Julián Quiñones is going through one of the best moments of his career. The former American is on the list of 30 footballers nominated for the 2026 Golden Ball. Quiñones assured that his successes are due to Mexico.
The attacker of Al Qadsiah was born in Magüí Payán, Colombia, in March 1997.Julián Quiñones was born in a football land, but much of his formation is due to Mexico.
Before coming to professional football and the first division of Mexico, Julián Quiñones passed through the youth categories of the Tigers of the UANL and uniformed himself with the T-shirts of Venados FC and the Lobos BUAP.
After his debut in Tigres, Julián Quiñones started a career that has been constantly rising. In addition to his good records within the field, Quiñones was throwing roots in Aztec territory to the point of forming a family. All this has allowed him to feel a great affection for Mexico.
“I think everyone knows I’ve made my life in Mexico; I’ve made a name here. I spent my entire career in Mexico. My family is here — I built my life here — so I think I’ve developed an unbreakable love for Mexico,” he said in an interview with the Golden Ball.
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Julian Quiñones also defended the colors of the Atlas Club and the Eagles of America.The blue-cream team was his last club before marching to the Saudi Pro League with Al Qdsiah.
Mexico also gave Quiñones the opportunity to play a World Cup. After his naturalization, Quiñones uniformed himself with El Tri’s t-shirt and became the goalkeeper of the Aztec team at the 2026 World Cup. The 29-year-old scored 4 goals and gave 1 assist in 5 World Cup matches.
“All that I am and all that I have now – not in material terms, but simply as a person – I owe it entirely to Mexico.
Until now, Julián Quiñones has accumulated 27 appearances with the Mexican national team t-shirt.All points to the fact that the Al Qadsiah frontman will be a star in the new process of Rafa Márquez at the command of El Tri.
