| Fullname | Walter Iván Alexis Montoya |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 21 July 1993 (age 33) |
| Birth place | Machagai, Argentina |
| Height | 1.72 m |
| Position | Right winger, midfielder[1] |
| Currentclub | Gimnasia y Tiro |
| Youthclubs 1 | Unión Machagai |
| Youthyears 2 | 2006–2010 |
| Youthclubs 2 | Jorge Griffa |
| Youthyears 3 | 2010–2014 |
| Youthclubs 3 | Rosario Central |
| Years 1 | 2014–2017 |
| Clubs 1 | Rosario Central |
| Caps 1 | 46 |
| Goals 1 | 3 |
| Years 2 | 2017 |
| Clubs 2 | Sevilla |
| Caps 2 | 5 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2018–2021 |
| Clubs 3 | Cruz Azul |
| Caps 3 | 49 |
| Goals 3 | 1 |
| Years 4 | 2019 |
| Clubs 4 | → Grêmio (loan) |
| Caps 4 | 11 |
| Goals 4 | 2 |
| Years 5 | 2019–2020 |
| Clubs 5 | → Racing Club (loan) |
| Caps 5 | 27 |
| Goals 5 | 0 |
| Years 6 | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs 6 | Rosario Central |
| Caps 6 | 37 |
| Goals 6 | 1 |
| Years 7 | 2024 |
| Clubs 7 | Central Córdoba SdE |
| Caps 7 | 15 |
| Goals 7 | 0 |
| Years 8 | 2024–2025 |
| Clubs 8 | Defensor Sporting |
| Caps 8 | 34 |
| Goals 8 | 7 |
| Years 9 | 2025–2026 |
| Clubs 9 | Godoy Cruz |
| Caps 9 | 6 |
| Goals 9 | 0 |
| Years 10 | 2026– |
| Clubs 10 | Gimnasia y Tiro |
| Caps 10 | 10 |
| Goals 10 | 0 |
| Club-update | 18:07, 28 April 2026 (UTC) |
Walter Iván Alexis Montoya (born 21 July 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right winger or midfielder for Gimnasia y Tiro.
Club career
Rosario Central
Born in Machagai, Montoya joined Rosario Central's youth categories in 2010, after spells at AA Jorge Bernardo Griffa and CSyD Unión Machagai.[2] After progressing through the club's youth setup, he made his first team debut on 4 September 2014 by coming on as a late substitute for Fernando Barrientos in a 1–1 Copa Sudamericana home draw against Boca Juniors.[3]
Montoya made his Primera División debut on 12 October 2014, starting in a 2–1 away loss against the same opponent. He scored his first professional goal the following 23 August, netting the first in a 3–1 home win against Belgrano.
On 12 May 2016, Montoya scored the game's only in a home success over Atlético Nacional, for the year's Copa Libertadores.
Sevilla
On 27 January 2017, Montoya signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with La Liga club Sevilla FC.[4] He made his debut for the club on 2 March, replacing Luciano Vietto in a 1–0 home win against Athletic Bilbao.[citation needed]
Cruz Azul
On 27 December 2017, Montoya was signed from Spanish side Sevilla FC to Mexican club Cruz Azul. Walter Montoya was announced to be the new player of Grêmio of the Brazilian Série A.[citation needed]
Honours
Grêmio
- Recopa Gaúcha: 2019
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2019
Cruz Azul
Rosario Central
• Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2023
Individual
- CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2021[5]
References
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- ^ "Montoya, la joyita canalla codiciada por los grandes" [Montoya, the canalla pearl targeted by the big ones] (in Spanish). Diario Popular. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ "En la última jugada, Central amargó a Boca y le empató 1 a 1" [In the last play, Central bittered Boca and drew 1–1] (in Spanish). La Nación. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ "Walter Montoya, nuevo centrocampista del Sevilla FC a expensas del reconocimiento médico" [Walter Montoya, new central midfielder of Sevilla FC at the expense of medical examinations] (in Spanish). Sevilla FC. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ "Funes Mori, Ochoa highlight 2021 SCCL Team Of The Tournament". CONCACAF Champions League. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.