Camilo Ayala

Camilo Andrés Ayala Quintero (born 23 June 1986) is a Colombian football manager and former footballer, who mostly played as a defensive midfielder but could also play as a winger. He most recently managed the Colombian club Alianza.

Playing career Born in Medellín, Ayala was a product of the youth setup of Deportivo Cali. He began his professional career in 2007 with Córdoba F.C. in the Colombian Categoría Primera B, returning to Deportivo Cali the following year. After playing 21 matches with the club, he moved to La Equidad in 2010 where he became a first-choice starter for manager Alexis García, playing 11 matches there before being signed by América de Cali for the 2011 season. Since América was going through a difficult financial situation at the time, he left the club in June 2011 due to non-payment of wages.

Following his resignation from América de Cali, Ayala joined Atlético Huila with which he reached the final stages of the 2012 Apertura tournament, returning to La Equidad in 2013. For the following season he was signed by Alianza Petrolera, where he had a consistent season ensuring that the team avoided relegation.

Managerial career After retiring with Deportivo Pasto at the end of 2024, Ayala was appointed by the club as its manager for the 2025 season on 30 December 2024.

On 18 February 2026, Ayala replaced Hubert Bodhert at the helm of Alianza also in the top tier. He was dismissed on 30 August 2026, after a winless start to the 2026 Finalización tournament and a 5–1 loss to Atlético Nacional.

Honours América de Cali Categoría Primera B (1): 2016