Julián Quiñones is a Colombian-born Mexican professional footballer known for his versatility as a forward and winger.
He began his professional career with Lobos de la BUAP, where he had a standout season scoring nine goals in the Apertura 2017.
Quiñones has represented the Mexico national team after previously playing for Colombia in youth competitions.
Biography
Early Life
Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones was born in Colombia and began his football journey at a young age, joining the local academy Futbol Paz. His talent quickly became evident as he scored an impressive 50 goals in just 38 matches during the 2014–15 season, which led to his recruitment by Tigres UANL for their under-20 team.
Career
Quiñones made his professional debut on January 19, 2016, while on loan to Venados, where he scored twice against Cruz Azul in a Copa MX match. He later joined Lobos BUAP on loan in June 2017, where he had a breakout season, finishing as the third-highest scorer in the Apertura 2017 with nine goals and adding eight more in the Clausura 2018. After returning to Tigres UANL, he struggled for playing time but continued to develop his skills.
In June 2021, Quiñones moved to Atlas on a one-year loan, which became permanent after six months. He played a crucial role in ending Atlas's 70-year league title drought, winning two consecutive league titles. In July 2023, he signed with América, securing two more league titles, bringing his total to six. His career took another leap in June 2024 when he joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah for a reported fee of $16 million, finishing the 2024–25 season with 20 goals.
International Career
Quiñones initially represented Colombia in youth competitions but opted to represent Mexico after living there since the age of 17. He completed his naturalization process in October 2023 and made his debut for the Mexico national team on November 17, 2023. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Panama. Quiñones was named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the opening goal of the tournament and continued to impress with his performance throughout the competition, equaling the record for most goals scored by a Mexican player in a World Cup.
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As of match played 14 September 2026
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As of match played 5 July 2026
Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Quiñones goal.
Colombia
Quiñones represented Colombia in youth competitions, first at the 2017 South American U-20 Championship and then at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games. However, in May 2023, he opted not to accept a call-up to the senior Colombia national team after living in Mexico since the age of 17.
Mexico
In September 2023, Quiñones joined the training camp of the Mexico national team, having previously declared his intention to represent the country. He completed his naturalization process in October and received his first call-up the following month. Quiñones made his debut in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Honduras on 17 November. 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. Quiñones was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted on home soil. On 11 June 2026, Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament in a 2–0 victory against South Africa. After the game, he was named Man of the Match. In the round of 32 against Ecuador, he scored the opening goal and was named Man of the Match as his team secured a 2–0 victory to advance to the round of 16. Mexico would then face England in the round of 16 where he scored in a 2–3 defeat. Thus, he scored his fourth goal of the World Cup tournament, equaling the record set by Mexican players Luis Hernández and Javier…
Early career
Quiñones commenced his career in Cali, Colombia with local academy Futbol Paz. In the 2014–15 season, he netted 50 goals across 38 matches, prompting Tigres UANL to recruit him for their under-20 team. In the Clausura 2016 tournament, Quiñones was sent on loan to Venados, an Ascenso MX club. He made his professional debut on 19 January 2016, scoring twice against Cruz Azul in a Copa MX match. In June 2017, Quiñones joined Lobos BUAP on loan. In the Apertura 2017, he emerged as the third-highest scorer, finishing with nine goals. His impressive performance carried over into the Clausura 2018, where he scored another eight goals. Quiñones returned to Tigres UANL ahead of the Apertura 2018, but despite his form with Lobos BUAP, head coach Ricardo Ferretti kept him on the fringes of the squad.
Atlas
In June 2021, Quiñones joined Atlas on a one-year loan. Six months later, the move became permanent after Atlas acquired the player. Quiñones won two consecutive league titles with Atlas, putting an end to the club's 70-year drought.
América
In July 2023, América reached an agreement to sign Quiñones. During his brief spell at the club, he secured two league titles, bringing his individual total to six.
Al-Qadsiah
In June 2024, Quiñones joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah for a reported fee of US$16 million. He finished the 2024–25 season with 20 goals. On 21 May 2026, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 away victory over Al-Ittihad,…
- National team
- Mexico
- Club
- Lobos de la BUAP
Legacy
Tigres UANL
Liga MX: Apertura 2016, Clausura 2019 CONCACAF Champions League: 2020 Atlas
Liga MX: Apertura 2021, Clausura 2022 Campeón de Campeones: 2022 América
Liga MX: Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024 Campeón de Campeones: 2024 Colombia U20
Central American and Caribbean Games: 2018 Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2025 CONCACAF Nations League: 2024–25 Individual
Central American and Caribbean Games Top Scorer: 2018 Liga MX Best XI: Clausura 2022 Liga MX Best Offensive Midfielder: 2021–22 Liga MX All-Star: 2022 King's Cup Top Scorer: 2024–25 Saudi Pro League Golden Boot: 2025–26 Ballon d'Or Nominee: 2026
Clubs
- Lobos de la BUAPcurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Julián Andrés Quiñones Quiñones is a Colombian-born Mexican 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.
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