About José Quintanilla
Lived 1947 – 1978 (aged 30–31). José Quintanilla was a Salvadoran association football player.
José Antonio Quintanilla Escobar (29 October 1947 – 1977) was a former footballer from El Salvador who played as a midfielder.
Club career Quintanilla was a member of the 1966 and 1967 league championship winning side of Alianza. He also played for Atlético Marte and Once Municipal. He died in a road accident when on his way for a training at Once Municipal.
International career Nicknamed el Ruso, Quintanilla represented El Salvador at the 1968 Summer Olympics, in 10 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. He earned 22 caps.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Quintanilla?
Salvadoran footballer (1947-1977)
When was José Quintanilla born?
José Quintanilla was born on 29 October 1947 in Sonsonate.
When did José Quintanilla die?
José Quintanilla died in 1978 in Ahuachapán.
What was José Quintanilla's occupation?
José Quintanilla was an association football player.
What nationality was José Quintanilla?
José Quintanilla was Salvadoran.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: José Quintanilla (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Quintanilla. https://biography.guide/jose-quintanilla/
MLA: "José Quintanilla." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-quintanilla/.
Chicago: "José Quintanilla." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-quintanilla/.
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