- Born
- Birth nameFaustino Hernán Asprilla Hinestroza
- Nickname
- Tino
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Also known as "El Tino", he was born in Tulúa, Valle del Cauca. His career began in 1988, when he joined Cúcuta Deportivo, where he played until 1990. Then he joined Atlético Nacional and a year later he was hired by América de Cali. In 1992, he was signed by the Italian Parma FC where his performance led him to be proposed for the Golden Ball. In 1996, he joined Newcastle United where he had a great season, but due to an injury in his right knee he had to leave the game for several months. In 2000, he started playing for Palmeiras in Brazil until Atletico Nacional bought his rights. In 2003, Universidad de Chile club needed a player of trajectory and signed Asprilla who proved successful. After Chile "El Tino" returned to Colombia to play for Cortuluá, his hometown team. The match between Cortuluá and Millonarios was the last match he played as a professional. In 2004, he was signed by the Argentinean Estudiantes de la Plata, but only played two games, due to a knee injury that put an end to his career. His farewell match of took place on July 4, 2009, with the participation of great figures of Colombian soccer.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Miracol
- SpouseCatalina Cortés(July 23, 1992 - June 19, 1996) (divorced, 1 child)
- Forward for Cúcuta Deportivo (1988-89), Atlético Nacional (1989-92, 2002), Parma Calcio 1913 (1992-96, 1998-99), Newcastle United F.C. (1996-98), S.E. Palmeiras (1999-00), Fluminense F.C. (2000-01), Atlante F.C. (2001-02), Club Universidad de Chile (2003), Estudiantes de La Plata (2003-04) and Cortuluá (2004).
- Member of the Colombia National team who finished 3rd place at the Copa América (1993 and 1995), and runners-up at the CONCACAF Gold Cup (2000).
- Honours with Atlético Nacional: Interamerican Cup (1990); Colombian League (1991). Honours with Parma Calcio 1913: European Cup Winners' Cup (1993); European Super Cup (1993); UEFA Cup (1995, 1999); Coppa Italia (1999). Honours with S.E. Palmeiras: Brazilian Champions Cup (2000).
- Son, with Catalina Cortés, Santiago Asprilla was born on December 19, 1992.
- Began a relationship with Catalina Cortés in 1989. They married in 1992, but separated in 1995.
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