Dominik Chong-Qui
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 27, 2007 | ||
| 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* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Atlanta United 2 | 24 | (2) |
| 2025– | Atlanta United | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | United States U18 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 24, 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 16, 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.
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
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 Signs Academy Defender Dominik Chong Qui". atlutd.com. December 18, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "17 Questions with Dominik Chong Qui". atlutd.com. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "Dominik Chong Qui signs Homegrown deal with Atlanta United". atlutd. April 4, 2025. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hunte, Sydney (February 2, 2025). "Atlanta United's "special" young players impressing Ronny Deila during preseason". scarvesandspikes.com. Retrieved May 14, 2025.