Paolo Montero
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| Paolo Montero | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Ronald Paolo Montero Iglesias[1] | |
| Date of birth | September 3, 1971 (age 35) | |
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay  |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |
| Position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Peñarol | |
| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (goals) |
| 1990-1991 1992-1996 1996-2005 2006-2007 2007- |
Peñarol Atalanta Juventus San Lorenzo Peñarol |
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| National team** | ||
| 1991-2005[2] [3] | Uruguay | 48 (3) |
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* Professional club appearances and goals |
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Ronald Paolo Montero Iglesias[1] (born September 3, 1971) is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a central defender with Peñarol of Uruguay. He is well known for his poor disciplinary record and rough tackles[4], which have earned him a reputation as "being something of an uncompromising hardman"[5]; he currently holds the record for the greatest number of red cards received in Serie A[6]. However, he has also been described as "skillful on the ball and calm under pressure"[5], and a "wonderfully talented and intelligent footballer".[6] His international reputation is one of a man who was "fearsome, immovable and essential, in a back line that conquered Italy and Europe."[7]
[edit] Biography
Montero was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, into a footballing family; his father is ex-Uruguay international Julio Montero. As a child, Paolo had to maintain good grades at school, otherwise his father would not allow to him to attend football practise.[7] As a professional, Montero played for Peñarol and Atalanta prior to joining Juventus in 1996. It was here that he achieved great success with the club, winning four scudetti with the Turin club, which he left in 2005[8]; Montero was believed to have been Zinedine Zidane's best friend during the pair's time together at Juventus.[7]
After his tenure at Juventus, he moved to Argentinian club San Lorenzo. His time at San Lorenzo was short lived however, as he constantly missed games due injuries. Montero also captained his country in their bid to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in an intercontinental playoff against Australia, the country the Uruguayans defeated on route to qualify for the 2002 tournament four years before. Sadly for Montero, he limped off with a hamstring injury during the second game in Sydney, and Australia qualified for the World Cup winning 4-2 on penalties. After the defeat, Montero immediately announced his international retirement, saying "[w]hat happened today was such a pity as this group of players deserved to be at the World Cup finals."[9]
In 2006, offers came in from clubs such as Olympiakos[10]; however, Paolo chose to go to his personal childhood club (and where he began his career), Uruguayan and South American giants, Peñarol.
[edit] Honours
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[edit] References
- ^ a b The Football Box. The Football Box - Football from Around the Globe (Dutch). Retrieved on February 11, 2007.
- ^ CNN. CNN Sports Illustrated. Retrieved on February 11, 2007.
- ^ 2006 World Fifa World Cup Info. Retrieved on February 11, 2007.
- ^ Four Four Two. Four Four Two Interview. Retrieved on February 11, 2007.
- ^ a b ABC Sport. World Cup 2002 Information. Retrieved on February 12, 2007.
- ^ a b BBC Sport. Montero the key for Uruguay Information. Retrieved on February 12, 2007.
- ^ a b c Goal.com. The Great Centre-Bacls. Retrieved on February 12, 2007.
- ^ Yahoo. Paolo Montero Profile. Retrieved on February 13, 2007.
- ^ Yahoo. A sad farewell for Montero. Retrieved on February 13, 2007.
- ^ Geocities/Juventus Football club. Rumors. Retrieved on February 13, 2007.
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Uruguay squad - 2002 FIFA World Cup | |
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1 Carini | 2 Méndez | 3 Lembo | 4 Montero | 5 García | 6 Rodríguez | 7 Guigou | 8 Varela | 9 Silva | 10 O'Neill | 11 Magallanes | 12 Munúa | 13 Abreu | 14 Sorondo | 15 Olivera | 16 Romero | 17 Regueiro | 18 Morales | 19 Bizera | 20 Recoba | 21 Forlán | 22 de los Santos | 23 Elduayen | Coach: Púa |
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