Why did Falcao choose number 3?

A striker for La Liga club Rayo Vallecano and the Colombian national team, Radamel Falcao Garca Zárate was born in Colombia on February 10, 1986. He is regarded as one of the top attackers of his generation and the best Colombian player of all time.

Radamel Falcao started his professional career in the Argentine league with River Plate, where he played with their junior academy from 2001 to 2004 before going on to win the 2007–08 Clausura competition. He moved to Porto in 2009–10, where he won multiple awards, including the UEFA Europa League and Primeira Liga double in 2011.

Due to an injury he sustained while playing for River Plate, Radamel Falcao was unable to take part in the 2010 World Cup qualification games against Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Why did Falcao choose number 3?

Falcao was unveiled to the crowd on Thursday night in anticipation of his debut tonight against Getafe.
In addition, Falcao’s selection of the number three, which is often reserved for defenders rather than forwards, made headlines during the presentation.

But there is a compelling justification for the choice, as well. Falcao claimed that his father, who passed away about two years ago, was responsible for the choice.