Daniel Montenegro
Encyclopedia
Daniel Gastón Montenegro (born March 28, 1979 in Buenos Aires
) is an Argentine
football
er who mainly plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Club América
, in the Mexican first division.
Rolfi holds an Italian
passport
, and is the younger brother of Ariel Montenegro
, also a professional footballer.
in 1997; he went to represent Club Atlético Independiente
(on three different spells, teaming up with sibling Ariel
in the first), Olympique de Marseille
(who loaned him three times during his contract, namely to Spanish
outfits), FC Saturn Moscow Oblast
in Russia
, and Club Atlético River Plate
(two stints).
His goal scoring record for Independiente is very impressive with 41 goals in 104 matches from midfield.
In 2006, Montenegro re-joined Independiente for a third time, often acting as team captain.
In 2009, the Mexican soccer club Club America
was interested in his services. The first attempt to sign him failed, as the 2.5 million dollar offer was rejected by Independiente; the president of Independiente said that he will only be leaving for 6 million dollars. However, on July 17, 2009 it was confirmed that he will be playing for Club America
for the sum of 3 million dollars. He made his goal scoring debut against Deportivo Toluca F.C.with a goal from half of the pitch. Club America
won 7-2 that evening. Rolfi Montenegro has family in Los Angeles in Huntington Park, Currently Rolfi and Alberto Santos are bestfriends since Rolfi used to play in Independiente de Argentina. Alberto Santos is currently a player in the U21 of Club America.
team at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
, and made his full
international debut against Chile
, on April 18, 2007.
He was called up again late in the following year (November 19, 2008) for a friendly against Scotland
, with the national side then coached by Diego Maradona
.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
er who mainly plays as an attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, in the Mexican first division.
Rolfi holds an Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
passport
Passport
A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth....
, and is the younger brother of Ariel Montenegro
Ariel Montenegro
Ariel Alfredo Montenegro Casella is an Argentine footballer who currently plays with Peñarroya CF in the Tercera División, as a midfielder....
, also a professional footballer.
Club career
Montenegro began his professional career at Club Atlético HuracánClub Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán is a sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second level of the Argentine football league system. Huracán home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.Huracán was...
in 1997; he went to represent Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
(on three different spells, teaming up with sibling Ariel
Ariel Montenegro
Ariel Alfredo Montenegro Casella is an Argentine footballer who currently plays with Peñarroya CF in the Tercera División, as a midfielder....
in the first), Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
(who loaned him three times during his contract, namely to Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
outfits), FC Saturn Moscow Oblast
FC Saturn Moscow Oblast
FC Saturn Ramenskoye was a Russian football club, based in the Moscow suburb of Ramenskoye. It is also known as FC Saturn Moscow Region . The club was founded in 1946...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, and Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
(two stints).
His goal scoring record for Independiente is very impressive with 41 goals in 104 matches from midfield.
In 2006, Montenegro re-joined Independiente for a third time, often acting as team captain.
In 2009, the Mexican soccer club Club America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
was interested in his services. The first attempt to sign him failed, as the 2.5 million dollar offer was rejected by Independiente; the president of Independiente said that he will only be leaving for 6 million dollars. However, on July 17, 2009 it was confirmed that he will be playing for Club America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
for the sum of 3 million dollars. He made his goal scoring debut against Deportivo Toluca F.C.with a goal from half of the pitch. Club America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
won 7-2 that evening. Rolfi Montenegro has family in Los Angeles in Huntington Park, Currently Rolfi and Alberto Santos are bestfriends since Rolfi used to play in Independiente de Argentina. Alberto Santos is currently a player in the U21 of Club America.
International career
Montenegro represented the Argentina Under-20Argentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
team at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Nigeria between April 3 and April 24, 1999. The 1999 championship was the 12th contested.- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.-Squads:...
, and made his full
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
international debut against Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
, on April 18, 2007.
He was called up again late in the following year (November 19, 2008) for a friendly against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, with the national side then coached by Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
.
Titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 |  Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points... |
Spanish Cup Copa del Rey The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol .... |
| Apertura 2002 |  IndependienteClub Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
Argentine League Primera División Argentina The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs... |
| Clausura 2004 | River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
Argentine League Primera División Argentina The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs... |