Henry Quinteros
Encyclopedia
Henry Edson Quinteros Sánchez (born 19 October 1977 in Lima
) is a football midfielder
from Peru
.
Nicknamed El Pato (The Duck) and/or Kwinto Quinteros began his career with top Peruvian side Alianza Lima
. He remained at Alianza for five years being an important player for the club. In 2003 he moved to rival club Sporting Cristal
where he continued to be one of the top players in Peru. In 2006 he left Peru and joined Polish club Lech Poznań
where he
played in central midfield. He left Lech Poznań
in August 2008 due to personal problems and returned to his original club Alianza Lima
.
on February 16, 2000.
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
) is a football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
from Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
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Club career
Quinteros was born in Lima, the son of Julio Ignacio Quinteros Surco († 2011).Nicknamed El Pato (The Duck) and/or Kwinto Quinteros began his career with top Peruvian side Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
. He remained at Alianza for five years being an important player for the club. In 2003 he moved to rival club Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal
Club Sporting Cristal is a Peruvian football team. Based in the Rímac District, in the department of Lima, it plays in the professional league known as the Peruvian First Division. Founded on November 16, 1926 in the Rimac District given its approval to the merger and Snuff Sporting merging with...
where he continued to be one of the top players in Peru. In 2006 he left Peru and joined Polish club Lech Poznań
Lech Poznan
Lech Poznań is a Polish football club based in Poznań, Poland. The club is named after Lech, the legendary founder of Polish nation.The club was established in 1922 as Lutnia Dębiec, later changing its name several times. From 1933 until 1994, the club was closely linked to Polish State Railways...
where he
played in central midfield. He left Lech Poznań
Lech Poznan
Lech Poznań is a Polish football club based in Poznań, Poland. The club is named after Lech, the legendary founder of Polish nation.The club was established in 1922 as Lutnia Dębiec, later changing its name several times. From 1933 until 1994, the club was closely linked to Polish State Railways...
in August 2008 due to personal problems and returned to his original club Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
.
International career
He made his debut for the national teamPeru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
on February 16, 2000.