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David Ospina is listed as an association football player. David Ospina was born on August 31, 1988 in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. That works out to 37 years old in 2026. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
David Ospina strikes me as the kind of goalkeeper who wins games with calm rather than spectacle. Born in Medellín in 1988, he climbed steadily from Atlético Nacional to Nice and then Arsenal, a path that speaks to patience and craftsmanship. At 183 cm he is short for the position, yet his reading of angles and his composure made him Colombia's trusted last line for years. I am drawn to keepers who rely on intelligence and positioning over raw athleticism. Ospina embodies that cerebral style, and I deeply respect a player who defends with his mind as much as his hands.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Ospina
- Name (Japanese)
- ダビド・オスピナ
- Reading
- だびど・おすぴな
- Born
- August 31, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Ospina born?
Born August 31, 1988 (age 37).
Where is David Ospina from?
David Ospina is from Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.
What does David Ospina do?
David Ospina works as association football player.
How tall is David Ospina?
David Ospina is 183 cm.
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