About Leonel Quiñónez
Born 1993. Leonel Quiñónez is an Ecuadorian association football player.
Leonel Enríque Quiñónez Padilla, known as Leonel Quiñónez (born 3 July 1993) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a defender for Ecuadorian club LDU Quito.
His goal on 19 August 2019 from approximately 70 meters out against CD Universidad Católica went viral and was among the 11 nominees for the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award. He became the first Ecuadorian footballer to be nominated for this award.
International career In 2020 he was called up to the Ecuador national team by manager Gustavo Alfaro, but did not make an appearance. He made his debut on 29 March 2021 in a friendly against Bolivia.
Honours Macará Serie B: 2016
LDU Quito Serie A: 2023, 2024 Copa Sudamericana: 2023
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Who is Leonel Quiñónez?
association football player
When was Leonel Quiñónez born?
Leonel Quiñónez was born on 3 July 1993 in Esmeraldas.
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Leonel Quiñónez is an association football player.
What nationality is Leonel Quiñónez?
Leonel Quiñónez is Ecuadorian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonel Quiñónez. https://biography.guide/leonel-quinonez/
MLA: "Leonel Quiñónez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonel-quinonez/.
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