Julián Quiñones facts for kids
Quiñones with Mexico
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| Full name | Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 March 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Magüí Payán, Colombia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward, winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Al-Qadsiah | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| –2015 | Fútbol Paz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Tigres UANL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2021 | Tigres UANL | 59 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | → Venados (loan) | 14 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | → Lobos BUAP (loan) | 28 | (17) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | → Atlas (loan) | 23 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Atlas | 55 | (27) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | América | 41 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Al-Qadsiah | 59 | (53) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Colombia U20 | 13 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | Mexico | 27 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:13, 21 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:00, 6 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones (born on March 24, 1997) is a talented professional football player. He plays as a forward or winger for the Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. Julián was born in Colombia, but he proudly represents the Mexico national team in international games.
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Julián Quiñones' Club Journey
Starting in Colombia
Julián Quiñones began his football journey in Cali, Colombia, at a local academy called Futbol Paz. He was a fantastic scorer, netting 50 goals in 38 matches during the 2014–15 season. This amazing talent caught the eye of Tigres UANL, a big club that brought him to their under-20 team.
First Professional Steps
In 2016, Julián went on loan to Venados, a club in Mexico's second division, Ascenso MX. He made his professional debut on January 19, 2016, and even scored two goals in a Copa MX match! Later, in June 2017, he joined Lobos BUAP on loan for a year. He became one of the top scorers in the Apertura 2017 tournament with nine goals. He continued his great scoring streak with eight more goals in the Clausura 2018 tournament.
Success with Atlas
In June 2021, Julián joined Atlas on loan. His move became permanent six months later. With Atlas, Julián helped the team win two league titles in a row! This was a huge achievement, as it ended the club's 70-year wait for a championship.
Time with América
In July 2023, Julián moved to América. During his time there, he won two more league titles, bringing his personal total to six championships!
Moving to Al-Qadsiah
In June 2024, Julián Quiñones joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. This move was for a reported fee of $16 million, making him the most expensive player ever sold by a Mexican club. He had an incredible 2024–25 season, scoring 20 goals. On May 21, 2026, Julián scored three goals in one game (a hat-trick!) during a 5–1 win against Al-Ittihad. He finished the 2025–26 season as the league's top scorer with an amazing 33 goals! He even renewed his contract with Al-Qadsiah until 2029.
Playing for His Country
Representing Colombia
Julián Quiñones played for Colombia's youth teams, including the 2017 South American U-20 Championship and the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games. He even won a gold medal with the team at the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2018. However, after living in Mexico since he was 17, he later decided to represent Mexico instead of Colombia's senior team.
Playing for Mexico
In September 2023, Julián joined the training camp for the Mexican national team. He became a Mexican citizen in October 2023 and was called up to play for Mexico the very next month. His first game for Mexico was on November 17, 2023, in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Honduras. He scored his first goal for Mexico on March 21, 2024, during a CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against Panama. Mexico won that match 3–0. Julián was part of the 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico co-hosted. On June 11, 2026, he scored the first goal of the entire tournament in a 2–0 win against South Africa. He was even named Man of the Match for his performance! He continued to shine in the World Cup. In the Round of 32, he scored the opening goal against Ecuador, helping Mexico win 2–0 and advance. He was again named Man of the Match. In the Round of 16, Mexico played England, and Julián scored another goal, though Mexico lost 3–2. With four goals in the World Cup, he tied the record for most goals scored by a Mexican player in a single World Cup, matching legends Luis Hernández and Javier Hernández.
Julián Quiñones' Achievements
Julián Quiñones has won many awards and championships throughout his career:
Team Trophies
With Tigres UANL:
- Liga MX: Apertura 2016, Clausura 2019
- CONCACAF Champions League: 2020
With Atlas:
- Liga MX: Apertura 2021, Clausura 2022
- Campeón de Campeones: 2022
With América:
- Liga MX: Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024
- Campeón de Campeones: 2024
With Colombia U20:
- Central American and Caribbean Games: 2018 (Gold Medal)
With Mexico:
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2025
- CONCACAF Nations League: 2024–25
Individual Awards
- Top Scorer at the Central American and Caribbean Games: 2018
- Named to the Liga MX Best XI: Clausura 2022
- Liga MX Best Offensive Midfielder: 2021–22
- Liga MX All-Star: 2022
- Top Scorer in the King's Cup: 2024–25
- Saudi Pro League Golden Boot (Top Scorer): 2025–26
About Julián Quiñones
Julián Quiñones was born in Magüí Payán, Nariño, Colombia. He comes from an Afro-Colombian background. Growing up, he faced some challenges, even needing to travel a long way just to use a telephone. His journey shows how hard work and determination can lead to great success. He became a Mexican citizen in 2023. Julián is married to Ana Gabriela Amato, and they have a daughter named Alanna, who was born on December 26, 2023.
