Julio Montero Castillo
Uruguayan footballer (born 1944)
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Julio Walter Montero Castillo (born 25 April 1944) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a defender.
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Castillo in the 1970 FIFA World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julio Walter Montero Castillo | ||
| Date of birth | 25 April 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1966 | Liverpool Montevideo | ||
| 1966–1972 | Nacional | ||
| 1973 | CA Independiente | 4 | (0) |
| 1973–1975 | Granada | 64 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 1967–1974 | Uruguay | 44 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Montevideo, Montero Castillo started his career with Liverpool FC (Montevideo), before joining Nacional in 1966.[1] He later played for Independiente of Argentina, and Spanish side Granada.[citation needed] He made 64 La Liga appearances for Granada between 1973 and 1975, scoring two goals.[2]
He made a total of 68 Copa Libertadores appearances between 1966 and 1973.[3]
He represented the Uruguay national team in the 1970 FIFA World Cup (playing in all six matches) and the 1974 FIFA World Cup.[4] He 44 appearances in total, scoring one goal.
Personal life
Montero Castillo is the father of the international footballer Paolo Montero.[5]