Néstor Montelongo Explained

Néstor Montelongo
Fullname:Néstor Mario Montelongo
Birth Date:20 February 1955
Birth Place:Montevideo, Uruguay
Position:Right back, striker
Years1:1973–1978
Clubs1:Colón
Years2:1979–1981
Clubs2:Montevideo Wanderers
Years3:1982–1984
Clubs3:Peñarol
Years4:1985–1986
Clubs4:Nacional
Years5:1986–1987
Clubs5:Racing
Clubs6:Bella Vista
Nationalyears1:1979–1985
Nationalteam1:Uruguay
Nationalcaps1:36
Nationalgoals1:0

Néstor Mario Montelongo (20 February 1955 – 10 May 2021) was an Uruguayan footballer who played as a right back and striker.

Career

Born in Montevideo, Montelongo played club football for Colón, Montevideo Wanderers, Peñarol, Nacional, Racing and Bella Vista.[1] He began his career as a striker, before being converted to a right back with Wanderers.[1]

He also earned 36 caps for the Uruguay national team between 1979 and 1985, winning the 1983 Copa América.[1]

Personal life

After returning to Uruguay from Argentina, he set up a textiles business.[1]

He died on 10 May 2021, aged 66.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Murió Néstor Montelongo, exjugador de Peñarol, Nacional y la selección. El. Observador. El Observador.