Jose Quitongo
Encyclopedia
José Manuel Quitongo is an Angola
n former professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his career in Scotland
.
in Portuguese West Africa
(now Angola
), Quitongo began his career in Portugal
with Benfica, playing 20 games, during his time at Benfica he played alongside Portuguese legends Manuel Rui Costa and Nuno Gomes before moving to Darlington
. He made just one appearance for Darlington before moving to Hamilton Academical
in November 1995.
In October 1997 Quitongo moved to Hearts
, playing 30 league games (mostly as substitute) before returning to Hamilton in January 2000. He moved to St. Mirren
in July 2000, making 57 league appearances before signing for Kilmarnock
in August 2002. He made just nine appearances before leaving the club. After spells playing for Dibba Al-Hisn
in the United Arab Emirates
and Cracovia in Poland
, he signed to Hamilton for a third time in October 2003, where he remained until the summer of 2004. He signed for League of Ireland
club Waterford United
for the remainder of the 2004 season.
In January 2005, he signed for Alloa Athletic
, moving to Partick Thistle
in March 2006. However, he made just one appearance, as a substitute, for Partick before being released at the end of the season. In August 2006 he signed for Dumbarton
after playing in two games as a trialist, but made only three substitute appearances before leaving in June 2007.
In September 2007, Quitongo joined Livingston
, but made only two substitute apperarances before signing for Stenhousemuir
in November. After being released by the club at the end of the 2007-08 season, Quitongo joined Junior
club Glenafton Athletic
at the start of 2009-10, but left the club in May 2010.
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
n former professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his career in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
.
Career
Born in LuandaLuanda
Luanda, formerly named São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda, is the capital and largest city of Angola. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and its administrative center. It has a population of at least 5 million...
in Portuguese West Africa
Angola (Portugal)
Angola is the common name by which the Portuguese colony in southwestern Africa was known across different periods of time...
(now Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
), Quitongo began his career in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
with Benfica, playing 20 games, during his time at Benfica he played alongside Portuguese legends Manuel Rui Costa and Nuno Gomes before moving to Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
. He made just one appearance for Darlington before moving to Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
in November 1995.
In October 1997 Quitongo moved to Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
, playing 30 league games (mostly as substitute) before returning to Hamilton in January 2000. He moved to St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
in July 2000, making 57 league appearances before signing for Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
in August 2002. He made just nine appearances before leaving the club. After spells playing for Dibba Al-Hisn
Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club
Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club is a sports club located in the city of Dibba Al-Hisn in the United Arab Emirates. The club was established in 1980.Dibba Al-Hisn Sports Club is a sports club located in the city of Dibba Al-Hisn in the United Arab Emirates...
in the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
and Cracovia in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, he signed to Hamilton for a third time in October 2003, where he remained until the summer of 2004. He signed for League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
club Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
for the remainder of the 2004 season.
In January 2005, he signed for Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic F.C.
Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division....
, moving to Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
in March 2006. However, he made just one appearance, as a substitute, for Partick before being released at the end of the season. In August 2006 he signed for Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
after playing in two games as a trialist, but made only three substitute appearances before leaving in June 2007.
In September 2007, Quitongo joined Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
, but made only two substitute apperarances before signing for Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
in November. After being released by the club at the end of the 2007-08 season, Quitongo joined Junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
club Glenafton Athletic
Glenafton Athletic F.C.
Glenafton Athletic are a Scottish football club, based in New Cumnock, Ayrshire. Formed in 1930, their history has been characterised by local success, with some national success too.-History:...
at the start of 2009-10, but left the club in May 2010.
External links
- Jose Quitongo's complete record at Playerhistory