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.
Club career Atlanta United 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. 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.
Style of play Described as a “rapid and physically imposing fullback,” 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.”
Personal life Born in the United States, Chong-Qui is of Trinidadian and distant Chinese descent.
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