Edison Toloza
A speedy and experienced Colombian winger whose long career has been a journey through the clubs of Latin America, known for his precise crosses.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Colombian footballer·Birthday: June 15·Millennials
Biography
Edison Toloza's story is one of footballing persistence. A classic right winger blessed with pace and a dangerous cross, he began his professional career in Colombia with Deportivo Pereira in 2002. While a call to the storied clubs of Medellín or Cali never permanently materialized, Toloza became a respected journeyman, a player clubs could rely on for width and service. His career map is a tour of Latin American football: he had productive stints in Mexico's top flight with Santos Laguna, led the line in Peru for Sporting Cristal, and became a fan favorite in Bolivia with The Strongest. Even into his late thirties, he continued to ply his trade in Mexico's second division, a testament to his durability and enduring love for the game, embodying the career of a dedicated professional who found his place across multiple leagues.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Edison was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Edison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Edison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Bolivian Primera División championship with Club The Strongest in 2016.
- Finished as the top scorer (14 goals) for Deportes Tolima in the 2011 Colombian league season.
- Played in the Copa Libertadores with multiple clubs, including Santos Laguna and Sporting Cristal.
- Made over 400 professional club appearances across a career spanning more than two decades.
Did You Know?
He earned the nickname 'El Tren' (The Train) early in his career for his speed down the flank.
Toloza played for 14 different clubs across four countries: Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia.
He had two separate stints with Mexican club Correcaminos UAT, over a decade apart.
Despite his long career, he never received a senior cap for the Colombian national team.
“I have always fought for my place on the pitch, wherever that is.”
