Biography
Who is Sebastián Soria?
Early life and career beginnings
Andrés Sebastián Soria Quintana started his football path in Uruguay, where he played in the minor leagues as a youngster. After an unsuccessful trial at Defensor Sporting in Montevideo, a local cyclist introduced him to a football agent. This connection led him to Liverpool F.C. In Montevideo, where he played under coach Julio Ribas during the 2003 season.
In mid-2004, French coach Bruno Metsu offered Sebastián an opportunity to play abroad. He moved to Qatar to join Al-Gharafa SC, marking his first time playing outside of Uruguay. He quickly established himself in the region and was naturalized as a Qatari citizen in 2006.
Club career highlights
Sebastián joined Al-Gharafa in 2004 and immediately won the 2004 to 2005 Qatar Stars League. He later transferred to Qatar SC in 2005, where he secured the inaugural Best Player of the Year award in 2006 and the Qatar Crown Prince Cup in 2009. His strong performances attracted attention from European clubs such as Udinese, Getafe, and Atletico Madrid, though he ultimately chose to extend his contract with Qatar SC in 2010.
Later in his career, he played for Lekhwiya SC, where he scored a record-breaking fast goal in the AFC Champions League. He also represented Al-Rayyan, Al-Arabi, and eventually returned to Qatar SC. Over the years, he added numerous domestic titles to his resume, including multiple Qatar Stars League championships and Qatar Cups.
International football career
Sebastián began representing the Qatar men's national football team starting in 2007. He played a crucial role in the 2007 Asian Cup by scoring important goals against Japan, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, finishing as the only Qatari player to score in that tournament. He also won a gold medal at the 2006 Asian Games with the Qatar under-23 team.
After a hiatus from international play, he received a call-up from coach Julen Lopetegui for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. He appeared as a late substitute in a win against the United Arab Emirates, helping secure qualification for the tournament before being named to the preliminary squad.
Birthday and age
Sebastián Soria was born on November 8, 1983, which makes Sebastián 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Sebastián shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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