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Walter Montillo
Montillo with Universidad de Chile in 2020
Personal information
Full nameWalter Damián Montillo
Date of birth (1984-04-14) 14 April 1984 (age 41)
Place of birthLanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
PositionAttacking midfielder
Youth career
San Lorenzo
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2002–2007San Lorenzo97(6)
2006–2007Morelia (loan)25(2)
2008–2010Universidad de Chile62(10)
2010–2012Cruzeiro89(23)
2013–2014Santos26(5)
2014–2016Shandong Luneng64(14)
2017Botafogo6(0)
2018–2019Tigre34(6)
2020–2021Universidad de Chile31(4)
Total434(70)
International career
2003Argentina U205(0)
2011–2013Argentina6(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter Damián Montillo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwalteɾ monˈtiʝo]; born 14 April 1984) is an Argentine former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Career

[edit]

San Lorenzo

[edit]

He began in the youth ranks of Argentine club San Lorenzo and his professional debut came in 2002. In 2006, he moved to Mexican side Monarcas Morelia. He was a fixture in the starting line-up for the Mexican club. He returned to San Lorenzo in 2007, but did not find regularity with the first team, only playing six games.

In 2008, he was sold to Universidad de Chile for $1 million and signed a five-year contract with the club. At the time the price tag was the most ever paid by a Chilean club. However, since the move, Colo-Colo paid $1.2 million for Domingo Salcedo and then paid $2.2 for Macnelly Torres.

Universidad de Chile

[edit]

Actuating at Universidad de Chile, after a poor beginning, he started becoming a notorious player, as well as one of the La U's most respectable ones, considered by the manager Sergio Markarián itself the one who usually commanded the moves in the team. In the 2010 Copa Libertadores, he obtained visibility in Brazil, after good appearances in the matches against Flamengo, doing even a beautiful coverage goal in the second match.[1]

Although losing it, they won over Flamengo by away goal. During the competition, Montillo dedicated his goals to his newborn baby Santino, who has Down syndrome;[2] he grew visibly emotional after the crowd then chanted in support of Santino.

During the campaign in La U into Libertadores, Montillo became harassed in many Brazilian teams, including Flamengo and Vasco da Gama,[3] but the one who really did get the Argentinean midfielder was Cruzeiro; even though his contract renew with Universidad de Chile until 2014, after rejecting the Flamengo's offer. His hiring at the Celeste squad was announced on July 2 by US$3.5 million,[4] and he joined the club after Universidad de Chile finished playing the Copa Libertadores, which the team left in the semifinals.[5]

Cruzeiro

[edit]

2010

[edit]

On 15 August, he made his debut against São Paulo FC, in a 2–2 away draw, making an assist to the 83rd-minute goal by Thiago Ribeiro.[6] Montillo scored his first goal against Corinthians in a 1–0 win in the 3rd minute,[7] match that took in place in Uberlândia. Besides conducting the team's midfield, he showed himself as a scorer as never did before — in 15 matches, he scored 7 times, beating his total score at San Lorenzo, which he considered the best moment in its career —. With Montillo, the squad's avail increased from 50% to 62%.

In 2010's December 5, after Cruzeiro get the runner-up in the Brazilian League,[8] montillo was laureate with the Armando Nogueira Trophy as the best player in the competition.[9] In the following day, he got Placar's Bola de Prata as one of the best midfielders of the League,[10] receiving it from the hands of Sorín — an oldschool idol in Cruzeiro.

2011

[edit]

In 2011, at the first match in the Copa Libertadores done by Cruzeiro in the year, Montillo scored twice, as well as giving assistance in the rout over the Argentinean Estudiantes by 5-0[11] — in a beautiful spectacle that had a special taste for Cruzeiro, once their last match was played their elimination at the 2009 Copa Libertadores by 1–2 at the Mineirão[12] —. Wondrously, the Celeste squad was eliminated at the round of, against Colombian Once Caldas, a fact that shocked supporters and the South America's media.

In the Brazilian league, after being criticized along the entire Cruzeiro squad, which began very poorly the championship, Montillo recovered its football with the arising of the manager Joel Santana. He did the two goals of the victory over Grêmio by the 8th round, on July 6,[13] getting the best scorer position in the league for a few rounds.[14] Diverging among the bad Cruzeiro appearance in the Brazilian League in that year, Montillo then won his second Bola de Prata[15] followed by the title as one of the best midfielders in the league again.[16] In 2011, he was the Argentinean midfielder who most scored in all the world.[17]

2012

[edit]

In 2012's 25 February, Montillo became Cruzeiro's biggest foreign scorer of all time since 1942 — when the team left its old name Palestra Itália —, after scoring twice against Democrata, reaching the mark of 30 goals, beating Víctor Aristizábal, which scored 28 times with the Celeste uniform. In March, the player renewed its contract to actuate in Cruzeiro until the end of 2015. Cruzeiro's president Gilvan Tavares increased the termination fine to €80 million, making Montillo the most expensive player in the South America.

Santos

[edit]
Montillo playing for Santos.

On 3 January 2013, through Twitter, Santos announced Montillo as their player for next season. Despite the undisclosed negotiation, it is thought that Montillo was bought for R$16 million.[18] Montillo must wear shirt number 10, that was worn until 2012 by Paulo Henrique Ganso. The coach of the club, Muricy Ramalho, praised his coming.[19] The player made his debut wearing the shirt of Peixe on January 16, 2013, when the club won Grêmio Barueri for 4–0. Montillo approved the victory and his partnership with Neymar, who he praised.[20]

Shandong Luneng

[edit]

In January 2014, Montillo joined Chinese side Shandong Luneng for approximately €7.5 million.[21]

Botafogo

[edit]

In December 2016, it was announced that Montillo joined Botafogo.[22] He made his 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut on 26 June 2017 against Avaí starting the match but being replaced after only seven minutes due to a calf injury,[23] having suffered the same injury twice in the previous months.[24]

Montillo announced his retirement on 29 June 2017.[25]

International career

[edit]

He played for Argentina U20 in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in United Arab Emirates. He played in most of the team's games. Recently, he was called by Alejandro Sabella to play the second match of the mini-tournament "Superclássico das Américas" against Brazil,[26] where only players who were playing in South America could be called, wearing the number 7. Although the loss by 2–0, Montillo was very praised by the Argentinean media.[27] He was called again to represent Argentina in the friendly match against Sweden on 6 February 2013, but he remained on the bench the 90 minutes.

He made his first full appearance for the national team against Venezuela in a World Cup qualification match on 22 March 2013. His acting in this game was praised by coach of Santos, Montillo's club, Muricy Ramalho. According to Ramalho, the Argentinian "was very well. He is improving step by step."[28] On 7 June 2013 against Colombia he was one of the starting eleven, substituting the injured Lionel Messi.

Personal life

[edit]

His eldest son, Valentín, is a Chilean-born footballer from the Escuela de Fútbol Madrid Oeste Boadilla (E.F.M.O. Boadilla).[29]

After football

[edit]

In 2021, he became a football agent and joined BYP Argentina, a football agency.[30]

At the same time he is a football agent, he performs as an author. His first book, Gracias a la vida (Thanks to life), is an autobiography published in 2021 that includes a prologue of Neymar.[31] In 2022 he published Carlitos Cachaña, a children's book about a child who dreams of being a professional footballer.[32]

Career statistics

[edit]

Club

[edit]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [33]
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
San Lorenzo2002–03Argentine Primera División4040
2003–0430331334
2004–0528170351
2005–06292292
2007–086060
Total9761011077
Morelia (loan)200607Liga MX25230282
Universidad de Chile2008Chilean Primera División35600356
20091720010310285
201010200122224
Total621000223108515
Cruzeiro2010Série A237237
20113412106735121
201232411420458
Total89232110207311936
Santos2013Série A26518251498
20141010
Total26519251508
Shandong Luneng2014Chinese Super League2625060372
2015143414210236
2016249201043613
Total6414111206109621
Botafogo2017Série A607040170
Tigre2018–19Argentine Primera División2041072286
2019–201420010152
Total3461082438
Universidad de Chile2020Chilean Primera División3141010334
Career Total434704712202641313257799

International appearances and goals

[edit]

Honours

[edit]

San Lorenzo

Universidad de Chile

Cruzeiro

Shandong Luneng

Individual

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Montillo scores a great goal over Flamengo at Libertadores 2010
  2. ^ Pai do Santino, Montillo encara barreiras: ‘Não posso ficar chorando’
  3. ^ Sondado por Fla e Vasco, Montillo renova com Universidad de Chile
  4. ^ Cruzeiro confirma a vinda de Montillo Archived 2012-12-31 at archive.today
  5. ^ 2010 Copa Libertadores
  6. ^ São Paulo 2 x 2 Cruzeiro – 14ª Rodada do Brasileirão 2010 (15/08/10)
  7. ^ Cruzeiro 1 x 0 Corinthians – 25/08/10 – 1º Gol de Montillo
  8. ^ Cruzeiro vence o Palmeiras de virada e termina o campeonato como vice-campeão
  9. ^ Cruzeirense Montillo brilha e fatura o Troféu Armando Nogueira 2010
  10. ^ VÍDEOS: Montillo ganha Bola de Prata e repete prêmio de Wagner em 2008 Archived 2012-12-31 at archive.today
  11. ^ Cruzeiro 5x0 Estudiantes – Vídeo + Narração Alberto Rodrigues Itatiaia
  12. ^ Final Libertadores da América 2009 Estudiantes 2 x 1 Cruzeiro
  13. ^ Os gols de Cruzeiro 2 x 0 Grêmio pela 8ª rodada do Brasileirão 2011
  14. ^ Montillo vira artilheiro do Brasileirão, mas foca no título da competição
  15. ^ VÍDEO: Montillo destoa em campanha péssima do Cruzeiro e leva Bola de Prata Archived 2012-12-31 at archive.today
  16. ^ Montillo é eleito melhor meia do Campeonato Brasileiro – Nação Azul
  17. ^ Montillo é o armador argentino que mais marcou gols no mundo
  18. ^ "Santos anuncia a contratação de Montillo" (in Portuguese)
  19. ^ "Muricy elogia contratação de Montillo e espera por mais reforços" (in Portuguese)
  20. ^ "Montillo aprova estreia e início de parceria com Neymar no Santos" (in Portuguese)
  21. ^ "Montillo acerta ida para time chines mas pede para treinar no Santos"
  22. ^ "Argentino Walter Montillo reforçará o meio-campo do Botafogo em 2017
  23. ^ "Jair Ventura elogia Montillo e relata sofrimento após nova lesão do argentino | Torcedores.com". Archived from the original on 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  24. ^ "Após nova lesão, Montillo é liberado de treino e futuro no Botafogo fica incerto | Botafogo | O Dia".
  25. ^ "Em lágrimas, Montillo confirma adeus ao futebol: "Tirei um peso das costas"". Globo Esporte (in Portuguese). 29 June 2017.
  26. ^ Com Montillo, D’Alessandro, Bolatti e Guiñazu, Sabella surpreende em lista para o Superclássico
  27. ^ Olé Magazine – "Su primera vez"
  28. ^ "Muricy comemora atuação de Montillo pela seleção: "Está melhorando" "
  29. ^ "¿Alo, Pellegrino? Hijo de Walter Montillo se luce en categorías formativas del fútbol español". Bolavip Chile (in Spanish). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  30. ^ Vega, Camilo (15 August 2021). "Walter Montillo es el nuevo representante de talento chileno". Central Deportes (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  31. ^ Puebla, Diego (11 May 2021). "La biografía del ídolo azul Walter Montillo es la quinta más vendida del país". Futuro Chile (in Spanish). Radio Futuro. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  32. ^ Fajardo, Cristián (8 July 2022). ""Carlitos Cachaña": el primer libro infantil que publica Walter Montillo". RedGol (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2022.
  33. ^ Walter Montillo at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  34. ^ "Brasil y Argentina se enfrentarán en septiembre". FIFA. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
  35. ^ "Acreditaciones de prensa para Argentina-Brasil". AFA. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  36. ^ "足协杯-麦克格文压哨绝杀 鲁能5-4舜天夺冠". Sports.sina.com.cn. 2014-11-22. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  37. ^ "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão". Globo Esporte (in Portuguese). December 6, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2009.
[edit]
    Walter Montillo
    Montillo with Universidad de Chile in 2020
    Personal information
    Full nameWalter Damián Montillo
    Date of birth (1984-04-14) 14 April 1984 (age 41)
    Place of birthLanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
    PositionAttacking midfielder
    Youth career
    San Lorenzo
    Senior career*
    YearsTeamApps(Gls)
    2002–2007San Lorenzo97(6)
    2006–2007Morelia (loan)25(2)
    2008–2010Universidad de Chile62(10)
    2010–2012Cruzeiro89(23)
    2013–2014Santos26(5)
    2014–2016Shandong Luneng64(14)
    2017Botafogo6(0)
    2018–2019Tigre34(6)
    2020–2021Universidad de Chile31(4)
    Total434(70)
    International career
    2003Argentina U205(0)
    2011–2013Argentina6(0)
    * Club domestic league appearances and goals

    Walter Damián Montillo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwalteɾ monˈtiʝo]; born 14 April 1984) is an Argentine former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

    Career

    San Lorenzo

    He began in the youth ranks of Argentine club San Lorenzo and his professional debut came in 2002. In 2006, he moved to Mexican side Monarcas Morelia. He was a fixture in the starting line-up for the Mexican club. He returned to San Lorenzo in 2007, but did not find regularity with the first team, only playing six games.

    In 2008, he was sold to Universidad de Chile for $1 million and signed a five-year contract with the club. At the time the price tag was the most ever paid by a Chilean club. However, since the move, Colo-Colo paid $1.2 million for Domingo Salcedo and then paid $2.2 for Macnelly Torres.

    Universidad de Chile

    Actuating at Universidad de Chile, after a poor beginning, he started becoming a notorious player, as well as one of the La U's most respectable ones, considered by the manager Sergio Markarián itself the one who usually commanded the moves in the team. In the 2010 Copa Libertadores, he obtained visibility in Brazil, after good appearances in the matches against Flamengo, doing even a beautiful coverage goal in the second match.[1]

    Although losing it, they won over Flamengo by away goal. During the competition, Montillo dedicated his goals to his newborn baby Santino, who has Down syndrome;[2] he grew visibly emotional after the crowd then chanted in support of Santino.

    During the campaign in La U into Libertadores, Montillo became harassed in many Brazilian teams, including Flamengo and Vasco da Gama,[3] but the one who really did get the Argentinean midfielder was Cruzeiro; even though his contract renew with Universidad de Chile until 2014, after rejecting the Flamengo's offer. His hiring at the Celeste squad was announced on July 2 by US$3.5 million,[4] and he joined the club after Universidad de Chile finished playing the Copa Libertadores, which the team left in the semifinals.[5]

    Cruzeiro

    2010

    On 15 August, he made his debut against São Paulo FC, in a 2–2 away draw, making an assist to the 83rd-minute goal by Thiago Ribeiro.[6] Montillo scored his first goal against Corinthians in a 1–0 win in the 3rd minute,[7] match that took in place in Uberlândia. Besides conducting the team's midfield, he showed himself as a scorer as never did before — in 15 matches, he scored 7 times, beating his total score at San Lorenzo, which he considered the best moment in its career —. With Montillo, the squad's avail increased from 50% to 62%.

    In 2010's December 5, after Cruzeiro get the runner-up in the Brazilian League,[8] montillo was laureate with the Armando Nogueira Trophy as the best player in the competition.[9] In the following day, he got Placar's Bola de Prata as one of the best midfielders of the League,[10] receiving it from the hands of Sorín — an oldschool idol in Cruzeiro.

    2011

    In 2011, at the first match in the Copa Libertadores done by Cruzeiro in the year, Montillo scored twice, as well as giving assistance in the rout over the Argentinean Estudiantes by 5-0[11] — in a beautiful spectacle that had a special taste for Cruzeiro, once their last match was played their elimination at the 2009 Copa Libertadores by 1–2 at the Mineirão[12] —. Wondrously, the Celeste squad was eliminated at the round of, against Colombian Once Caldas, a fact that shocked supporters and the South America's media.

    In the Brazilian league, after being criticized along the entire Cruzeiro squad, which began very poorly the championship, Montillo recovered its football with the arising of the manager Joel Santana. He did the two goals of the victory over Grêmio by the 8th round, on July 6,[13] getting the best scorer position in the league for a few rounds.[14] Diverging among the bad Cruzeiro appearance in the Brazilian League in that year, Montillo then won his second Bola de Prata[15] followed by the title as one of the best midfielders in the league again.[16] In 2011, he was the Argentinean midfielder who most scored in all the world.[17]

    2012

    In 2012's 25 February, Montillo became Cruzeiro's biggest foreign scorer of all time since 1942 — when the team left its old name Palestra Itália —, after scoring twice against Democrata, reaching the mark of 30 goals, beating Víctor Aristizábal, which scored 28 times with the Celeste uniform. In March, the player renewed its contract to actuate in Cruzeiro until the end of 2015. Cruzeiro's president Gilvan Tavares increased the termination fine to €80 million, making Montillo the most expensive player in the South America.

    Santos

    Montillo playing for Santos.

    On 3 January 2013, through Twitter, Santos announced Montillo as their player for next season. Despite the undisclosed negotiation, it is thought that Montillo was bought for R$16 million.[18] Montillo must wear shirt number 10, that was worn until 2012 by Paulo Henrique Ganso. The coach of the club, Muricy Ramalho, praised his coming.[19] The player made his debut wearing the shirt of Peixe on January 16, 2013, when the club won Grêmio Barueri for 4–0. Montillo approved the victory and his partnership with Neymar, who he praised.[20]

    Shandong Luneng

    In January 2014, Montillo joined Chinese side Shandong Luneng for approximately €7.5 million.[21]

    Botafogo

    In December 2016, it was announced that Montillo joined Botafogo.[22] He made his 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut on 26 June 2017 against Avaí starting the match but being replaced after only seven minutes due to a calf injury,[23] having suffered the same injury twice in the previous months.[24]

    Montillo announced his retirement on 29 June 2017.[25]

    International career

    He played for Argentina U20 in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in United Arab Emirates. He played in most of the team's games. Recently, he was called by Alejandro Sabella to play the second match of the mini-tournament "Superclássico das Américas" against Brazil,[26] where only players who were playing in South America could be called, wearing the number 7. Although the loss by 2–0, Montillo was very praised by the Argentinean media.[27] He was called again to represent Argentina in the friendly match against Sweden on 6 February 2013, but he remained on the bench the 90 minutes.

    He made his first full appearance for the national team against Venezuela in a World Cup qualification match on 22 March 2013. His acting in this game was praised by coach of Santos, Montillo's club, Muricy Ramalho. According to Ramalho, the Argentinian "was very well. He is improving step by step."[28] On 7 June 2013 against Colombia he was one of the starting eleven, substituting the injured Lionel Messi.

    Personal life

    His eldest son, Valentín, is a Chilean-born footballer from the Escuela de Fútbol Madrid Oeste Boadilla (E.F.M.O. Boadilla).[29]

    After football

    In 2021, he became a football agent and joined BYP Argentina, a football agency.[30]

    At the same time he is a football agent, he performs as an author. His first book, Gracias a la vida (Thanks to life), is an autobiography published in 2021 that includes a prologue of Neymar.[31] In 2022 he published Carlitos Cachaña, a children's book about a child who dreams of being a professional footballer.[32]

    Career statistics

    Club

    Appearances and goals by club, season and competition [33]
    ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
    DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    San Lorenzo2002–03Argentine Primera División4040
    2003–0430331334
    2004–0528170351
    2005–06292292
    2007–086060
    Total9761011077
    Morelia (loan)200607Liga MX25230282
    Universidad de Chile2008Chilean Primera División35600356
    20091720010310285
    201010200122224
    Total621000223108515
    Cruzeiro2010Série A237237
    20113412106735121
    201232411420458
    Total89232110207311936
    Santos2013Série A26518251498
    20141010
    Total26519251508
    Shandong Luneng2014Chinese Super League2625060372
    2015143414210236
    2016249201043613
    Total6414111206109621
    Botafogo2017Série A607040170
    Tigre2018–19Argentine Primera División2041072286
    2019–201420010152
    Total3461082438
    Universidad de Chile2020Chilean Primera División3141010334
    Career Total434704712202641313257799

    International appearances and goals

    Honours

    San Lorenzo

    Universidad de Chile

    Cruzeiro

    Shandong Luneng

    Individual

    See also

    References

    1. ^ Montillo scores a great goal over Flamengo at Libertadores 2010
    2. ^ Pai do Santino, Montillo encara barreiras: ‘Não posso ficar chorando’
    3. ^ Sondado por Fla e Vasco, Montillo renova com Universidad de Chile
    4. ^ Cruzeiro confirma a vinda de Montillo Archived 2012-12-31 at archive.today
    5. ^ 2010 Copa Libertadores
    6. ^ São Paulo 2 x 2 Cruzeiro – 14ª Rodada do Brasileirão 2010 (15/08/10)
    7. ^ Cruzeiro 1 x 0 Corinthians – 25/08/10 – 1º Gol de Montillo
    8. ^ Cruzeiro vence o Palmeiras de virada e termina o campeonato como vice-campeão
    9. ^ Cruzeirense Montillo brilha e fatura o Troféu Armando Nogueira 2010
    10. ^ VÍDEOS: Montillo ganha Bola de Prata e repete prêmio de Wagner em 2008 Archived 2012-12-31 at archive.today
    11. ^ Cruzeiro 5x0 Estudiantes – Vídeo + Narração Alberto Rodrigues Itatiaia
    12. ^ Final Libertadores da América 2009 Estudiantes 2 x 1 Cruzeiro
    13. ^ Os gols de Cruzeiro 2 x 0 Grêmio pela 8ª rodada do Brasileirão 2011
    14. ^ Montillo vira artilheiro do Brasileirão, mas foca no título da competição
    15. ^ VÍDEO: Montillo destoa em campanha péssima do Cruzeiro e leva Bola de Prata Archived 2012-12-31 at archive.today
    16. ^ Montillo é eleito melhor meia do Campeonato Brasileiro – Nação Azul
    17. ^ Montillo é o armador argentino que mais marcou gols no mundo
    18. ^ "Santos anuncia a contratação de Montillo" (in Portuguese)
    19. ^ "Muricy elogia contratação de Montillo e espera por mais reforços" (in Portuguese)
    20. ^ "Montillo aprova estreia e início de parceria com Neymar no Santos" (in Portuguese)
    21. ^ "Montillo acerta ida para time chines mas pede para treinar no Santos"
    22. ^ "Argentino Walter Montillo reforçará o meio-campo do Botafogo em 2017
    23. ^ "Jair Ventura elogia Montillo e relata sofrimento após nova lesão do argentino | Torcedores.com". Archived from the original on 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
    24. ^ "Após nova lesão, Montillo é liberado de treino e futuro no Botafogo fica incerto | Botafogo | O Dia".
    25. ^ "Em lágrimas, Montillo confirma adeus ao futebol: "Tirei um peso das costas"". Globo Esporte (in Portuguese). 29 June 2017.
    26. ^ Com Montillo, D’Alessandro, Bolatti e Guiñazu, Sabella surpreende em lista para o Superclássico
    27. ^ Olé Magazine – "Su primera vez"
    28. ^ "Muricy comemora atuação de Montillo pela seleção: "Está melhorando" "
    29. ^ "¿Alo, Pellegrino? Hijo de Walter Montillo se luce en categorías formativas del fútbol español". Bolavip Chile (in Spanish). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
    30. ^ Vega, Camilo (15 August 2021). "Walter Montillo es el nuevo representante de talento chileno". Central Deportes (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2022.
    31. ^ Puebla, Diego (11 May 2021). "La biografía del ídolo azul Walter Montillo es la quinta más vendida del país". Futuro Chile (in Spanish). Radio Futuro. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
    32. ^ Fajardo, Cristián (8 July 2022). ""Carlitos Cachaña": el primer libro infantil que publica Walter Montillo". RedGol (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 July 2022.
    33. ^ Walter Montillo at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
    34. ^ "Brasil y Argentina se enfrentarán en septiembre". FIFA. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
    35. ^ "Acreditaciones de prensa para Argentina-Brasil". AFA. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
    36. ^ "足协杯-麦克格文压哨绝杀 鲁能5-4舜天夺冠". Sports.sina.com.cn. 2014-11-22. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
    37. ^ "Prêmio Craque do Brasileirão". Globo Esporte (in Portuguese). December 6, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2009.
    • Walter Montillo at Soccerway
    • Walter Montillo at National-Football-Teams.com
    • Walter Montillo – Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI (in Spanish)
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