# Independiente Medellín player availability and returns

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/independiente-medelln-player-availability-and-returns
> Updated: 2026-11-01T21:52:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Head coach Luis Amaranto Perea initially reported that star signings Jackson Martínez and Juan Fernando Quintero were sidelined. Martínez was undergoing an individual physical readaptation process due to a six year absence from high level competition, while Quintero was recovering from a left femoral rectus injury.

Following these updates, Martínez made his professional return after a six year hiatus. The 40 year old striker entered a match against Alianza FC in the 56th minute and scored a decisive goal in the 87th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for Independiente Medellín.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Jackson Martínez scores in comeback match for Independiente Medellín

Striker Jackson Martínez scored in his first official match since 2020, helping Independiente Medellín secure a 2-1 win against Alianza FC.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jackson-martnez-scores-in-comeback-match-for-independiente-medelln

### 2026-10-26: Independiente Medellín updates status of Jackson Martínez and Juan Fernando Quintero

Independiente Medellín coach Luis Amaranto Perea clarifies that Jackson Martínez and Juan Fernando Quintero remain sidelined due to physical readaptation and injury recovery.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independiente-medelln-updates-status-of-jackson-martnez-and-juan-fernando-quintero

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