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Juan Fernando Quintero

Juan Fernando Quintero
Quintero during his time with Rennes in 2016
Personal information
Full name Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua[1]
Date of birth (1993-01-18) 18 January 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Racing Club
Number 8
Youth career
2004–2008 Envigado
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Envigado 43 (5)
2011–2012 Atlético Nacional 15 (2)
2012–2013 Pescara 17zz (1)
2013–2019 Porto 42 (6)
2015–2016Rennes (loan) 12 (1)
2017–2018Independiente Medellín (loan) 25 (13)
2018–2019River Plate (loan) 32 (2)
2019–2020 River Plate 21 (6)
2021–2022 Shenzhen 21 (1)
2022 River Plate 29 (5)
2023 Atlético Junior 6 (1)
2023– Racing 40 (10)
International career
2013 Colombia U20 13 (8)
2016 Colombia U23 4 (2)
2012– Colombia 41 (5)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Colombia
Copa América
Runner-up 2024 United States
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:28, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2024

Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua (born 18 January 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Argentine side Racing Club and the Colombian national team.

He had been mentioned among the more coveted young players in European football by The Times of London. At the age of 19, Quintero already started to receive praise for his impressive performances during his time in Italy. During his time of the 2013 South American Youth Championship, he had been recognized as not only one of the most promising youth prospects from South America, but the world.[9]

Quintero has represented Colombia since he was 19, making his official debut in 2012 against Cameroon. At the 2013 South American Youth Championships, he led Colombia to their third title while voted as the tournament's MVP for contributing more than any other player for his respective nation.[15] He also took part in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey where he gained more praise for his talents after creating a huge impact in the tournament.[16][17] Quintero went on to represent Colombia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where he scored his first world cup goal against Ivory Coast in a group stage match on 19 June 2014. In the 2018 FIFA World Cup he scored against Japan, becoming the first Colombian to score in two FIFA World Cup competitions.

Club career

Envigado

Born in Medellín, Colombia, he joined the youth squad for Envigado after an impressive performance during a youth tournament that took place in Medellin.[18]

At the end of the 2010 season, Quintero helped Envigado retain their place in the Categoría Primera A.[19] He scored in the first match of the relegation play-offs, defeating Deportivo Pasto 1–0.[20] In the second play-off match, he suffered an injury, fracturing his tibia.[21] Despite this, his team beat Deportivo Pasto 2–0, and 3–0 in aggregate.[22]

Atlético Nacional

Quintero joined the ranks of Atlético Nacional in January 2012.[23]

Loan to Pescara

Months after joining Nacional, Quintero then joined Serie A club Pescara for a fee of $2 million,[24] wasting no time in impressing European scouts.[25][26] On 23 September 2012, he scored his first goal in a 1–1 draw against Bologna.[27][28]

It was reported in early 2013 that Inter Milan and Udinese have confirmed their bidding interest. Although Udinese was the only club to have made an official bid.[29]

In early April 2013, it was reported that Quintero suffered an injury and would be out for a month. In mid May 2013, Quintero posted on Twitter 'goodbye and thank you' to Pescara, hinting that he was to leave in the Italian side in the summer. While Pescara claimed that he has not been 'sold', it hinted Quintero's desire to leave the club overall. [30][31]

Porto

In June 2013, Quintero joined Porto from Pescara for €5 million, with the Italian club retaining 50% of the economic rights.[32] Quintero signed a four-year contract with a release clause of €40 million.[32]

Quintero made his first full debut appearance in the 2013 Emirates Cup against Napoli. He assisted Porto's first goal.[33]

2013–14 season

Quintero training with FC Porto in 2014

Quintero's first 'official' match with Porto began with the 2013 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, where he came on as a sub after 76 minutes when Porto were already ahead by 3–0. Porto went on to win the match, thus giving Quintero's very first silverware not only in Europe, but in his club career.[34]

Quintero debut in his first league match for the club against Vitoria Setubal, coming on as a sub and scoring less than a minute later.[35] Quintero provided his first assist for the club two weeks later against P. Ferreira in a 1–0 victory.[36] In a match against Vitória de Guimarães, Quintero drew a penalty that was successfully converted, thus granting him an assist in a 1–0 home victory. Quintero came in on the 90th minute against F.C. Arouca where he was then fouled near the box. He then converted an impressive free kick goal, seconds after only coming in.[37]

In late October, Quintero suffered a hamstring injury, expecting to be out for a month.[38] Following his return in December, Quintero requested to play with the B-squad in order to keep his fitness up if he was not able to get guarantee minutes with the A-squad.[39][40]

After a long period of matches spent solely on the bench, or coming on as a late substitute during Paulo Fonseca's time as manager, averaging around 20 minutes per game in the league, Quintero found his way back into the team after new manager Luís Castro took over in March 2014. Quintero's next significant performance was against Napoli in the Europa League, where he came close to scoring his first goal in European competition, when a Napoli defender's clearance rebounded off his leg and hit the post.

Quintero scored his third goal of the season against Belenenses, coming on as a half time substitute and setting up several opportunities for teammate and fellow countryman Jackson Martínez, but eventually it would be Quintero who decided the game with the only goal in a 1–0 victory.

Quintero made his first 90-minute appearance for Porto on 6 April 2014, in a home match against Académica. He provided somewhat of an assist, again for Jackson Martinez, when he was fouled in the box in the 38th minute, which resulted in a converted Jackson Martínez penalty. Quintero then scored his fourth goal of the season a week later, in the 91st minute in a 3–1 victory over S.C. Braga, after a counterattack which he started.

On 21 April, Quintero came on as a second-half substitute against fellow northerners Rio Ave and made a significant impact to the match.[41] He was involved in all three of the goals, but only got one direct assist. A chipped through ball to Jackson Martinez resulted in him being brought down for a penalty, which Martínez scored. Next, he assisted Héctor Herrera's header with a chipped through ball. The third goal of the game came from Porto right back Danilo, who scored a deflected free kick after Quintero had been fouled just outside the box.

2014–15 season

Quintero missed Porto's first league game of the season due to a death in his family, but returned to the Porto squad for the next league match versus Paços de Ferreira. Coming on for the injured Cristian Tello, he provided an assist, yet again for fellow Colombian Jackson Martínez, for the only goal in a 1–0 victory for Porto.

Quintero scored his first goal of the season against F.C. Arouca from long distance, Porto ended up winning 0–5.[42]

On 16 December 2014, Porto purchased the remaining 50% economic rights of Quintero from Pescara for €4.5 million, giving them complete ownership of him.[43]

Loan to Rennes

2015–16

In August 2015, Quintero signed a season-long loan with Ligue 1 side Rennes.[44] Quintero made his debut against Nice, coming on as a sub and providing an assist in a 1–4 loss.[45] Quintero would eventually score his first goal for the club in the match against SM Caen, resulting in a 1–1 draw.[46]

Quintero stated in an interview that he intended to return to Porto after his loan ended, despite rumors linking him to a permanent transfer.[47]

Loan to Independiente Medellín

2016

On 18 September 2016, Quintero returned to the top flight Colombian league on loan, joining Independiente Medellín from Porto on a one-year contract.[48] On 9 August 2017, his loan was extended through December 2017.[49]

Loan to River Plate

On 24 January 2018, Quintero joined Argentine club River Plate on loan for one year and got the number 8.[50] The deal was settled for €300,000 and included a buyout clause of €5 million.[51][52] On 9 December 2018, in the second leg of the 2018 Copa Libertadores finals against rivals Boca Juniors, Quintero scored a goal in extra time from outside the box to put River Plate up 2–1, then assisted Pity Martinez in the 120th minute to seal the game at 3–1 and earn River Plate their fourth Copa Libertadores.[53] He later got a tattoo on his calf for this occasion in January 2019.[54] That same month, he announced that he would continue with River for the 2019 season, putting to rest any rumors surrounding a potential move to China, and praising coach Marcelo Gallardo, saying he was "like a father to me."[55]

River Plate

2019

River Plate made the transfer for Quintero for a fee of €3.5 million. After the departure of Pity Martinez to the MLS, Quintero took the number 10 jersey.[56] In February 2019, he renewed his contract until June 2022 and included a buyout clause of €30 million.[57] In August 2019, he was nominated for the 2019 FIFA Puskás Award for his goal scored against Racing Club.[58] His goal eventually finished third, behind second place Lionel Messi, and winner Dániel Zsóri.[59]

Shenzhen

In late 2020, Quintero signed for Chinese Super League club Shenzhen for a reported fee of €5.9 million. He joined the team on 1 March 2021.[60]

River Plate

2022

On 21 January 2022, Quintero returned to River Plate, joining the club permanently and signing a 2-year contract.[61]

Atlético Junior

On 13 January 2023, Quintero joined Colombian side Junior, on a one-year contract.[62] He would become the highest paid player in the history of Colombian football, earning a €2.3 million annual salary.[63] A mix of injuries and playing time disagreements with coach Hernán Darío Gómez, led to Quintero rescinding his contract with the Barranquilla club.[64][65]

Racing

On 17 August 2023, Quintero returned to Argentina, joining Racing as a free agent.[66] He scored his first goal in a 1–2 victory against Tigre, where he assisted the other goal.[67]

International career

Youth

2013 South American Youth Championship

Quintero was called to represent Colombia wearing the number 10 jersey at the 2013 South American Youth Championship.[6][68] In the first match against Paraguay, he was voted man of the match after an impressive display setting up the 1–0 victory goal. In the match against a powerful Chile team, Quintero scored a penalty although Colombia lost 2–1.[69] In the match against Bolivia, Quintero assisted four of the six goals in a 6–0 victory.[70] In the final group stage match against Argentina, Colombia had already qualified thus he did not play until the second half where he scored with an amazing 50 yard free kick despite losing the match 2–3.[71][72]

In the first match of the final round, Quintero scored again from an impressive distance in a 2–1 victory over Ecuador.[73] This brought his goal tally to three and his assist tally to four.[68] Quintero scored with a penalty against Peru in a 1–0 allowing Colombia to qualify for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.[74] In the final match against Paraguay who were also Colombia's very first opponent in the U20 South American Youth Championships, he scored a goal in a 2–1 victory where Colombia won the Youth Championships in South America for the third time. In total, Quintero had scored 5 goals and assisted 4 making him MVP of the championship for contributing more than any other player in the tournament.[13]

Quintero was set to join the U20 squad again for the 2013 Toulon Tournament, but Pescara refused to allow him to his call-up.[75] Prior to the U-20 World Cup, Quintero scored with an impressive free kick in a friendly against the U-20 squad of France.[76]

2013 U-20 FIFA World Cup

"It's difficult to judge a player at this age and know if he'll have a great career, but sometimes it's just blindingly obvious when you get to see a future star. Juan Quintero has got something extra and you can already see that, despite his young age."

Australian U-20 coach, Paul Okon praising Quintero following a 1–1 draw against Colombia in the U-20 FIFA World Cup.[77]

Quintero played an entertaining opening match performance of the U-20 FIFA World Cup that was held in Turkey. He made impressive shots with his free kicks as well as creating impressive chances. He set up Colombia's goal in the 78th minute where the game ended 1–1.[78] In the match against host nation Turkey, Quintero scored a wonderful goal from outside the box (20 yards), winning the game 1–0 and allowing Colombia to top the group.[79] In the last group match against El Salvador, Quintero assisted the first goal and sealed the victory with an amazing 25 yard goal, allowing Colombia to win 3–0 and win the group.[80] Quintero then played in the next match against South Korea, and managed to save Colombia into extra time with an impressive free kick in the last few seconds of full-time. However, Colombia went on to lose on penalties eventually where he scored one in a 7–8 loss.[81] Despite Colombia failing to progress, Quintero was praised as the best player in the group stages.[82][17]

His goal against El Salvador was later voted as best goal of the tournament.[83]

Olympics Squad

Quintero expressed great interest in representing Colombia in 2016 for the Olympics in Brazil.[84]

In February 2016, Quintero was called up to play back to back friendlies against Honduras. He made his debut in the first match resulting in a 1–1 draw. Days later in the second match, he scored with a free kick in a 2–2 draw.[85]

Senior

In 2012, Quintero was called for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Ecuador, without making an appearance. He made his international debut in a friendly match against Cameroon later in the same year.

2014 World Cup and Friendlies

On 2 June 2014, Quintero was named in Colombia's 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and assigned the number 20 shirt.[86] He made his World Cup debut against Ivory Coast in the group stage, coming on for Victor Ibarbo in the 53rd minute, and scored his first international goal to decide the 2–1 win for Los Cafeteros.[87]

In a friendly against Bahrain, Quintero assisted Radamel Falcao's first goal in a 6–0 victory.[88]

2018 World Cup

In May 2018, he was named in Colombia's preliminary 35 man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[89] On 19 June 2018, he scored in the opening game against Japan with a free kick under the wall to tie the match 1–1 that ended in a 2–1 defeat. On 24 June 2018, Quintero played 73 minutes in Colombia's 3–0 victory over Poland and assisted to Radamel Falcao's goal in the 70th minute of the game. Four days later on 28 June 2018, he played 90 minutes of Colombia's final game in the group stage and provided the winning assist to Yerry Mina's goal off of a corner kick to secure first place in group H. On 3 July 2018, he played 88 minutes in the round of 16 game against England. He did not provide any goals or assists and Colombia went on to lose the game 3–4 on penalties. His goal against Japan was voted the second best goal of the tournament, after Benjamin Pavard's goal against Argentina.[90]

Style of play

"Colombia’s Juan Quintero was exceptional. He could go on to become a player on a par with Lionel Messi. The composure he displayed was unbelievable for such a young player. Without a doubt he will go on to become one of the stars of the game."

Former footballer Kubilay Türkyilmaz's view on Quintero from the 2013 U-20 FIFA World Cup.[17]

Quintero is well known for his creativity for playmaking and as a supportive player in general.[4][5] His ball control and dribbling has stood him out from most players his age as well as his free kicks, which he has shown to be profound in.[91] Left footed, Quintero is sometimes considered to be another 'James Rodríguez' due to their similar traits (as well as being only 2 years younger, while also playing for the youth national squads of Colombia after Rodriguez's time), although Rodriguez plays more of a forward midfielder/winger whereas Quintero plays more in a neutral mid-center position. This means that he fully commits to a playmaker role, although he does contain remarkable dribbling ability and carries high accuracy with shots on goal

Due to his size, Quintero naturally has a lower center of gravity allowing him to have higher balance, agility, and speed similar to that of Lionel Messi. Despite many other young talents drawing comparisons to Messi as well, Quintero is highlighted to be a very 'close replica' to the point where he also been referenced to a 'Diego Maradona' as well. Although all these are natural comparisons due to the fact that he can also effectively run with the ball in limited spaces, and maintain a very sharp technical mindset to that of the Argentinean legends themselves. However, despite the comparisons, Quintero does not carry the strength of Maradona nor is he balanced with his weak foot like Messi.[16][92][93][94][95]

Although, Quintero states that his main inspiration was from watching Brazilian legend Rivaldo as a child.[96]

Career statistics

Club

As of 9 November 2024[97]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental[a] Other[b] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Envigado 2009 Categoría Primera A 11 1 0 0 11 1
2010 18 3 0 0 18 3
2011 14 1 2 0 16 1
Total 43 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
Atlético Nacional 2012 Categoría Primera A 15 2 6 2 7 0 28 4
Pescara 2012–13 Serie A 17 1 0 0 17 1
Porto 2013–14 Primeira Liga 22 4 4 0 2 0 6 0 1 0 34 4
2014–15 20 2 1 0 4 1 5 0 30 3
Total 42 6 5 0 6 1 11 0 1 0 64 7
Rennes (loan) 2015–16 Ligue 1 12 1 1 0 1 0 13 1
Independiente Medellín (loan) 2017 Categoría Primera A 25 13 4 1 5 2 2 0 36 16
River Plate (loan) 2017–18 Primera División 13 1 0 0 12 2 2 0 27 3
2018–19 16 6 1 2 2 0 1 1 20 9
River Plate 2019–20 Primera División 12 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 16 1
Total 41 8 3 2 0 0 15 2 4 1 63 13
Shenzhen 2021 Chinese Super League 21 1 0 0 21 1
River Plate 2022 Primera División 29 5 3 0 4 0 36 5
Junior 2023 Categoría Primera A 6 1 0 0 1 0 9 3
Racing 2023 Primera División 14 5 0 0 2 0 16 5
2024 25 5 1 0 9 1 35 6
Total 39 10 1 0 13 3 51 11
Career total 290 53 25 5 9 3 56 7 7 1 385 67

International

As of match played 19 November 2024[98]
Colombia
Year Apps Goals
2012 1 0
2013 2 0
2014 8 1
2015 2 0
2018 10 2
2021 5 0
2022 3 1
2024 10 1
Total 41 5

Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.[99]

List of international goals scored by Juan Fernando Quintero
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Final Competition
1. 19 June 2014 Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil  Ivory Coast 2–0 2–1 2014 FIFA World Cup
2. 23 March 2018 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France  France 3–2 3–2 Friendly
3. 19 June 2018 Mordovia Arena, Saransk, Russia  Japan 1–1 1–2 2018 FIFA World Cup
4. 16 January 2022 DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States  Honduras 1–0 2–1 Friendly
5. 15 November 2024 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Uruguay 1–0 2–3 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Porto

River Plate

Racing Club

Colombia U20

Individual

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