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David Ochoa

David Ochoa (born 16 January 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born in the United States, he represents Mexico internationally.

Born in Oxnard, California to Mexican parents, Ochoa was introduced to the sport at a young age by his father, who also played as a goalkeeper. He played youth soccer with AC Brea, gaining national attention at the 2015 Dallas Cup youth tournament, where he helped his team win the U14 tournament. He drew attention from Mexican clubs Guadalajara and Monterrey and American clubs LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake.

In April 2015, he earned his first US youth team call-up to play for the United States U14 team. He joined the Guadalajara youth academy, but was unable to play in competitive matches due to Mexican regulations requiring his parents to be present since he was a minor. During his time in Mexico, Ochoa also trained with the Mexico U16 team. Afterwards, he returned to the US, joining the Real Salt Lake Academy.

Ochoa appeared for USL side Real Monarchs on 22 April 2018, in a 2–0 loss to Tampa Bay Rowdies, becoming the second-youngest goalkeeper ever to debut in USL.

On 8 August 2018, it was reported that Ochoa was training with Manchester United and had further trials planned with clubs from Spain and Germany.

Ochoa signed with Real Salt Lake on 28 November 2018, ahead of the 2019 season. Ochoa was loaned to the Real Monarchs for his first season and won the USL Championship, defeating Louisville City FC on 17 November 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2019, he played in the MLS Homegrown game at the 2019 MLS All-Star Game.

Ochoa made his Real Salt Lake debut on 8 November 2020, against Sporting Kansas City.

Ochoa was fined for kicking the ball into the stands during an 24 April 2021 match against Minnesota United FC. He recorded his first Major League Soccer shutout on 15 May 2021, against Nashville SC.

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