Fernando Montero facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fernando Montero Mata | ||
| Date of birth | 1 November 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Limón, Costa Rica | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 197?–1980 | Costa Rica | 10 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 April 2015 |
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Montero and the second or maternal family name is Mata.
Fernando Montero Mata, born on November 1, 1948, is a retired football player from Costa Rica. He was a talented striker, which means he played in a forward position, focusing on scoring goals for his team.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Fernando Montero was known by his nickname, Macho. He played for several football clubs during his career.
Time with Herediano
- He played most notably for Herediano.
- With Herediano, he helped the team win three league titles.
- In 1974, he was the top goalscorer in the league, scoring 19 goals.
Other Teams and International Play
- Montero also played for his hometown club, Limonense.
- He had chances to play football in other countries.
- These countries included El Salvador, Guatemala, South Africa, and the United States.
Playing for Costa Rica
Fernando Montero also represented his home country, Costa Rica, in international matches.
- He played in the qualifying games for the Olympic Games in 1976 and 1980.
- In total, he played 10 games for Costa Rica.
- He scored 2 goals for the national team.
About His Life
Fernando "Macho" 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.
More Information
- Profile on Herediano's website
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Montero para niños
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