Dominik Chong-Qui

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Dominik Chong-Qui
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Personal information
Date of birth (2007-12-27) December 27, 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Atlanta United
Number 50
Youth career
–2022 Georgia Express
2022–2024 Atlanta United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Atlanta United 2 32 (2)
2025– Atlanta United 2 (0)
International career‡
2025– United States U18 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 24, 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of August 31, 2025

Dominik Chong-Qui (born December 27, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.

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Career

Chong-Qui joined the youth academy of Atlanta United in 2022 and was part of the U-16 team which won the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Championship. [1] [2] In 2024 while still in the academy, Chong-Qui played for the club's reserve team, debuting in June. He signed a second-team contract in December 2024 that would turn into a first-team, homegrown deal in 2026. On March 1, 2025, he signed a short-term agreement with the first-team and made his debut during a 2–0 away loss to Charlotte FC On March 30, he signed another short-term agreement with Atlanta United and collected his first start during a 4–3 home win over New York City FC. Chong-Qui signed a full first-team contract with Atlanta United on April 4, 2025. [3]

Style of play

Described as a “rapid and physically imposing fullback,” [4] Chong-Qui was praised by head coach Ronny Deila during the 2025 preseason, with the manager stating: "The special thing is his physique. He’s so quick, he’s good 1v1, and he’s mature in what he’s doing. So that is special.” [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Atlanta United 2 Signs Academy Defender Dominik Chong Qui". atlutd.com. December 18, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ "17 Questions with Dominik Chong Qui". atlutd.com. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Dominik Chong Qui signs Homegrown deal with Atlanta United". atlutd. April 4, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ Jasper, Adam (April 16, 2025). "Legacy of left backs: Dominik Chong Qui's rapid progression to first team continues club trend". atlutd.com. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Hunte, Sydney (February 2, 2025). "Atlanta United's "special" young players impressing Ronny Deila during preseason". scarvesandspikes.com. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
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