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Born on September 23, 1949, Quini was from Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. Quini was an association football player. Death is recorded on February 27, 2018, at the age of 68. The listed height was 176 cm.
My Take
Quini feels to me like the conscience of Spanish football. An Asturian from Oviedo, he tied his whole career to Sporting de Gijon and Barcelona and still won seven Pichichi awards as one of the country's deadliest strikers. In an era of constant transfers, that loyalty reads as almost romantic, and it deepens my admiration for him. He balanced ruthless finishing with devotion to his clubs, a rare combination. Though he passed in 2018, the affection Gijon holds for him clearly outlives him, and I think a name like his deserves to be remembered well.
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- Name (English)
- Quini
- Name (Japanese)
- エンリケ・カストロ・ゴンサレス
- Reading
- えんりけ・かすとろ・ごんされす
- Born
- September 23, 1949 – February 27, 2018
- Origin
- Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Quini born?
Born September 23, 1949.
When did Quini die?
Died February 27, 2018, aged 68.
Where was Quini from?
Quini was from Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
What did Quini do?
Quini worked as association football player.
How tall was Quini?
Quini was 176 cm.
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