add competition for places up front. The lad is raring to go and show us what he's made of."