Fernando Montero facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando Montero Mata | ||
| Date of birth | 1 November 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Limón, Costa Rica | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1969–1970 | Limonense | ||
| 1971–1972 | Cartaginés | ||
| 1973–1982 | Herediano | ||
| 1975 | → Platense (loan) | ||
| 1981 | → Municipal (loan) | ||
| 1982 | Limonense | ||
| 1983 | Jade East Dynamos | ||
| 1983–1984 | El Carmen | ||
| 1985 | Águila | ||
| 1986 | Club España | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 197?–1980 | Costa Rica | 10 | (2) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Fernando Montero Mata, born on November 1, 1948, is a former football player from Costa Rica. He was a talented striker, which means he played in a forward position to score goals for his team.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Fernando Montero was known by his nickname, Macho. He played for many football clubs during his career.
Time with Herediano
He is best known for his time with Herediano. With Herediano, he helped his team win three league championships. In 1974, he was the top goal scorer in the league, scoring 19 goals!
Other Teams and Countries
Montero also played for his hometown club, Limonense. He also had the chance to play football in other countries. He played in El Salvador, Guatemala, South Africa, and the United States.
Playing for Costa Rica
Fernando Montero also represented his home country, Costa Rica. He played for the national team in important matches.
Olympic Qualifiers
He took part in the qualifying games for the Olympic Games in both 1976 and 1980. These games decide which teams get to play in the Olympics.
National Team Record
Overall, he played 10 games for the Costa Rican national team. In these games, he scored 2 goals.
About Fernando Montero's Life
Fernando Montero was born in Limón, Costa Rica. His parents were Emilio Montero and Consuelo Mata. He is married to Francini Soto Arguedas, and they have four children together.
