Luis Montes

Full name: Luis Antonio Montes Orozco

Date of birth: May 1, 1986

Place of birth: Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Nationality: Mexican

Primary position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder

Club career (notable):

• Club León: Montes is best known for his long and successful spell at Club León. He initially joined León in 2010 when the team was in Mexico's Ascenso MX and was a key player in the club's rise back to the top division. He played a major role in León's consecutive Liga MX titles in Apertura 2013 and Clausura 2014. Montes became a club icon for his vision, passing, late runs into the box, and ability to score and create goals.
• Other clubs: Before establishing himself at León, Montes had spells at Morelia (Monarcas Morelia) — where he came through the youth ranks and made his professional debut — as well as short loans early in his career.

International career:

• Montes earned caps for the Mexico national team. He was part of squads for friendlies and competitions during the 2010s and participated in the 2015 Copa América and other call-ups under various coaches. He scored for the national team on occasion and was valued for his creativity in midfield.

Playing style and strengths:

• Technical, creative midfielder with excellent vision and passing range.
• Known for accurate set-pieces and long-range shooting.
• Strong tactical intelligence, often making late runs into the penalty area to score.
• Work rate and leadership on and off the ball, becoming a fan favorite at León.

Honors (selected):

• Liga MX: Apertura 2013 (Club León)
• Liga MX: Clausura 2014 (Club León)
• Ascenso MX: (promotion seasons with León prior to top-division titles)

Notes: Montes suffered a significant knee injury (anterior cruciate ligament) during his career which affected his playing time, but he remained an important figure at Club León and in Mexican football. His longevity and contribution to León's successful era made him one of the club's standout players in the 2010s.