Career
Ramírez is well known in Bogotá, where he was a fan favorite during the mid-1990s when he played for Millonarios. He also played club football for Deportivo Cali, Deportes Tolima, Independiente Santa Fe, Boyacá Chicó F.C. and Deportivo Pereira. Ramírez filed a claim against his former team Deportes Tolima, arguing that the club had cancelled his playing contract without cause.
In 2008, the Supreme Court of Colombia denied Ramirez"s claim for compensation.
He was also part of the Colombia national team His last game for the national team was a friendly against Norway in 1997.