Óscar Murillo (full name Óscar Fabián Murillo Murillo) is a Colombian professional footballer, born on March 26, 1988, in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. He is a central defender known for physical presence, aerial ability and experience at club and international level.
- Position: Centre-back
- Nationality: Colombia
- Date of birth: 26 March 1988
- Place of birth: Cali, Colombia
Club career (highlights)
- Early career with local Colombian sides including Deportivo Pereira and Deportes Quindío.
- Notable spell at Atlético Nacional (Colombia), where he won multiple domestic titles and the Copa Libertadores in 2016.
- Moved to Mexico to play for Pachuca (Liga MX), joining in 2019 and becoming an important defensive figure for the club.
International career
- Murillo has been capped by the Colombia national team. He made his senior debut in 2016 and was part of squads during Copa América tournaments and World Cup qualifying phases.
Playing style
- Strong, no-nonsense central defender with good marking and aerial strength.
- Provides leadership and experience at the back; contributes occasional goals from set pieces.
Honours (selected)
- With Atlético Nacional: Categoría Primera A titles, Copa Libertadores 2016, other domestic cups.
- Club honours also include domestic trophies during his career in Colombia and contributions at Pachuca in Mexico.
This summary covers key facts about Óscar Murillo’s career and attributes as a Colombian international and club defender.