David Ospina, born on August thirty-first, nineteen eighty-eight, is a distinguished Colombian professional footballer renowned for his role as a goalkeeper. Currently, he captains Atlético Nacional in the Categoría Primera A and represents the Colombia national team. Ospina's football journey began at Atlético Nacional, where he made his debut in two thousand five, securing two domestic titles with the club.
In two thousand fourteen, Ospina transitioned to European football, signing with French club Nice before moving to Arsenal on a four-year contract. During his tenure in London, he celebrated three major trophies, including the FA Cup in two thousand fifteen and two thousand seventeen, along with the FA Community Shield in two thousand seventeen. His career took another turn in two thousand eighteen when he was loaned to Serie A's Napoli, who later signed him permanently.
Ospina's time at Napoli was marked by significant achievements, including a crucial role in winning the Coppa Italia in two thousand twenty. After unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations, he joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in two thousand twenty-two. In two thousand twenty-four, he made a triumphant return to Atlético Nacional, where he won the Copa Colombia for the first time in his career.
On the international stage, Ospina has been a stalwart for Colombia since two thousand seven, earning a remarkable one hundred twenty-nine caps, making him the most capped player in the nation's history. He represented Colombia at the youth level during the two thousand five FIFA World Youth Championship and was part of the squads that clinched gold at the two thousand five Bolivarian Games and the two thousand six Central American and Caribbean Games. Notably, he became the youngest goalkeeper to debut for Colombia in a match against Uruguay.