About Quini

Joaquín José Marín Ruiz (born 24 September 1989), known as Quini is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Super League Greece club Olympiacos.
Born in Fernán Núñez, Córdoba, Quini spent his first years as a senior competing in amateur football, as a striker. In the 2011–12 season he made his debut as a professional, appearing and scoring regularly for local Lucena CF in the third division, now playing as a winger.

On 12 June 2012, Quini joined Real Madrid Castilla in the second level, penning a two-year contract. He made his league debut on 25 August, playing ten minutes in a 3–2 home win against FC Barcelona B. He was also successfully reconverted as right back by manager Manolo Díaz, during the 2013–14 campaign.

On 11 June 2014, Quini signed a three-year deal with La Liga club Rayo Vallecano. He played his first match in the Spanish top flight on 25 August, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against Atlético Madrid.

Quini joined Granada CF for three seasons on 28 June 2017, after his contract expired.