Néstor Montelongo
Néstor Mario Montelongo (20 February 1955 – 10 May 2021) was an Uruguayan footballer who played as a right back and striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Néstor Mario Montelongo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 February 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Date of death | 10 May 2021 (aged 66) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back, striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1978 | Colón | ||
| 1979–1981 | Montevideo Wanderers | ||
| 1982–1984 | Peñarol | ||
| 1985–1986 | Nacional | ||
| 1986–1987 | Racing | ||
| Bella Vista | |||
| National team | |||
| 1979–1985 | Uruguay | 36 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Montevideo, Montelongo played club football for Colón, Montevideo Wanderers, Peñarol, Nacional, Racing and Bella Vista.[1][2] He began his career as a striker, before being converted to a right back with Wanderers.[2]
He also earned 36 caps for the Uruguay national team between 1979 and 1985,[1] winning the 1983 Copa América.[2]
Personal life
After returning to Uruguay from Argentina he set up a textiles business.[2]
He died on 10 May 2021, aged 66.[2]
References
- "Néstor Montelongo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- Observador, El. "Murió Néstor Montelongo, exjugador de Peñarol, Nacional y la selección". El Observador.
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