Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, commonly known as Gabigol or Gabi, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays forward for Flamengo of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A as well as the Brazil national team. Gabriel made his professional debut at the age of 16 for Santos and made over 200 appearances for the club in all competitions. Since joining Flamengo in 2019, he has quickly become a fan favorite after scoring twice in the 2019 Copa Libertadores final.

Gabriel Barbosa Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Gabriel Barbosa Almeida
Nick Name	• Gabigol • Gabi
Age	27 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Catholicism
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Birth Place	São Bernardo do Campo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Date of Birth	30 August 1996
Nationality	Brazilian
Residence	São Bernardo do Campo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Home Town	São Bernardo do Campo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother's Name	Lindalva Barbosa de Lima
Father's Name	Valdemir Silva Almeida
Brother(s)	None
Sister(s)	Dhiovanna Barbosa
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Rafaella Santos
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Santos academy
College/University	Santos academy
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Gabriel “Gabigol” Barbosa is named an official ambassador for PES.
Career Manager	4ComM
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2020: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo • January 2019: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo • January 2018: Santos FC • August 2017: S.L. Benfica • 2016: Inter Milan • 2013: Santos FC
Debut International	• 2016: Brazil national football team • 2015: Brazil national under-23 football team • 2014: Brazil national under-20 football team • 2013: Brazil national under-17 football team • 2011: Brazil national under-15 football team
Jersey Number	• 9 (Clube de Regatas do Flamengo) • 21 (Brazil national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Clube de Regatas do Flamengo • Brazil national football team
Coach/Mentor	Muricy Ramalho
Position	Forward
Strengths	• Speed • Strength • Technical Ability • Direct Running • Attacking Movement • Ability to use his body to overcome opponents
Weaknesses	None
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet inches- 5’10”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Latino, Brazilian
Hair Color	Grey
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	8 UK
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Ferrari 488 Spider
Favorite Friend	Neymar
Favorite Food	Fast Food & Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Tea & Coffee
Favorite Superhero	Thor
Favorite Color	Purple
Favorite Website	Twitter & Instagram
Favorite Animal	Dog
Favorite Footballer	Ronaldinho
Favorite Politician	Jair Bolsonaro
Favorite Actor	Samuel L. Jackson
Favorite Actress	Tessa Thompson
Favorite Musician/Music	Luis Fonsi
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple
Favorite Movie	Thor Series
Favorite Flowers	Red Rose
Favorite Time of Day	Early Morning & Evening
Favorite Digit	09

Life Journey

Gabriel Barbosa Almeida was born in Sao Bernardo do Campo, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, on August 30, 1996. His mother, Lindalva Barbosa, and father, Valdemir Barbosa, have two children. A photo of Gabriel Barbosa’s parents at the time of their marriage.

The talented Brazilian footballer with Portuguese family roots grew up in the neighborhood of Montanh5o, in his birth municipality, along with his younger sister, Dhiovanna Barbosa.

While growing up in Montanhao, young Gabriel had a football-loving childhood that was nearly marred by violence.

When the unrest was intense, the frantic rhythm of close-range gunfire would send the then little boy and his parents scrambling for cover under tables and sofas. Gabriel took to the streets when he wasn’t under a table or sofa to play football like most kids his age. Gabriel began training in the indoor football sport called futsal with the loving support of his family.

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He didn’t have to wait long to play competitive futsal for Sao Paulo’s junior side once he was 8 years old. Gabriel exhibited stellar skills against Santos during an auspicious matchday. Zito was delighted.

Gabriel was thus invited to join the youth teams of Santo FC where he spent the better part of his early career playing alongside his close friend Neymar Jr. As Gabriel rose through Santos’ youth ranks, he showed great promise. Gabriel had scored no less than 600 goals during his eight-year tenure with the club. Gabriel earned the nickname “Gabigol” as a result of his prolific play, as well as a spot in Brazil’s junior team.

Gabriel was invited to train with Santos’ senior team by the club’s then-coach, Muricy Ramalho, after much fanfare. Saints FC signed Gabriel to a long-term deal worth €50million and was happy to watch him maintain his form after making his debut at the age of 16.

Gabriel Barbosa Net Worth

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According to Various Online resources, famous Soccer Player Gabriel Barbosa’s net worth is $60 Million at the age of 27. He earned the money from playing soccer professionally. Gabriel Barbosa is from Brazil.

Club Career

Gabriel joined Santos FC’s youth setup in 2004 when he was 8 years old. His prolific goalscoring earned him the nickname Gabigol throughout the club’s youth ranks. He signed a professional contract with a buyout clause of €50 million on 25 September 2012 and made his first-team debut against Grêmio Barueri on 17 January of the following year.

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Santos

• In a 0–0 draw against Flamengo, Gabriel made his league debut at the age of 16 on 26 May 2013. He scored his first professional goal on 22 August, netting the game’s only goal in a home success against Grêmio, for the year’s Copa do Brasil.
• On 1 February 2014, Gabriel scored a brace and Santos’ 12,000th goal in a 5–1 victory against Botafogo-SP, for that year’s Campeonato Paulista championship. The tournament ended with him scoring seven goals, while Peixe finished second.
• Gabriel netted his first Série A goal on 20 April 2014, scoring Sport Recife’s lone goal in a 1-1 draw at home. A new five-year contract was signed with the club on 23 September, and he finished the season with 21 goals, ten more than high-spending Leandro Damião.
• Gabriel started the 2015 campaign on the bench but was promoted to first-choice after Robinho left.
• He scored ten goals in the year’s Brasileirão and was the top scorer in Copa do Brasil with eight goals, with highlights including braces against Sport Recife, Joinville, and Atlético Mineiro won the first leg of the national cup final against Palmeiras.
• As a result of his stunning season with Santos, he was named by Spanish sports magazine Don Balón one of the 101 best young talents in football in 2015.
• Gabriel started the 2016 season with consecutive goals against São Bernardo and Ponte Preta. He scored a double in a 2–2 home draw against Palmeiras (3–2 win on penalties), helping his side reach the finals of the Paulistano for the eighth successive year.

Inter Milan

• A day after landing in Milan the day before, Gabriel signed for Inter Milan in a deal reportedly worth €29.5 million on 27 August 2016.
• In September 2016, Inter officially introduced Gabigol to the world in the auditorium Pirelli with a media show: the striker entered the press room after he appeared in a video below Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and then on Milan rooftops, clearly recalling the zone where Inter introduced Neymar in the past.
• Gabigol made his debut on 25 September 2016, replacing Candreva in the 73rd minute. After coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 victory away to Bologna on 19 February, he scored his first goal for Inter.

Benfica

Gabriel joined the Portuguese club Benfica on a season-long loan deal on 31 August 2017. On 12 September, he made his UEFA Champions League debut in a match against CSKA Moscow, replacing Álex Grimaldo in the 77th minute.

Gabriel made his Primeira Liga debut as a substitute in the 77th minute of a 2–1 loss to Boavista on 16 September 2017. In January, he left the club with just 165 minutes of playtime and a single goal scored against Olhanense for the Taça de Portugal.

Getting back to Santos

• Gabriel’s former club Santos announced on 25 January 2018 that they had reached an agreement with Inter for him to return on a one-year loan deal. On 11 February, he made his return to the club, starting and scoring his team’s second in a 2–2 draw away against Ferroviária.
• Gabriel started the 2–0 loss away to Real Garcilaso in his Copa Libertadores debut on 1 March 2018. The first hat-trick of his professional career came in a 5–1 home victory over Luverdense for the year’s national cup on 11 May.
• Gabriel scored all three team goals in a 3–0 away win against Vasco da Gama on 1 September 2018.

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Flamengo

• Flamengo announced on 11 January 2019 that it had agreed on a loan deal with Inter Milan to sign Gabriel until 31 December 2019.
• Flamengo’s Gabriel made his Flamengo debut on 23 January 2019 in a 1-1 draw against Resende in the Campeonato Carioca. Gabriel played all 90 minutes of the match. He scored his first Flamengo goal on 24 February 2019 in a 4-1 win against Americano, the start of a six-match scoring streak that includes goals in Copa Libertadores matches against San José and LDU Quito and braces against Portuguesa (RJ) and Madureira in the Carioca Championship.
• Flamengo won the 2019 Campeonato Carioca, with Gabriel scoring 7 goals in 12 matches and being selected to the tournament team of the year.
• Gabriel scored two late goals in the 2019 Copa Libertadores Final on 23 November, in which River Plate won 2–1, and was sent off during the match. He became the top scorer of the competition with nine goals.
• After less than 24 hours, Flamengo became the champion of the Campeonato Brasileiro; Gabriel had scored 25 league goals in the championship and was the first player since Talio Maravilha in 1995 to be the nation’s leading scorer in two straight years. Gabriel also became the top goalscorer of the Brasilir*o in the double round-robin era, introduced in 2003.
• Flamengo fans quickly adopted Gabriel as one of their favorite players and chanted the slogan Hoje tem gol do Gabigol (today Gabigol will score) frequently in the stadiums.
• He won the Bola de Ouro award in Brazil and was named South American Footballer of the Year by the Uruguayan newspaper El Paus.
• Flamengo announced on 27 January 2020 that the clubs had reached an agreement for a permanent transfer, and Gabriel signed a contract with the club until December 2024, reportedly worth €18.5m.

International Career

• Gabriel was called up to Brazil’s under-15 team in November 2011. As a member of the under-17s, he played in a Miami tournament on 20 June 2013.
• On 22 July 2014, Gabriel was named to the under-20 team for the upcoming L’Alc*dia International Football Tournament. As the competition’s top scorer, he missed the final 2–0 win over Levante UD due to a dismissal in the previous match against Argentina.
• In addition, Gabriel was included in Alexandre Gallo’s 23-man squad for the 2015 South American U-20 Championship. On 20 January 2015, he scored his first goal in the competition, netting the last in a 2–0 victory against Venezuela.
• Gabriel also played four friendlies with the under-23 side in 2015, scoring six goals in only four games. He participated in the host team which won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics under manager Rogério Micale.
• Gabriel scored twice for Brazil in their final group game against Denmark, which they won 4–0.
• Gabriel was called up to the full squad for a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on 26 March 2016, replacing the suspended Neymar. However, he was only an unused substitute in the 2–2 draw at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción.
• In May 2016, Gabriel was called up by manager Dunga to compete in the Copa América Centenario to be held in the United States. On 29 May, he made his full international debut, replacing Jonas and scoring the last goal in a 2–0 friendly win over Panama.
• Gabriel was called up by manager Tite on 20 September 2019 for a pair of friendlies in Singapore against Senegal and Nigeria. Gabriel was Flamengo’s top scorer in the Campeonato Brasileiro at the time. Firmino was substituted for Gabriel against Nigeria.
• Tite once again called Gabriel up for the first two matches of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on 6 March 2020. The other members of Flamengo’s attacking trio, Bruno Henrique and Éverton Ribeiro were also called up.
• His inclusion in Brazil’s squad for the 2021 Copa América on home soil was announced in June 2021.

Facts About Gabriel Barbosa

• Listed among the most popular soccer players.
• Also ranked among the elite list of famous Brazilians. Every year, Gabriel Barbosa celebrates his birthday on August 30.
• Gabriel scored his first Série A goal on 20 April 2014, as his side drew 1–1 at home against Sport Recife.
• On 23 September, he signed a new five-year contract with the club and finished the season with 21 goals, ten more than the high-spending Leandro Damião.
• Gabriel played in only four friendlies for the under-23 side in 2015, scoring six goals. In 2016, he was also part of the host team that won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics under manager Rogerio Micale.
• Gabriel was also named to Alexandre Gallo’s 23-man squad for the 2015 South American Youth Championship held in Uruguay. The goal came in a 2–0 win against Venezuela on 20 January 2015, his first in the competition.
• Gabriel was appointed first-choice following the departure of Robinho after starting the campaign on the bench. He scored ten goals in the Brasileirao, and the top scorer in the Copa do Brasil with eight, including braces against Sport Recife, Joinville, and Atlético Mineiro, and the winner of the first leg of the final against Palmeiras.
• As a result of his stunning season with Santos, he was named by Spanish sports magazine Don Balón one of the 101 best young talents in football in 2015.

FAQs

How old is Gabriel Barbosa?

27 years

What team does Gabigol play for?

Gabriel Barbosa Almeida (born 30 August 1996), commonly known as Gabigol or Gabi, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Brazil national team.

Is Gabigol related to Neymar?

Neymar’s successor linked with Everton and West Ham. Gabriel Barbosa had the near-impossible task of following Neymar at Santos in 2014, and he very quickly became one of world football’s brightest young talents.

What happened to Gabigol?

Gabigol had lived up to his adopted name. After looking lost for three years, he had finally found his home. Fast forward two years and Barbosa remains hot property, having joined Flamengo on a permanent basis in January 2020 for £15m.

A Colombian professional footballer, Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua (born 18 January 1993) plays as an attacking midfielder for the Argentinian club River Plate on loan from Shenzhen FC and the Colombian national team. To The Times of London, he has been identified as one of the most coveted young players in European football. During his time in Italy, Quintero was already receiving praise for his impressive performances at the age of 19. During the 2013 South American Youth Championships, he was recognized as one of the most promising youth athletes not only from South America but also from around the world.

Quintero has represented Colombia since he was 19 years old, making his first appearance against Cameroon in 2012. As a result of his contribution to his country’s success at the 2013 South American Youth Championships, he was chosen as the tournament’s MVP for his role in leading Colombia to their third title. Furthermore, he participated in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, where he gained additional recognition for his talents.

During the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Quintero scored his first world cup goal against Cote d’Ivoire in a group-stage match on 19 June 2014. He became the first Colombian to score in two FIFA World Cup competitions when he scored against Japan in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. As a result of his size, style of play, and left foot, he has been compared to Lionel Messi.

Juan Quintero Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Juan Quintero. It gives you the ability to read through the Colombian footballer’s profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Juan Quintero
Age	30 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birth Place	Medellín, Colombia
Date of Birth	18 January 1993
Nationality	Colombian
Residence	Medellín, Colombia
Home Town	Medellín, Colombia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Lina María Paniagua
Father's Name	Jaime Enrique Quintero Cano
Brother(s)	Mateo Quintero
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Johana Osorio
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Johana Osorio (m. 2016)
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- None
Education
School	Envigado youth academy
College/University	Envigado youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Go Pro Sport Management
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2022: CA River Plate
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2012: Colombian national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 10 (CA River Plate) • 10 (Colombian national football team)
Current Teams	• CA River Plate • Colombian national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Gary O'Neil
Position	Midfielder - Attacking Midfield
Foot	Left
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Porto • Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2013 River Plate • Supercopa Argentina: 2017 • Copa Libertadores: 2018 Colombia U20 • South American Youth Championship: 2013 Individual • 2013 South American Youth Championship MVP • 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup Best goal of the tournament.
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet inches- 5'6"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 62 kg in pounds- 137 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Colombian
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	8 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Juan Quintero Net Worth

In 2023, what will Juan Quintero’s salary be?

In Feb 2022 Juan Quintero signed a contract with CA River Plate on loan from Shenzhen FC that ends in Dec 2022 which netted him a whopping salary of £5,973,890 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £16,411 per day and £683 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Juan Quintero has an estimated net worth of around $6 Million, and his market value is about $3.85 million.

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Juan Quintero FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Juan Quintero has an overall rating of 78 with a potential of 78. Juan Quintero has got a 4-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his left foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Juan Quintero’s height is 168 cm and his weight is estimated at 62 kg according to our database. Currently, Juan Quintero is playing with the number 10.

Club Career

Envigado And Atlético Nacional

His impressive performance during a youth tournament held in Medellin, Colombia, led him to join Envigado’s youth squad.

Since 2011, Quintero has been a member of Atlético Nacional.

Loan to Pescara

After joining Nacional, he joined Serie A Pescara, where he quickly impressed European scouts. Earlier this year, it was reported that Inter Milan and Udinese had confirmed their interest in bidding for the club. Despite the fact that Udinese is the only club to have submitted an official bid. Earlier in April 2013, it was reported that Quintero had sustained an injury and would be out for one month.

In mid-May 2013, Quintero posted a goodbye and thank you message on Twitter to Pescara, indicating that he would be leaving for the Italian team in the summer. Despite Pescara’s claims that Quintero has not been ‘sold’, the club suggested that Quintero wishes to leave the team as a whole.

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Porto

In exchange for €5 million, Quintero joined Porto from Pescara, with the Italian club retaining 50% of the economic rights. Quintero signed a four-year contract with a release clause of 40 million euros.

Quintero made his first full debut against Napoli during the 2013 Emirates Cup. The first goal of Porto was assisted by him.

2013–14 season

• Quintero’s first ‘official’ match with Porto took place in the 2013 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira when he came on as a substitute after 76 minutes when Porto had already taken a 3-0 lead.
• Ultimately, Porto won the match, giving Quintero his first silverware, not only in Europe but in his club career as well.
• In his first league match for the club, Quintero came on as a substitute and scored less than a minute after coming on.
• It was two weeks later that Quintero provided his first assist for the club against P. Ferreira. The match ended 1–0 in Quintero’s favor.
• An assist was awarded to Quintero when he drew a penalty that was successfully converted against Vitória de Guimaraes in a 1–0 home victory.
• Quintero entered the match in the 90th minute against F.C. Arouca, where he was fouled near the penalty area. Within seconds of entering the game, he converted an impressive free-kick goal.
• A hamstring injury caused Quintero to miss a month of action in late October.
• If Quintero cannot receive guaranteed minutes with the A-squad following his return in December, he requested to play with the B-squad in order to maintain his fitness.
• In the 91st minute of a 3–1 victory over SC Braga, Quintero scored his fourth goal of the season, after a counterattack that he started.
• Quintero made a significant impact on the match against fellow northerners Rio Ave on 21 April.
• Although he was involved in all three goals, he only received one direct assist. As a result of a chipped through ball to Jackson Martinez, he was brought down for a penalty, which Martinez converted.
• A chipped through ball to Héctor Herrera was followed by a headed goal.
• After Quintero had been fouled just outside the box, FC Porto right-back Danilo scored a deflected free-kick.

2014–15 season

• A death in the family prevented Quintero from playing in Porto’s first league match, but he returned for the second league match against Pacos de Ferreira.
• With Cristian Tello injured, he came on and assisted fellow Colombian Jackson Martinez in a 1–0 Porto victory.
• Quintero scored his first goal of the season against F.C. Arouca from a distance, and Porto won 0-5.
• Porto purchased the remaining 50% of the economic rights of Quintero from Pescara for €4.5 million on 16 December 2014, giving them full ownership of the player.

Loan to Rennes

A one-year loan agreement has been signed by Quintero with Rennes of Ligue 1. During his debut against OGC Nice, Quintero came on as a substitute and contributed an assist to the team’s 1–4 defeat. In the match against SM Caen, Quintero scored his first goal for the club, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Despite rumors linking Quintero to a stay in Porto, Quintero has stated in an interview that he intends to return after his loan ends.

Loan to Independiente Medellin

A report on 13 September 2016 noted that Quintero would return to the top-flight Colombian league on a loan to Independiente Medelln from Porto for a period of one year.

Loan to River Plate

A one-year loan agreement was signed by Quintero with the Argentine club River Plate on 24 January 2018. It is reported that the deal was settled for €300,000 and included a buyout clause of €5 million.

In the match against Boca Juniors, he scored the winning goal for River Plate with the number 8. In addition, he made the famous pass to Pity Martinez which sealed the victory 3-1. The occasion of River Plate’s fourth Copa Libertadores is commemorated by a tattoo on the calf of his leg.

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Juan Quintero With River Plate

Quintero was transferred to River Plate for an amount of €3.5 million. After Pity Martinez left for the MLS, JuanFer assumed the number 10 position. A buyout clause of €22 million was included in his contract that extended to June 2022.

As a result of his goal against Racing Club, he was nominated for the 2019 FIFA Puskás Award. In the end, his goal finished third, behind Lionel Messi in second place and Dániel Zsóri in the first place.

International Career

The 2013 South American Youth Championships

• During the 2013 South American Youth Championship, Quintero represented Colombia wearing the number 10 jersey.
• After setting up the 1–0 victory goal in the first match against Paraguay, he was named man of the match.
• Quintero scored a penalty in Colombia’s match against Chile, despite the fact that the team lost 2–1. In the 6–0 victory over Bolivia, Quintero assisted four of the six goals.
• He did not play until the second half of Colombia’s final group stage match against Argentina, in which he scored an impressive 50-yard free kick despite losing 2–3.
• With a 2–1 victory over Ecuador in the first match of the final round, Quintero scored another impressive goal from a distance.
• With this goal, he now has three goals and four assists in his career. Colombia qualified for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey after Quintero scored a penalty against Peru in a 1–0 victory.
• As part of Colombia’s third victory in the Youth Championships in South America, he scored the winning goal in the final against Paraguay, Colombia’s first opponent at the U20 South American Youth Championships.
• Quintero had scored five goals and assisted four, making him the MVP of the championship because he contributed more than anyone else.
• In 2013, Quintero was scheduled to join the U20 squad again for the Toulon Tournament, but Pescara refused to allow him to participate.
• In a friendly against the French U-20 squad prior to the U-20 World Cup, Quintero scored an impressive free kick.

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Juan Quintero In FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013

• Quintero played an entertaining opening match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
• As well as making impressive shots with his free kicks, he also created impressive chances.
• In the 78th minute, he provided the assist for Colombia’s goal, and the game ended 1-1. Quintero scored a wonderful goal from outside the box (20 yards) against Turkey, helping Colombia to win the group by 1–0.
• Quintero assisted the first goal in Colombia’s final group match against El Salvador and sealed the victory with a stunning 25-yard goal, which helped Colombia win the group 3–0.
• After that, Quintero played in Colombia’s next match against South Korea and saved Colombia from extra time with a superb free kick in the final seconds of the match.
• Colombia eventually lost on penalties where he scored one in a 7–8 defeat. Despite Colombia’s failure to progress from the group stage, Quintero was praised as the best player in the group.
• The goal he scored against El Salvador has later voted the best goal of the tournament.

The Olympic Team

• In 2016, Quintero expressed a great deal of interest in representing Colombia at the Rio Olympics.
• Against Honduras, Quintero played back-to-back friendlies in February 2016.
• The first match he played ended in a 1-1 draw. A few days later, he scored a free kick in a 2-2 draw in the second match.
• After being called up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Ecuador in 2012, Quintero did not appear in either match.
• In the same year, he made his international debut against Cameroon in a friendly match.

Friendlies And The 2014 FIFA World Cup

As of 2 June 2014, Quintero was assigned the number 20 shirt in Colombia’s 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He made his World Cup debut against Ivory Coast in the group stage, replacing Victor Ibarbo in the 53rd minute and scoring his first international goal to give Los Cafeteros a 2–1 victory.

As part of a 6–0 win over Bahrain, Quintero assisted Radamel Falcao’s first goal.

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Juan Quintero In FIFA World Cup 2018

• His name was included in Colombia’s preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
• In the opening game against Japan on 19 June 2018, he scored a free kick under the wall to tie the match 1–1.
• Quintero played 73 minutes for Colombia during their 3–0 victory over Poland on 24 June 2018. He assisted Radamel Falcao’s goal in the 70th minute of the match.
• The following day, on 28 June 2018, he played 90 minutes in Colombia’s final game in the group stage, assisting Yerry Mina’s goal off of a corner kick for first place in Group H.
• He played 88 minutes against England in the round of 16 on 3 July 2018. As a result, Colombia lost the game 3–4 on penalties due to his inability of him to score or assist.
• The goal he scored against Japan was voted the second-best goal of the tournament, behind Benjamin Pavard’s strike against Argentina.

FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Juan Quintero worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Juan Quintero has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Colombian footballer. Hopefully, Juan Quintero’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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Yannick Ferreira Carrasco is a Belgian footballer who plays for the Spanish club Atlético Madrid and the Belgium national team as a winger and full-back. As a professional, he began his career at Monaco, where he scored 20 goals in 105 games, winning Ligue 2 in his first season and finishing runner-up in Ligue 1 the following year. In 2015, after joining La Liga side Atlético Madrid for a reported €20 million, he scored in the final as Atlético Madrid finished runners-up in the UEFA Champions League.

After two seasons with Dalian Professional in the Chinese Super League, Carrasco returned to Atlético in early 2020. In September 2020, Carrasco officially transferred to Atletico on a permanent basis and signed a contract for four years. Carrasco made his international debut for Belgium in April 2015. During the 2016 and 2020 UEFA European Championships, he played for the nation that came third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Yannick Carrasco Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Yannick Ferreira Carrasco
Nick Name	Yan
Age	30 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Birth Place	Vilvoorde, Belgium
Date of Birth	4 September 1993
Nationality	• Belgian • Spanish • Portuguese
Residence	Liege, Belgium
Home Town	Vilvoorde, Belgium
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Carmen Carrasco
Father’s Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Mylan Ferreira Carrasco
Sister(s)	He has two younger half-siblings, Hugo and Celia.
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Noémie Happart
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Noémie Happart
Marriage Date	in 2017
Marriage Place	Not Available
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager	Pini Zahavi
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2020: Atletico de Madrid • 2018: Dalian Pro • July 10, 2015: Atletico de Madrid • 2014: Belgium national football team • June 26, 2010: AS Monaco
Debut International	• 2013: Belgium national under-21 football team • 2011: Belgium national under-19 football team • 2010: Belgium national under-18 football team • 2008: Belgium national under-15 football team
Jersey Number	• 21 (Atletico de Madrid) • 11 (Belgium national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Atletico de Madrid • Belgium national football team
Coach/Mentor	Diego Simeone
Position	Attack – Left Winger
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 181 cm in meters- 1.81 m in feet inches- 5’11”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 71 kg in pounds- 157 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Carrasco was born in Vilvoorde to a Portuguese father and Spanish mother.
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Left Winger
Favorite Car	Mercedes AMG
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

The Full Story of Football Genius is presented by Woodgram, who has the nickname “Yan”.

Yannick Carrasco’s Biography provides a detailed account of notable events from his childhood until the present. The analysis includes his life story before fame, relationship life, family background, and many OFF-Pitch (little known) facts about him.

Let’s get started, without further ado.

Carrasco was born on 4 September 1993 in Vilvoorde, Netherlands, to a Portuguese father and a Spanish mother. It was when Yannick was still a child that his father left the family, leaving his mother, Carmen, in charge of raising Yannick and his brother Mylan.

He also has two younger half-siblings, Hugo and Celia. While he was initially known by his full Spanish surname, Ferreira Carrasco, at the time of his professional debut, he chose to drop the paternal part of his name later in his career.

Moreover, his maternal grandparents both hail from the region of Andalusia, namely his maternal grandmother is from Seville, while his maternal grandfather hails from Cordoba.

He has a very successful personal life as well as a successful career as far as his private life is concerned. He is married to a delightful woman. He married the former Miss Belgium, Noemie Happart in June of this year.

In addition to cheering for him at all of his football games, his wife also attends them. As soon as he scored his impressive goal in the Champions League Final, he kissed his girlfriend in front of millions of people. As a matter of fact, the couple is living a blissful life together and often makes public appearances together.

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Yannick Carrasco Net Worth

What is his salary in 2023?

With a salary of 4.5 million euros (3.8 million pounds) per year, the left-winger signed a contract with Atletico Madrid in September 2020. Based on our calculations, this means he earns €12,329 (£10,721) per day and €513 (£446) per hour!

As a versatile player capable of playing multiple positions out wide, the Belgian player first came to prominence with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco. Then, he moved to La Liga side Atlético Madrid in 2015. He has a market value in the region of €40,000,000 (£35,000,000) and an estimated net worth of €20,000,000 (£17,683,973).

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Yannick Carrasco FIFA 2022

Kwesi Carrasco is currently 28 years old and plays wide midfield for Atlético de Madrid in Spain. He has an overall rating of 84 in FIFA 22 with a potential of 84. Carrasco received a 4-star rating for his skill moves to rate. The right foot is what he prefers to use for shooting. His workrates are High / High. According to our database, Carrasco is 181 cm tall and weighs 71 kg based on the information we have. Kwesi Carrasco currently plays with the number 11 and the number 21.

His best stats are:

• Acceleration: 89
• Dribbling: 88
• Sprint Speed: 88
• Agility: 87
• Ball Control: 85

Club Career

Monaco

• Monaco signed Carrasco from Belgian club Genk in 2010.
• On 30 July 2012, he made his professional debut against Tours at the Stade Louis II, scoring the winning goal in a 4–0 victory.
• He scored both goals in a 2–0 league victory over Auxerre on 13 April 2013. During his first season at Monaco, he played 27 matches and scored 6 goals as the club won promotion back to Ligue 1.
• In the Ligue 1, his first top-flight goal came on 5 October 2013 against Saint-Étienne, when he converted a cross from James Rodriquez, helping Monaco to a 2–1 win.
• 15 days later, he scored twice in the opening 10 minutes as Monaco drew 2–2 away to Sochaux; the team finished second to Paris Saint-Germain in its first season back at the top.
• Upon replacing Dimitar Berbatov in the 75th minute, he scored Monaco’s last goal in Monaco’s 3–1 away win at Arsenal in the first leg of the last 16 of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League.

Atlético Madrid

• Atlético Madrid announced on 10 July 2015 that Carrasco would join the club on a five-year contract for an estimated fee of €20 million.
• In the away match against Real Sociedad, he scored his first goal for the club on the 18th of October.
• As a half-time replacement for Augusto Fernández in the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final at the San Siro in Milan, Carrasco netted Atletico’s equalizer against Real Madrid in the 79th minute until his team had to settle for a penalty shootout second-place in the final. It is the first time a Belgian has scored in a European Cup final.
• It is noteworthy that he scored his first professional hat-trick in the 7-0 rout of Granada CF on 15 October 2016.

Dalian Professional

• It was announced on 26 February 2018 that Carrasco would join teammate Nicolás Gaitán at Chinese Super League newcomers Dalian Yifang (later rebranded as Dalian Professional), owned by Atléti’s partial owner Dalian Wanda Group.
• In his third match for the club, he scored his first goal in a 1–1 away draw with Henan Jianye on 31 March, ending his club’s three-game losing streak to open the season. He made his debut on 3 March and appeared in an 8–0 loss to Shanghai SIPG in his fourth match for the club.

Atlético Madrid return

• In the run-up to the end of the season, Carrasco returned to Atletico Madrid on loan until the end of the season.
• The former Manchester United striker returned to the club on a permanent basis on 8 September 2020, signing a four-year contract.
• In a 1–0 victory over Barcelona on 21 November 2020, he scored the only goal of the entire game.

International Career

• Carrasco made his senior international debut in March 2015, as a 69th-minute substitute for Marouane Fellaini in a 5–0 win over Cyprus in UEFA Euro 2016 qualification.
• During the final tournament, he was named to manager Marc Wilmots’ squad.
• In the last 16, he scored his first international goal to conclude a 4–0 victory over Hungary after replacing Dries Mertens in the second half.
• During the selection process for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, manager Roberto Mart*nez included Carrasco in the Belgian squad.
• In the opening group stage game against Panama, he played as an attacking left wing-back in a 3–4–3 formation.

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Facts About Yannick Carrasco

• For his national side, Belgium, the versatile footballer does not play only left-wing, but also plays as a right-winger, left and right midfielder, and attacking midfielder.
• Carrasco is currently playing for Dalian Yifang in the Chinese Super League.
• Carrasco is considered one of the most luxurious options for managers because he is able to play in different positions, combine great speed with great ball skills, and make brilliant goals.
• Carrasco was abandoned by his father at a very young age and was raised by his mother. Carrasco began his career at Stade Everios RC in 1999 before joining Diegem Sport in 2001.
• When he was 11, he moved from Vilvoorde to Brussels to pursue his career in football.
• In 2005, he joined KRC Genk and began to gain fame for his incredible talent. Monaco signed the rising star in July 2011.
• Carrasco was promoted to the senior team in 2012 after playing for the B team. Carrasco helped the French side to get promoted to the top tier during his debut season.
• In the UEFA Champions League, his superb goal against Arsenal in the round of 16 brought him greater attention.
• She represented Belgium’s national team at the Under-15, Under-17, Under-18, Under-19, and Under-21 levels.
• Carrasco’s first match against an international side was in the European Qualifiers Group B encounter against Cyprus in March 2015. Playing on the right-wing, he entered the pitch 21 minutes before time.
• After a string of ten matches, Carrasco could play his first full 90-minute international match against the same opposition in the Group H World Cup qualifier in September 2016.
• Carrasco scored his first goal while playing left-wing for the first time.
• Despite playing 22 matches for the national team, Carrasco could only play 90 minutes seven times.
• After a dip in form and intensity in 2017-18, combined with a distance from the Atletico manager, Diego Simeone, he played only 18 matches scoring four goals.

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