Biography
Who is César Montes?
Early career and Monterrey
César Montes grew up in Hermosillo, Mexico. He began his professional path with the youth team at Club de Fútbol Monterrey. His debut for the senior squad occurred on 29 July 2015 during a Copa MX group stage match against Correcaminos UAT. Shortly after, on 2 August 2015, he played in the inauguration match for the Estadio BBVA Bancomer against Benfica. During this game, he entered as a substitute and scored the first goal in the history of the new stadium.
The team secured a 3–1 win in his debut match and later achieved success in the 2016 Clausura, where he earned a place in the Best XI. His tenure at Monterrey included winning the 2019 Apertura finals against América and securing the continental treble after the 2019–20 Copa MX. The Clásico Regiomontano rivalry matches against Tigres UANL became a well-known part of his time there. He scored three times against this specific opponent during his league career with the club.
European club career
In December 2022, the defender moved to Europe to join RCD Espanyol in La Liga. He signed a contract intended to last until 2028. His debut for the Spanish club happened on 7 January 2023, during a draw against Girona FC. Following the relegation of Espanyol, he requested a transfer and signed with Almería on 1 September. The deal reportedly involved a transfer fee of 14 million euros, establishing him as the most expensive player signing in that club’s history.
His time in Spain concluded when he signed for the Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow on 12 September 2024. This agreement was structured as a five-year deal.
International achievements
The defender has represented Mexico at several youth and senior levels. He participated in the 2018 Toulon Tournament and was named in the Best XI team for that competition. In 2016, he was selected for the squad that played at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He later returned to the Olympic stage in 2020 where he won a bronze medal.
His senior national team debut took place on 13 July 2017 in a CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Jamaica. He was part of the squad that won the 2019 Gold Cup. Later, he competed in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. During the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, he received a four-match suspension following a physical altercation during a match against the United States. He returned to international action for the 2023 Gold Cup, which Mexico won. In 2025, he scored three goals during the CONCACAF Gold Cup and was named to the Best XI for the tournament. He also served as captain for Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Playing style and family
Experts often describe César Montes as a ball-playing defender. He possesses a strong range of passing and is capable of executing long-range balls. He is also known for well-timed slide tackles. His height allows him to be effective during set-piece situations, specifically when defending high passes or challenging for headers in the penalty area.
Off the pitch, he maintains a close family connection with his younger brother, Alán Montes. Alán is also a professional football player who currently plays for the Liga MX club Cruz Azul.
Birthday and age
César Montes was born on February 24, 1997, which makes César 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. César shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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