Cristian Palomeque

2013 After taking part in the Colombian team that won the 2013 South American Youth Championship, Palomeque made his first appearance in the Categoría Primera A against Atlético Nacional. On 20 April, Palomeque scored his first top division goal from a free kick in a 2–2 draw against Deportivo Cali. He successfully converted a goal from the penalty spot on 12 May against Cúcuta Deportivo. Petrolera, however, lost the match 2–3. Against Atlético Huila, Palomeque scored the sole goal in a 1–0 victory.

Once Caldas On 24 January 2014, Palomeque joined Once Caldas on loan from Atlético Nacional. He scored his first goal for the club in the 93rd minute in a 1–1 draw against Boyacá Chicó. His only other goal with Once Caldas was also scored against Boyacá Chicó in a 4–1 victory at the Estadio Palogrande.

San Antonio Scorpions On 18 February 2015, he joined NASL club San Antonio Scorpions on loan. He scored the first goal in a preseason friendly against MLS side FC Dallas, that resulted in a 2–1 victory for his club.

Jaguares de Cordoba After a short unsuccessful spell in the United States, Palomeque joined Jaguares de Córdoba for the second half of the 2015 Torneo Finalización. During his tenure at Jaguares, he only scored 2 goals in a 4–3 defeat against La Equidad.

Colón On 7 January 2016, he joined Argentine Primera División club Colón on loan from Atlético Nacional.

Real Cartagena Palomeque joined Real Cartagena on loan, on 6 January 2017.

Later career In late 2017, Palomeque joined Alianza Petrolera for the upcoming season. On December 10, 2018, Palomeque joined La Equidad. In January 2020, Alianza Petrolera announced his return for a third spell.

On 14 January 2021, Palomeque joined Ecuadorian Serie A club Mushuc Runa. After a year without a club, on 5 February 2023, he joined Honduran Second Division club Juticalpa. His team reached the promotion final against Génesis and lost it in a penalty shootout 10–9, after a 2–2 draw. Palomeque hit the crossbar on his first attempt and had his second attempt saved by the keeper.

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Honours Club Alianza Petrolera Categoría Primera B: 2012

Colombia South American Youth Championship: 2013