Juan Fernando Quintero
Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua (born January 18, 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Colombian club Junior and the Colombia national team.
Club career
Quintero began his career at Envigado. In 2012, he joined Pescara in Italy. He spent two seasons with Pescara, making 31 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
In 2013, Quintero joined Porto in Portugal. He made his debut for Porto on August 10, 2013, in a UEFA Champions League match against Ludogorets Razgrad. He scored his first goal for Porto on September 14, 2013, in a Primeira Liga match against Marítimo.
Quintero spent two seasons with Porto, making 54 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He won the Primeira Liga title and the Taça de Portugal with Porto in 2014.
In 2015, Quintero joined Monaco in France. He made his debut for Monaco on August 8, 2015, in a Ligue 1 match against Nice. He scored his first goal for Monaco on September 13, 2015, in a Ligue 1 match against Lyon.
Quintero spent two seasons with Monaco, making 60 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He won the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France with Monaco in 2017.
In 2017, Quintero joined River Plate in Argentina. He made his debut for River Plate on September 9, 2017, in a Primera División match against Talleres de Córdoba. He scored his first goal for River Plate on September 16, 2017, in a Copa Argentina match against Defensores de Belgrano.
Quintero spent two seasons with River Plate, making 60 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He won the Copa Libertadores, the Supercopa Argentina, and the Recopa Sudamericana with River Plate in 2018.
In 2019, Quintero joined Shenzhen FC in China. He made his debut for Shenzhen FC on March 1, 2019, in a Chinese Super League match against Guangzhou R&F. He scored his first goal for Shenzhen FC on March 16, 2019, in a Chinese Super League match against Shanghai SIPG.
Quintero spent two seasons with Shenzhen FC, making 47 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He was released by Shenzhen FC in December 2020.
In 2021, Quintero joined Junior in Colombia. He made his debut for Junior on January 23, 2021, in a Categoría Primera A match against Deportivo Pereira. He scored his first goal for Junior on February 7, 2021, in a Categoría Primera A match against Independiente Medellín.
International career
Quintero has represented Colombia at the U-17, U-20, and senior levels. He made his senior debut for Colombia on September 10, 2012, in a World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay. He scored his first goal for Colombia on October 11, 2012, in a World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay.
Quintero was a member of Colombia's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He made three appearances at the tournament, starting two matches.
Quintero was also a member of Colombia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He made two appearances at the tournament, starting one match.
Quintero has made 28 appearances and scored 4 goals for Colombia.
Playing style
Quintero is a left-footed attacking midfielder who is known for his dribbling skills, passing ability, and shooting accuracy. He is also a good set-piece taker.
Quintero has been compared to former Colombian international Juan Carlos Valderrama.
Personal life
Quintero was born in Medellín, Colombia. He is married to Daniela Ospina, the sister of Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina. They have one child together, a son named Juan David.
