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Jan 18, 1993 Barranquilla, Atlántico Department, Colombia 31 years old
Colombian footballer
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About Juan Fernando Quintero
- Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua (Spanish pronunciation: ['xwa? fe?'nando kin'te?o]; born 18 January 1993) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Argentine club River Plate. He has 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 has been recognized as not only one of the most promising youth aspects from only South America, but the world.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.
- 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.
- Quintero went on to represent Colombia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where he scored his first world cup goal against Côte d'Ivoire 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. His overall size and style of play as well as his left-foot has led him to be compared to Lionel Messi.
