🔥 Trending Who is Gonzalo Montiel? Argentina's World Cup Hero

Gonzalo Montiel is an Argentine professional footballer who primarily plays as a right-back. He is known for his defensive solidity, precise crossing, and composure on the field ⁸.

Montiel's career highlights include:

• Club Career: He began his professional career with River Plate in 2016, where he played 140 games and won several titles, including the Argentine Primera División ¹. As of 2024, he still plays for River Plate ³⁶. He also had a stint with Nottingham Forest on loan from Sevilla ⁷.
• International Career: Montiel has been a crucial part of the Argentina national team. He debuted for the senior team in a 3-1 loss against Venezuela prior to the 2019 Copa América ². He participated in the 2021 Copa América, where he performed well, often alternating with Nahuel Molina ². He is part of Argentina's 2026 World Cup Group J squad and has 30 international caps with 2 goals ⁶.

Born on January 1, 1997, in González Catán, Argentina, Montiel is 29 years old as of 2026 ³⁵. He stands at 175 cm (5'9") and weighs 70 kg ⁵⁸. He holds dual citizenship of Argentina and Spain ⁵. His current market value is €4.50 million ³.