Colombian James Rodriguez was thrust into stardom by his World Cup performance.

He was named People En Español sexiest man and was recruited to Real Madrid, so it's not doubt that it has been a good year for him.

The soccer player has meanwhile been sharing these special moments on his Instagram account. Here are his 10 best photos.

Rodriguez has been sharing photos of himself with his new team. One particular picture features him smiling and enjoying his time with Cristiano Ronaldo. The soccer player simply said they were training.

Colombia has a friendly in New Jersey on Oct. 10 and Oct. 14, and Rodriguez was with the team. He posted a picture of himself doing a little sightseeing.

Rodriguez has a boyish look to him, but this picture gave a more accurate representation of his age. The selfie was taken the day before a match. He said, "In Sofia and all set for tomorrow's match!"

Work has really been taking him all over the world. A few weeks ago, he was in Miami, and he shared a picture from his balcony. The beautiful Miami beach provided the perfect backdrop.

The soccer player shared a picture of himself kissing the Golden Boot, which he was awarded for scoring the most goals at the World Cup. "A dream come true," he said.

When Rodriguez first joined Madrid, his daughter was one of the first to sport his jersey. He said, "She already has the 10 for Madrid." She also wore a hat that was too big for her head.

He may work hard, but he knows that taking some time to relax is just as important. "Before the daily challenges, a good rest," he said.

Rodriguez also knows how to celebrate. The soccer player shared a picture of himself with his wife and daughter, which he used to thank his fans for loving and supporting him along the way.

Rodriguez shares plenty adorable pictures of his daughter, but this image may top all of the rest. "My life," he said.

He also uses his Instagram account to post pictures of himself with his friends, such as Radamel Falcao.

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