Rafael Santos Borré
A Colombian striker whose clutch goals in continental finals have cemented his status as a big-game hunter for club and country.
Born 1995 (age 31)·Colombian footballer·Birthday: September 15·Millennials
Biography
Born in Barranquilla, Rafael Santos Borré's football journey took him from Colombia's Atlético Junior to the prestigious academy of Deportivo Cali. His European career began with a move to Atlético Madrid, but it was in Spain's second division with Villarreal B where he honed his craft. A pivotal loan to River Plate in Argentina transformed him; under Marcelo Gallardo, Borré evolved into a relentless forward, combining tireless pressing with a poacher's instinct. His legacy at River is defined by dramatic, title-deciding goals, including a last-minute equalizer in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final. After a stint in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the Europa League and scored in the final, he returned to South America, continuing to be a decisive force for the Colombian national team with his intelligent movement and cool finishing under pressure.
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.
Rafael was born in 1995, 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 Rafael Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Rafael's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
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
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the 90th-minute equalizer for River Plate in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final, which they went on to win.
- Won the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022, scoring in the final shootout victory against Rangers.
- Has been a consistent scorer in Copa América tournaments for the Colombian national team.
- Won multiple domestic titles in Argentina with River Plate, including the Primera División.
Did You Know?
His full surname is Borré Maury; he is commonly known simply as 'Borré'.
He scored on his debut for the Colombian national team in a 2019 friendly against Peru.
Before his professional debut, he was part of the Colombia squad that reached the final of the 2015 South American U-20 Championship.
“A striker's job is to be in the right place when the ball arrives.”
