Julián Quiñones

Awards & Honours

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Julián Quiñones has achieved several notable firsts in his career. He became the first Colombian-born player to score a World Cup goal for another country. His move to Al-Qadsiah set a record as the most expensive transfer from Liga MX to a non-European club. In the 2025-26 season, he outscored Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot, a remarkable feat that highlighted his scoring prowess on a global stage.

AwardsQuiñones won a gold medal and finished as top scorer at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games. He won the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup with Mexico in 2025. Individually, he claimed the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot in 2025-26 and was top scorer in the King's Cup in 2024-25.

Honours & Distinctions

First Colombian-born player to score a World Cup goal for another country

FIFA·2026

Scored the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup for Mexico against South Africa.

Most expensive transfer from Liga MX to a non-European club

Al-Qadsiah·2024

Transfer fee of over $16 million from Club América.

Records & Feats

First Colombian-born player to score a World Cup goal for another country

Historic First·2026

Scored the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Mexico against South Africa on June 11, 2026.

Most expensive transfer from Liga MX to a non-European club

Career Milestone·2024

Moved from Club América to Al-Qadsiah for over $16 million in 2024.