Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones (born 24 March 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. Born in Colombia, he represents the Mexico national team.[3]

Julián Quiñones
Quiñones with Mexico in 2023
Personal information
Full name Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones[1]
Date of birth (1997-03-24) 24 March 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Magüí Payán, Colombia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward, winger
Team information
Current team
Al Qadsiah
Number 33
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2021 Tigres UANL 59 (8)
2016Venados (loan) 14 (3)
2017–2018Lobos BUAP (loan) 28 (17)
2021Atlas (loan)[2] 23 (5)
2022–2023 Atlas 55 (27)
2023–2024 América 41 (18)
2024– Al Qadsiah 11 (7)
International career
2017–2018 Colombia U20 13 (4)
2023– Mexico 10 (2)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Mexico
CONCACAF Nations League
Runner-up 2024 United States
Representing  Colombia
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Barranquilla Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 September 2024

Club career

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Tigres UANL

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Quiñones joined Tigres UANL under-20 squad. He was the top goal scorer in the Apertura 2015 season. In 2016, he was loaned out to Ascenso MX side Venados.

Loan to Lobos BUAP

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Quiñones joined recently promoted side Lobos BUAP on loan for the 2017 Apertura championship, where he would become the third top goal scorer of the season with nine goals. In the 2018 Clausura championship, Quiñones would once again be the top goal scorer for Lobos, scoring eight goals.

Atlas

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On 16 June 2021, Quiñones joined Atlas on a one-year loan.[4] On 7 January 2022, the move became permanent after Atlas acquired the player.[5]

América

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On 3 July 2023, Club América reached an agreement with Atlas to sign Quiñones.[6]

Al Qadsiah

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On 20 June 2024, Quiñones joined Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah on a four-year contract.[7][8]

International career

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Colombia

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Quiñones previously represented Colombia at the 2017 South American U-20 Championship and later at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games. In May 2023, Quiñones turned down the opportunity to represent the Colombia national team.[9][10]

Mexico

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On 3 September 2023, Mexico national team manager Jaime Lozano invited Quiñones to a training session. The player had previously shown interest in representing Mexico.[11] On 11 October, Quiñones completed his naturalization process and became a Mexican citizen.[12] On 9 November, he received his first call-up to the Mexico national team.[13] Quiñones made his debut in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Honduras on 17 November.[14] He scored his first goal on 21 March 2024 in a semi-final match of the CONCACAF Nations League against Panama, scoring the 2nd goal of the game in the 43rd minute. Mexico went on to win the match 3-0.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 8 December 2024[15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Venados (loan) 2015–16 Ascenso MX 14 3 6 3 20 6
Tigres UANL 2016–17 Liga MX 7 0 0 0 3[b] 1 10 1
2018–19 25 6 4 1 6[b] 2 35 9
2019–20 4 0 2[b] 0 6 0
2020–21 23 2 1[c] 0 24 2
Total 59 8 4 1 11 3 1 0 75 12
Lobos BUAP (loan) 2017–18 Liga MX 28 17 0 0 28 17
Atlas 2021–22 Liga MX 43 14 1[d] 1 44 15
2022–23 35 18 3[b] 3 1[e] 0 39 21
Total 78 32 3 3 2 1 83 36
América 2023–24 Liga MX 41 18 7[b] 3 4[f] 2 52 23
Al-Qadsiah 2024–25 SPL 11 7 2 4 13 11
Career Total 231 85 12 8 21 9 7 3 271 105
  1. ^ Includes Copa MX, King's Cup
  2. ^ a b c d e Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in FIFA Club World Cup
  4. ^ Appearance in Supercopa MX
  5. ^ Appearance in Campeones Cup
  6. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup

International

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As of match played 7 September 2024[15]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Mexico 2023 2 0
2024 8 2
Total 10 2

International goals

List of international goals scored by Julián Quiñones
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 21 March 2024 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States   Panama 2-0 3–0 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals [16]
2 8 June 2024 Kyle Field, College Station United States   Brazil 1–2 2–3 Friendly

Honours

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Tigres UANL

Atlas

América

Colombia U20

Individual

References

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  1. ^ Julián Quiñones at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Atlas anuncia oficialmente la llegada de Julián Quiñones" (in Spanish). Diario AS México. 16 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Mexico call up Colombia dual-national Quinones for first time". ESPN. 9 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Atlas anuncia oficialmente la llegada de Julián Quiñones" (in Spanish). Diario AS México. 16 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Atlas compra a Quiñones, Reyes y Garnica" (in Spanish). Diario AS México. 7 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Oficial: Julián Quiñones, refuerzo de América para el Apertura 2023" (in Spanish). ESPN México. 3 July 2023.
  7. ^ @Alqadsiah (20 June 2024). ""Julian Quinones" Qadassawi for 2028" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "América anunció la salida de Julián Quiñones de forma oficial" (in Spanish). ESPN México. 20 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Julián Quiñones rechazó ir con la Selección Colombia". Marca Colombia (in Spanish). 17 August 2023.
  10. ^ ""Ni leí la carta": Julián Quiñones rompió el silencio y explicó por qué prefirió representar a México en vez de Colombia". El Colombiano (in Spanish). 13 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Julián Quiñones set to train with Mexican National Team". Diario AS. 3 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Julián Quiñones eligible to play for Mexico". Diario AS. 12 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Selección Mexicana revela lista con Julián Quiñones como novedad". ESPN México. 9 November 2023.
  14. ^ "¿Cómo le fue a Julián Quiñones en su debut con México ante Honduras?". Marca (in Spanish). 17 November 2023.
  15. ^ a b Julián Quiñones at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  16. ^ "PANAMA VS. MEXICO 0 - 3". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  17. ^ Hernandez, Cesar (18 December 2023). "Club América extends Liga MX record to 14 titles after defeating Tigres". ESPN. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  18. ^ Hernandez, Cesar (27 May 2024). "América secure back-to-back Liga MX titles with win over Cruz Azul". ESPN. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  19. ^ "LIGA MX announces roster for 2022 MLS All-Star Game at Allianz Field". Major League Soccer. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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