Position: Central Defender
Date of Birth: April 21, 1981 (26)
Place of Birth: Medellin, Colombia
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Weight: 210
Previous Clubs: Deportivo Cali, Boyoca Chico FC, Patriotas FC, Atletico Huila
National Team Exp: none
Jersey Number: #22
Current Status: Senior Roster (International)
How Acquired: loan from Deportivo Cali
Personal summary:
Professional summary/highlights: Started career with Deportivo Cali. Has spent time with several other clubs, but recently returned to Deportivo Cali before being loaned out to RSL.
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Other links: MLS Player profile: Jamison Olave/MLSnet, Wikipedia Page: Jamison Olave/Wiki, Deportivo Cali - Player Profile
Keepin It Real Expectations for 2008: This guy is a physical specimen. He is tall (6’1), strong, and has good speed. This alone may get him into the lineup should there be an injury or a deficiency at one of the center back spots. My belief is that he’ll find his way into the lineup this season. This will likely be for Mantilla who can be erratic at times. Whether or not he’ll stay in the lineup on a consistent basis will depend on his play, but my guess is that Mantilla, Borchers and Olave will all see time in the central back “rotation”.
Interesting Fact/tidbits/quote: Has a reputation for being overly aggressive, and having a temper. Was nearly loaned to Millionarios instead of RSL, but plans changed as he was preparing to get on a flight to travel to the club. Nicknamed “Goro”. Has stated that he sees playing in the MLS as a stepping stone in his career. Garth Lagerway has described Olave as “potentially one of the top central defenders in the league” and “Oguchi Onyewu but with better foot skills”.
