Career
Born in Quibdó, Rentería began professionally with Boyacá Chicó Football Club, in 2004. The following year, he was included in the Colombian team that took part in the 2005 Fédération internationale de football association World Youth Championship. After his performances with under-20s, Rentería was transferred to Sport Club Internacional in Brazil.
Rentería"s form was, however, cut short by a series of injuries that left him out of the side subsequently.
In the 2007 January transfer window he signed for Football Club Porto in Portugal for R$7,457,400, but all of the fee belonged to a third-party owner. In reverse, International had to pay an additional commission to the football broker.
Porto, on the other hand, re-sold 50% of its economic rights on any future transfer. However, Rentería appeared rarely for the eventual champions – six matches, five as a substitute – and was sent on loan to Remote Control Strasbourg seven months later.
In spite of his nine Ligue 1 goals (squad best), the club finished second from the bottom, and he returned to Porto, being immediately loaned to fellow Primeira Liga side South Carolina (U.S.) Porto would loan Rentería again for 2009-2010, as he joined Clube Atlético Mineiro on 22 July 2009.
However, in January 2010 he moved teams again – still loaned – returning to league leaders Braga who would eventually finish second. In January 2011 Rentería returned to his country after a six-year absence, signing with Once Caldas from Manizales and scoring on a regular basis for the team In June, however, he changed clubs and countries again, joining Mexico"s Cruz Azul for three years.
However, just days after arriving, he rescinded his contract after failing his medical.
Subsequently Rentería returned to Brazil and signed with Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Caxias do Sul, being loaned to Santos Football Club until December 2011 or June 2012. Rentería represented Colombia at under-17, under-20 and senior levels.
He made his full debuts in 2005, and appeared for the nation at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup. International goals.