David Ospina retires from professional football

The 38-year-old goalkeeper retired after playing for Colombia at three World Cups and finishing his career at Atlético Nacional, where he began in 2005.

David Ospina announced his retirement from professional football at age 38. The Colombian goalkeeper, who represented his country at the 2014, 2018, and 2026 World Cups, played his final matches for Atlético Nacional in the first half of 2024, the club where he made his debut in 2005.

Ospina enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe's top leagues. He spent six years at Nice (2008–2014), four at Arsenal (2014–2018), four at Napoli in Serie A (2018–2022), and two at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia (2022–2024). He won two Colombian league titles and two Colombian Super Cups with Atlético Nacional, a Coppa Italia with Napoli, and three Community Shields plus two FA Cups with Arsenal.

Teammates and rivals paid tribute: James Rodríguez, now at Atlético Nacional, called him a brother and thanked him for their shared battles. Falcao García and Juan Guillermo Cuadrado also offered their respects, with Cuadrado calling Ospina a leader and captain who made history.