Óscar Quiñónez

Óscar Esteban Quiñónez Mendoza (born 19 February 2001) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Orense, on loan from Racing Club de Montevideo of the Uruguayan Primera División.

Club career Born in Machala, Quiñónez joined the youth ranks of Orense at the age of 14.

He made his first-team and Ecuadorian Serie A debut for Orense on 1 August 2021, under coach Andrés García Soler, coming on as a substitute for Julio Angulo in a 2–2 draw against Delfín. He scored his first professional goal on 28 November of the same year, in a 2–0 away win over Olmedo.

Quiñónez left Orense on 18 January 2024 to sign for Racing Club de Montevideo of the Uruguayan Primera División. He returned to Orense later the same year, and was regarded as one of the club's standout players during the 2024 season.

On 6 January 2025, Quiñónez signed for Independiente del Valle under coach Javier Rabanal. He later moved to Racing Club de Montevideo for a second spell, before joining Orense on loan on 22 January 2026.

International career On 27 December 2023, Quiñónez was named by coach Miguel Bravo in Ecuador's squad for the under-23 Pre-Olympic Tournament, held in Venezuela.

Personal life Quiñónez is the twin brother of fellow footballer Steeven Quiñónez, and is also the brother of footballer Bryan Quiñónez both play for Orense.

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