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Édier Ocampo Vidal (born 3 October 2003) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Born in Tumaco, Ocampo began his career with grassroots side Sur Oriente, joining at the age of seven. He was first scouted by professional side Atlético Nacional at the age of 13, but could not join due to a knee injury. He featured in a game against the side at under-17 level, and after impressing, was offered a place in the academy.
He was loaned to Categoría Primera B side Fortaleza C.E.I.F. for the 2022 season, and went on to make seventeen appearances. In June 2023, he was linked with a move to German Bundesliga side Union Berlin.
On 8 August 2024, Ocampo signed with Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Ocampo has been part of the Colombian under-20 set up since 2021, and was called up for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament. During the penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw with Venezuela, Ocampo celebrated after scoring his penalty by dancing, a move reminiscent of Colombian national team player Yerry Mina, who did the same in a penalty shoot-out loss to Argentina in the 2021 Copa América…
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