For many people, there is a lot of intrigue about names. In football, especially the Premier League, we have seen many different nationalities of players plying their trade over the last couple of decades and a lot of interesting names.
Arguably, the letter ‘Q’ is one of the most unique when thinking about a first name and probably, there aren’t many that you can think of. However, after a deep-dive, we have found quite a few, so keep reading and you may just be surprised at who we have been able to find.
Quinton Fortune
Ah, yes. It is likely that any football fan of a certain age will remember Fortune; probably the most memorable player whose name begins with this letter as well. Most well-remembered for his time spent with Manchester United between 1999 and 2006, the South African won multiple titles with the club and was a handy player.
Versatile, he could operate in midfield or defence and played at two World Cups – 1998 and 2002. Following his retirement, he took his coaching badges becoming UEFA A Pro Licensed, working with United’s youth and Cardiff City’s staff.
Quincy Owuso-Abeyie
Either you’re a die-hard football/Arsenal fan or Football Manager-obsessed if you remember Owuso-Abeyie. Having come up from the Arsenal academy during Fortune’s peak, the player later went onto play in Russia, Spain, Netherlands and Qatar.
The Dutch-born Ghanian was known for his pace and trickery, though inconsistency meant that he didn’t make the grade at Arsenal. He represented Ghana at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and 2010 World Cup, though never really set the stage alight. He later reinvented himself as a rapper under the name ‘Blow’.
Quincy Promes
Perhaps known by some of you, Promes was born in Amsterdahm though descends from Suriname. His breakthrough came at Spartak Moscow where he became a star and then later had spells with Sevilla and Ajax; his pace and goal threat making him a considerable threat. However, life took a turn for the worse when he was convicted for stabbing his cousing in the knee in 2020, before being served with a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence earlier this year for drug trafficking.
Qasem Zada
Iranian-born, Zada was a midfielder, who predominantly played in the 1990s, primarily in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Plying his trade for Estaghlal Tehran, he helped them to win an array of domestic titles. Arguably, the main traits of his game were his discipline and tactical awareness as a holding midfielder, while he also represented Iran in the Asian Cup qualifiers. Following his retirement from the game as a player, he became involved in youth coaching.
Qian Jiahua
In the 1980s, he became one of the earliest pioneers of football in China and played a big part in helping to popularise the sport. Primarily plying his trade for Shanghai Shenhua, where he became known for his leadership. Having represented China internationally, he later became an ambassador for the sport in the country, promoting youth participation.
Quique Setien
Spanish midfielder, turned manager, Setien is fondly remembered for his possession-based approach and while playing for clubs, Racing Santander and Atletico Madrid, he was revered for his intelligence and vision. He went on to manage Real
Jarrell Quansah
The central defender came up through the Liverpool ranks and quickly made an impression on Reds fans. However, a bid of £35 million from Bayer Leverkusen this summer was too good to turn down, with the player now settling well into life at his new club.
Niall Quinn
A Sunderland legend, the Irishman was prolific for the club during their last spell in the Premier League and struck up a great partnership with fellow striker, Kevin Phillips. Following his retirement, he returned to the club, where he managed briefly and then had a spell as chairman.
