Hernán Córdoba Rentería (2 November 1989 – 20 September 2009) was a Colombian footballer who played as a striker or attacking midfielder for Atlético Huila in the Categoría Primera A.
[1][2] Córdoba began his career with Olimpia Fútbol Club de Palmira and in 2006 was scouted by Deportivo Cali, then in January 2007 he joined Córdoba on a short-loan, returning back to Cali in July 2007.
[3] After a few years with Deportivo Cali, he joined Atlético Huila in January 2009 and in summer 2009, because of his great performances, was linked with SV Werder Bremen.
[6] On 20 September 2009, while returning to the city of Neiva after a victory against Deportivo Pereira along with his teammate Mario Beltrán, Renteria along with his teammate were involved in a car accident with a bus, and died immediately on impact.
[7][8] Herman was the brother of footballer Giovanni Córdoba who died in 2002 after being hit by a lightning strike during a training session.