David Ospina

David Ospina Ramírez (born 31 August 1988) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Categoría Primera A club Atlético Nacional, which he captains, and the Colombia national team.

Ospina began his career at Atlético Nacional, making his debut with the club in 2005. After achieving two domestic titles with Los Verdolagas, Ospina joined French side Nice. In 2014, he joined Arsenal on a four-year deal. During his time in London, Ospina won three trophies with the club: the FA Cup in 2015 and 2017, as well as the 2017 FA Community Shield. In 2018, Ospina was loaned out to Serie A club Napoli. The following year, Napoli permanently signed Ospina. In 2020, Ospina played a pivotal role in Napoli's conquering of the Coppa Italia. Following unsuccessful negotiations to renew his contract with Napoli, Ospina signed for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in 2022. In 2024, he returned to his home country, rejoining Atlético Nacional, with whom he won the Copa Colombia for the first time in his career.

Ospina has represented his country at a full international level since 2007. At youth level, Ospina represented Colombia at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. Notably, he was part of the Colombia squads that won gold at the 2005 Bolivarian Games and the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games. Upon his senior debut against Uruguay, he became the youngest goalkeeper to make an appearance for Colombia. He has since earned 129 caps for his nation, making him his nation's most capped player of all time, appearing at four Copa Américas and two World Cups.

David Ospina began his professional football career with the youth academy of Atlético Nacional, one of Colombia's most successful clubs, based in his hometown of Medellín. After progressing through the ranks, he made his senior debut in the Categoría Primera A in 2005 at the age of 17.

Ospina made an immediate impact during the 2005 Torneo Apertura, becoming a key figure in the Atlético Nacional side that secured the league title under manager Santiago Escobar. It was his first major trophy, coming just months after his debut, and helped solidify his reputation as a rising talent in Colombian football.

Local sports media began to praise Ospina's agility, composure, and maturity beyond his years.

By 2007, Ospina had firmly established himself as Atlético Nacional's first-choice goalkeeper. Under manager Óscar Héctor Quintabani, he was instrumental in helping the team achieve a historic domestic double, winning both the Apertura and Finalización. In the Apertura final, Nacional faced Atlético Huila, with Ospina's strong goalkeeping performances proving decisive in their 2–1 aggregate victory. His contributions in the second leg, played on 17 June 2007, were particularly vital in securing the title.

David Ospina’s six-year tenure at OGC Nice, from 2008 to 2014, was a transformative period that saw the Colombian goalkeeper evolve into one of Ligue 1’s most reliable shot-stoppers.