Marvin Quijano
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marvin Quijano | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | midfield/ attacking forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Retired in 2003 | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
Marvin Quijano (born October 10, 1979 in San Salvador, El Salvador) is a former Salvadoran football (soccer) player, who last played midfield for Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.
Beginning
Marvin Quijano began his soccer career playing for Rio Hondo college in 1999 in this season, he impressed the coaching staff with his technical brillance and talents. Quijano had an extremely successful season scoring 24 goals in 30 games winning every award possible (including All American selections 1999, far west east player of the year 1999 and Rio Honda player of the year Award 1999). Quijano was part of the Project-40 program.
L.A. Galaxy
Marvin Quijano decided to tryout for the Los Angeles Galaxy roster after showing impressive skills and talent was signed up in 1998. Marvin Quijano played alogside fellow El Salvadorian Mauricio Cienfuegos between 1998-2001 with 32 games and 4 goals. Marvin Quijano achieved three medals and achievements with the 2000 CONCACAF Champions Cup, US Open Cup 2001 and 2001 MLS Supporters' Shield. He was realesed by the Galaxy at the end of the 2001 season.
Colorado Rapids
Marvin Quijano impressed Colorado Rapids coach Tim Hankinson, they agreed a deal for 2 years between 2002-2003 however Marvin experience was unhappy one playing 6 games in 2002 and playing no games in 2003. He announced his retirement after the 2003 season due to injury.
El salvador national football team
Marvin Quijano made 6 international caps for the El Salvadorean soccer team, scoring the just one goal- however injury and poor form disadvantage him earning more caps.
Recent activities
Marvin Quijano was appointed head coach for the Denver soccer club a semi-professional club in 2006.