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Uruguayan footballer (1955–2021)

Néstor Montelongo
Personal information
Full name Néstor Mario Montelongo
Date of birth (1955-02-20)20 February 1955
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Date of death 10 May 2021(2021-05-10) (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
International career
1979–1985 Uruguay 36 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Uruguay
Copa América
Winner 1983
CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions
Runner-up 1985 France
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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. He began his career as a striker, before being converted to a right back with Wanderers.

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

Personal life

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

He died on 10 May 2021, aged 66.

References

  1. ^ "Néstor Montelongo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. ^ Observador, El. "Murió Néstor Montelongo, exjugador de Peñarol, Nacional y la selección". El Observador.
Uruguay squad – 1983 Copa América winners (12th title)
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