Elkin Soto Jaramillo (born 4 August 1980) is a Colombian football coach and former player who played as a midfielder.
He was one of the fundamental parts in Once Caldas Copa Libertadores 2004 historic final against Boca Juniors in which they won.
Following one season with Ecuadorian side, Barcelona SC, Soto was signed by Jurgen Klopp to play for Bundesliga side, Mainz 05, where he spent 9 seasons (2007-2016), during which time he also played for Thomas Tuchel.
[2] He is also a starter of the Colombia national team where he plays left wing midfielder.
He played the last five games of the qualifiers for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and scored against Peru, Ecuador and Uruguay.