Walter Iván Montoya (born 21 September 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who primarily plays as a right midfielder or right winger, and can also operate as a right-back or right-sided attacking midfielder.
Basic profile
- Full name: Walter Iván Montoya
- Date of birth: 21 September 1993
- Place of birth: Bengolea, Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Nationality: Argentine
- Preferred foot: Right
- Primary positions: Right midfielder / Right winger (also used as right-back)
Rosario Central
- Walter Montoya began his youth career at Club Sportivo 9 de Julio and then moved to Rosario Central's youth setup.
- He made his professional debut for Rosario Central and played for the club in the Argentine Primera División, establishing himself as a versatile right-sided player with good work rate and crossing ability.
- Montoya's performances at Rosario Central (senior breakthrough season around 2014) led to a transfer abroad.
Career highlights (summary)
- Rosario Central: Senior breakthrough; notable for pace, stamina and versatility on the right flank.
- Sevilla FC: Transferred to Sevilla in La Liga in mid-2016.
- Cruz Azul: Spent time on loan and then permanently at the Mexican club Cruz Azul, where he played as a wide midfielder and contributed to the squad.
- Other clubs: Loan spells and subsequent moves have included stints back in Argentina and elsewhere (for full up-to-date club history check latest databases as transfers can change season to season).
Playing style
- Right-sided player with good engine and work-rate.
- Capable of tracking back defensively and contributing offensively with crosses and dribbling.
- Useful as a utility wide player who can fill multiple roles on the right flank.
Notes
- For exact statistics (appearances, goals, assists) at Rosario Central and other clubs, or for the current club as of today, consult an up-to-date football database (such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway, or official club websites), since seasonal transfers and stats change over time.