VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC right back Édier Ocampo has been called up to the Colombia's men's national team for the upcoming November international window. This is Ocampo's second call-up to Colombia's senior team after making his debut in October.
Colombia will play a pair of friendly matches against Chile. On Friday, November 13 they will host Chile at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia. Then on Tuesday, November 17 they will travel to Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile.
Ocampo, 23, made his senior debut on October 2 in a friendly match against Paraguay in Harrison, New Jersey. The fullback had previously represented his country at the youth levels, making a combined 25 appearances across the U-19, U-20, and U-23 sides. Four of those appearances came at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Ocampo started all four of his appearances at the tournament and registered an assist in the Round of 16 matchup against Slovakia before bowing out to Italy in the quarterfinals. In addition, Ocampo was a bronze medalist with the U-20 side at the 2022 South American Games, where he started four of Colombia’s five matches.
This year, Ocampo has enjoyed a breakout season with the 'Caps, starting 37 of his 40 appearances across all competitions, with two goals and a team high 13 assists. Ocampo has a +41 plus/minus in MLS play, fifth best among all players in the league.
All-time, Ocampo has started 80 of his 93 appearances across all competitions since joining Whitecaps FC in August 2024, recording five goals and 17 assists.
