He began his career as a centre forward, but eventually adopted its current position of winger.

[5] He would score 14 goals in 21 matches, becoming the season's top scorer,[6] and helping to Alianza Petrolera achieve promotion to the Categoría Primera A, for the first time in their history.

[10] On 5 November 2014, Santos won the Copa MX beating Puebla 4–2 in a penalty shootout, after a 2–2 draw.

[13] On 2 November 2016, Querétaro beat Chivas 3–2 in a penalty shootout to win Copa MX,[14] despite receiving a red card 7 minutes after being subbed in.

[16] On 22 July 2017, Rentería returned to Colombia rejoining Atlético Nacional on a one-year loan, with an option to buy for a $4 million fee.

[18] On July 21, 2018, he made his debut with Cruz Azul and scored his first goal in the 80th minute in a 3–0 victory against Puebla.

[19] In November 2018, he won Copa MX when Cruz Azul beat Monterrey 2–0 in the final.

[20] On 28 January 2019 it was confirmed, that he would spend the rest of 2019 on loan at San Lorenzo,[21] with an option to join permanently for a $3 million fee.