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Alberto Quintero
Quintero with Panama in 2026
Personal information
Full name Alberto Abdiel Quintero Medina[1]
Date of birth (1987-12-18) 18 December 1987 (age 38)[1]
Place of birth Panama City, Panama
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[1]
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Plaza Amador
Number 19
Youth career
2005–2006 Chorrillo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 Chorrillo 57 (11)
2008–2009 Torrellano 36 (10)
2009–2010 Cartagena 19 (0)
2010–2011 Ontinyent 17 (0)
2011–2013 Chorrillo 19 (3)
2012 → Independiente Medellín (loan) 15 (0)
2013–2014 Lobos BUAP 9 (0)
2014 Mérida 2 (0)
2014 Mineros 7 (0)
2015–2016 Lobos BUAP 31 (5)
2016 → San Jose Earthquakes (loan) 30 (3)
2017–2022 Universitario 161 (32)
2023 Cienciano 30 (3)
2024– Plaza Amador 83 (9)
International career
2006–2007 Panama U20 7 (1)
2008 Panama U23 5 (2)
2007–2026 Panama 142 (7)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Panama
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Runner-up2023 United States–CanadaTeam
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:26, 23 May 2026 (UTC)

Alberto Abdiel Quintero Medina (born 18 December 1987) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga LPF club Plaza Amador.

Club career

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Early career and Spain

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Nicknamed Negrito, Quintero was born in Panama City. He started out in his country with Chorrillo FC, then moved to Spanish amateur football with Torrellano CF in Elche.[2] A key player for the side,[3] he achieved promotion to Tercera División.[4]

Subsequently, Quintero joined FC Cartagena,[5] three levels above his previous and just returned to Segunda División; since he had arrived in Spain with a tourist visa, which expired after three months, he stayed illegally in the country for almost a year before regularising his residence status with the help of the club.[6] He struggled tremendously while adjusting to his new team, namely in an incident at Real Betis on 27 September 2009 (0–0 draw) where he was subjected to constant racist abuse by the opposing fans.[7] His debut in the competition took place on 5 September, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 home win against Rayo Vallecano.[8]

Quintero returned to Chorrillo in August 2011,[9] after one season in the Segunda División B with Ontinyent CF.[10]

Mexico

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Following a successful campaign for Panama at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Quintero caught the attention of C.F. Pachuca, who was due to sign him in August 2013.[11] Nothing came of it, but he moved to another club in Mexico, Ascenso MX's Lobos BUAP.[12]

After spells at C.F. Mérida[13] and Mineros de Zacatecas,[14] Quintero returned to BUAP in January 2015.[15] Eleven months later, he was loaned to San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer,[16] scoring two of his three total goals on 12 May in the 3–1 home victory over Houston Dynamo FC.[17]

Peru

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Quintero joined Peruvian Primera División side Club Universitario de Deportes on 30 January 2017.[18] He scored a career-best 13 goals in his first season.[19]

Quintero won the Apertura 2020.[20] On 16 November 2022, the 35-year-old signed a contract with Cienciano in the same league.[21]

International career

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Quintero was part of the Panama squad that participated in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada.[22] He made his full debut that same year, in a friendly against Guatemala.[23]

Quintero represented his country in 14 FIFA World Cup qualification matches,[24] and was selected for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, helping the Canaleros to finish second in the United States. He was also picked for the following edition, scoring in the group stage opener against Haiti (1–1).[25]

In May 2018, Quintero was named in Panama's final 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.[26] On 6 June, however, he suffered a fractured foot in a friendly with Norway after a collision with Bjørn Johnsen, thus being ruled out of the tournament and replaced by Ricardo Ávila.[27]

On 5 September 2019, Quintero played his 100th match against Bermuda.[28] The 38-year-old was selected for the 2026 World Cup,[29] making his last appearance in the final group fixture, a 2–0 loss to England in East Rutherford, New Jersey that was also his first ever in the competition.[30][31][32]

Career statistics

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International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[33]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Panama 200710
201040
2011112
201290
2013171
201480
2015161
2016110
2017120
201850
201980
2021143
2022130
202390
202520
202620
Total1427
Scores and results list Panama's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Quintero goal.[33]
List of international goals scored by Alberto Quintero
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
129 March 2011Pedro Marrero, Havana, Cuba Cuba2–02–0Friendly
229 May 2011Estadio Rommel Fernández, Panama City, Panama Grenada2–02–0Friendly
325 January 2013Estadio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica Guatemala3–03–02013 Copa Centroamericana
47 July 2015Toyota Stadium, Frisco, United States Haiti1–01–12015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
55 June 2021Estadio Nacional, Panama City, Panama Anguilla12–013–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
612 June 2021 Curaçao1–02–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification
720 July 2021Exploria Stadium, Orlando, United States Grenada1–03–12021 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Honours

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Chorrillo

Universitario

Plaza Amador

  • Liga LPF: Clausura 2025[35]

Panama

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ↑ Da Silva, Alexander (17 July 2008). "Tres jugadores del Chorrillo van a España" [Three Chorrillo players go to Spain]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Loves, M. (24 November 2008). "Quintero lidera al Torrellano" [Quintero leads Torrellano]. Diario Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  4. ↑ Molina, Miguel (22 June 2009). "Fiesta en Torrellano" [Party in Torrellano]. Diario Información (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Alberto Quintero promete 10 goles" [Alberto Quintero promises 10 goals]. La Estrella de Panamá (in Spanish). 2 September 2009. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  6. ↑ Vera, José A. (30 September 2009). "Quintero: de sin papeles hasta el Ruiz de Lopera" [Quintero: from being without papers to the Ruiz de Lopera]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Arbitro paró partido en España por insultos racistas a panameño" [Referee halted match in Spain for racist insults to Panamanian]. Al Día (in Spanish). 28 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2 October 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
  8. ↑ "Toché y Tato ponen en lo más alto al Cartagena" [Toché and Tato put Cartagena on top of top]. Marca (in Spanish). 5 September 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  9. ↑ Bárcenas, Víctor (30 August 2011). ""Negrito" jugará con Chorrillo en la LPF" ["Little Black" will play with Chorrillo in PFL]. Día a Día (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  10. ↑ Elías Estrada, Campo (1 October 2010). "'Mi sueño es ascender con Ontinyent', Quintero" ['I dream of promoting with Ontinyent', Quintero]. La Prensa (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  11. ↑ Martínez, Álvaro (2 August 2013). "Un 'Negrito' en Pachuca" [A 'Little Black' in Pachuca]. El Siglo. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  12. ↑ "Negrito Quintero, a México" [Little Black Quintero, to Mexico]. La Prensa (in Spanish). 4 August 2013. Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  13. ↑ Bolvarán C., Arturo (18 December 2013). "Alberto "Negrito" Quintero entrena con el CF Mérida, su nuevo equipo" [Alberto "Little Black" Quintero trains with CF Mérida, his new team] (in Spanish). RPC Televisión. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  14. ↑ Barrón, José Manuel (10 June 2014). "Reforzará Alberto Quintero a los Mineros" [Alberto Quintero to strengthen Mineros] (in Spanish). Zacatecas en Imagen. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  15. ↑ McCollin, Samuel (19 December 2014). "Roberto Nurse y Alberto Quintero tendrán nuevos equipos" [Roberto Nurse and Alberto Quintero will have new teams] (in Spanish). Cable Onda Sports. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  16. ↑ Rosano, Nick (24 February 2016). "San Jose Earthquakes acquire Panamanian midfielder Alberto Quintero on loan". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  17. ↑ "Quintero has 2 goals and an assist in Earthquakes' 3–1 win". Times-Standard. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "Universitario anunció el fichaje del panameño Alberto Quintero" [Universitario announced signing of Panama's Alberto Quintero]. El Comercio (in Spanish). 30 January 2017. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  19. ↑ "Alberto Quintero destacó a los hinchas de Universitario en su recuperación" [Alberto Quintero highlighted Universitario fans in his recovery] (in Spanish). Radio Programas del Perú. 21 August 2018. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  20. 1 2 "Alberto Quintero, campeón con el Universitario en Perú" [Alberto Quintero, champion with Universitario in Peru]. El Siglo (in Spanish). 6 October 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Cienciano anunció el fichaje de Alberto Quintero" [Cienciano announced signing of Alberto Quintero] (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "Argentina, caminando" [Argentina, walking]. El Gráfico (in Spanish). 3 July 2007. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  23. ↑ Mamrud, Roberto. "Panama – Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  24. ↑ Alberto Quintero – FIFA competition record (archived)
  25. ↑ Mendola, Nicholas (7 July 2015). "Panama 1–1 Haiti: Nazon's dizzying move helps Les Grenadiers to surprising draw (video)". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  26. ↑ "Panamá da la lista de los 23 jugadores que irán al Mundial de Rusia 2018" [Panama release list of 23 players who will go to 2018 Russia World Cup]. Marca (in Spanish). 30 May 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  27. ↑ "Panamá: Alberto Quintero se pierde el Mundial Rusia 2018 por lesión" [Panama: Alberto Quintero misses World Cup Russia 2018 due to injury]. El Comercio (in Spanish). 6 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  28. ↑ "¡Se lució! Alberto Quintero dio dos asistencias en el triunfo de Panamá por la Liga de Naciones de la Concacaf" [He shone! Alberto Quintero assisted twice in Panama win in Concacaf Nations League] (in Spanish). Radio Programas del Perú. 5 September 2019. Archived from the original on 16 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  29. ↑ "Norwich's Cordoba in Panama's World Cup squad". BBC Sport. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  30. ↑ ""I want to end my time with the Panama national team by making history": Alberto Quintero 2026 World Cup". Newsroom Panama. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 10 July 2026.
  31. ↑ Canto, Ana (27 June 2026). "Panamá se despide del Mundial 2026 con una derrota ante Inglaterra" [Panama say goodbye to 2026 World Cup with a loss against England] (in Spanish). Telemetro. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  32. ↑ McNulty, Phil (27 June 2026). "Panama 0–2 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  33. 1 2 Alberto Quintero at National-Football-Teams.com
  34. ↑ "Chorrillo campeón!" [Chorrillo champions!] (in Spanish). TVN. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  35. ↑ Cruz Caballero, Boris Alexander (31 May 2025). "Plaza Amador campeón | Alberto Quintero: "Lo soñé, lo anhelé y hoy se nos dio"" [Plaza Amador champions | Alberto Quintero: "I dreamed it, I longed for it, and today it happened for us"] (in Spanish). TVN. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  36. ↑ Chappell, Bill (29 July 2013). "U.S. beats Panama, 1–0, to win Gold Cup title". NPR. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  37. ↑ "Mexico beats Panama in Gold Cup final with late Gimenez goal". ESPN. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  38. ↑ Wiebe, Andrew (26 July 2015). "USA 1, Panama 1 (2–3 on penalties) | CONCACAF Gold Cup Match Recap". Major League Soccer. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
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