Sergio Quintero

Sergio Saúl Quintero Chavez (born 9 May 1999) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for CS Emelec.

Quintero goes by the nickname La Máquina which means The Machine.

Club career Early years Born and raised in San Lorenzo, Quintero left his native town at the age of 12 to try out at Independiente del Valle. However, he was rejected and returned to San Lorenzo to study.

When Quintero was 16 years old, the national team went to do some tests in San Lorenzo, where Quintero later became one out of six selected players. The six players, including Quintero, went on trials at several clubs, however, they were rejected by them all. Quintero then ended up joining Cumbayá FC. He got his official debut for Barcelona on 22 February 2020 against Delfín S.C. in the Ecuadorian Serie A.

Loan to Olmedo To gain some more minutes, after playing only 273 minutes in the 2020 season and sitting on the bench without coming on in the first four out of five games of the 2021 season, Quintero was loaned out to fellow league club C.D. Olmedo on 25 March 2021 for the rest of the year.

On 1 November 2021 Olmedo confirmed, that Quintero had been fired by the club and sent back to Barcelona. Through a statement, the club explained that the decision was made after a series of events, actions and versions issued by the player: We will not tolerate disrespect for the history of this noble institution, its fans, its coaching staff and players, the statement said.

Sporting Covilhã On 22 July 2022, Quintero joined Liga Portugal 2 side Sporting Covilhã, signing a deal until June 2024. However, on 3 November 2022, the club announced that Quintero's contract had been terminated. The reason was however unknown.

Aucas In December 2022, ahead of the 2023 season, Quintero signed with Aucas.

Due to lack of playing time, Quintero joined Mushuc Runa in August 2023 on loan. Independence of Khuzestan

Esteghlal Khozestan On March 6, 2024 Quintero was presented in the Persian Gulf Pro League club Esteghlal Khuzestan. On April 9, 2024, the media reported that Quintero had left the club after contracting hepatitis B.

Return to Colombia In September 2024, Quintero moved to Colombian lower-league side Academia AV25.