Miguel Montes
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Miguel Ángel Montes Moreno (born February 12, 1980 in Sensuntepeque
) is a Salvadoran footballer who is signed with Isidro Metapán
in the Salvadoran First Division.
Montes is the first choice goalkeeper of the Salvadoran national team
, and is regarded as one of the best players from El Salvador within the last couple of years.
. He did not sign with the club, as Indios coach José Treviño stated that reinforcements, including Montes, would not be brought in. On 15 April 2011, Miguel Montes left C.D. Águila
after 2 years in the club, first being capped in the Apertura 2009. He left because the club had not paid him for over a month and a half. On 14 May 2011, Miguel Montes signed for one year at Isidro Metapán. He told a Salvadoran radio station, "I'm happy because I reached an agreement with the people of Isidro Metapán, they were interested like me and came to the concentration, spoke with me and we reached an agreement."
. Following the Haiti game, Montes was once again neglected by national team coaches, that is until June 2007 when Mexican coach Carlos de los Cobos
called him up to participate in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
. Although he missed out on the opening two game, Montes did play in the teams third and final cup game against the USA
. Since then, Montes has become a mainstay with the national team.
On 20 March 2010, Montes was given a one year ban and a fine of $250 by the El Salvador Football Federation on account of not wearing the team's sponsored kit. He wore gloves and socks for a different sponsor on numerous occasions, including the Gold Cup in the U.S in 2009.
The federation signed a $600,000 deal with the sponsor in 2008, meaning all players were to wear the same sponsored kit to fulfill the sponsorship deal. http://www.zimbio.com/Miguel+Montes/articles/dXNCXzG2ir-/El+Salvador+Goalkeeper+Miguel+Montes+Suspended
After a year of suspension, Montes was called-up by then coach José Luis Rugamas
in a friendly international against on 24 Mach 2011. He entered as substitute for injured Dagoberto Portillo
in the second half.
Sensuntepeque
Sensuntepeque is a municipality in the Cabañas department of El Salvador....
) is a Salvadoran footballer who is signed with Isidro Metapán
A.D. Isidro Metapán
Asociación Deportiva Isidro Metapán, also known simply as Isidro Metapán, is a Salvadoran football club based in Metapán, El Salvador. The club currently plays in the Primera División, which is the top tier football league in the country...
in the Salvadoran First Division.
Montes is the first choice goalkeeper of the Salvadoran national team
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
, and is regarded as one of the best players from El Salvador within the last couple of years.
Club career
On 13 November 2009, Montes was linked with a move to the Mexican first division club Indios de Ciudad JuárezIndios de Ciudad Juarez
Club de Futbol Indios de Ciudad Juárez commonly known as Indios or Los Indios de Juárez is a Mexican football team. It emerged after the Pachuca Juniors team moved to Ciudad Juarez. Most of the players belonged to Pachuca as reserves from the first team or are younger talent...
. He did not sign with the club, as Indios coach José Treviño stated that reinforcements, including Montes, would not be brought in. On 15 April 2011, Miguel Montes left C.D. Águila
C.D. Águila
Club Deportivo Águila is a Salvadoran football club based in San Miguel. They currently play in the Primera División de Fútbol Profesional, and are one of the most prestigious teams in the country along with long-time rivals Club Deportivo FAS...
after 2 years in the club, first being capped in the Apertura 2009. He left because the club had not paid him for over a month and a half. On 14 May 2011, Miguel Montes signed for one year at Isidro Metapán. He told a Salvadoran radio station, "I'm happy because I reached an agreement with the people of Isidro Metapán, they were interested like me and came to the concentration, spoke with me and we reached an agreement."
International career
Montes received call ups to the national team in 1998 and in 2001, but did not get his first cap until 24 May 2004, in a friendly match against HaitiHaiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
. Following the Haiti game, Montes was once again neglected by national team coaches, that is until June 2007 when Mexican coach Carlos de los Cobos
Carlos de los Cobos
Carlos de los Cobos Martínez is a Mexican former football player. He last coached the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-Playing career:...
called him up to participate in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the ninth edition of the Gold Cup, the football championship of North America, Central America and the Caribbean , and was won by the United States over Mexico. It was contested in the United States from June 6 to June 24, 2007.This competition was the third...
. Although he missed out on the opening two game, Montes did play in the teams third and final cup game against the USA
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. Since then, Montes has become a mainstay with the national team.
On 20 March 2010, Montes was given a one year ban and a fine of $250 by the El Salvador Football Federation on account of not wearing the team's sponsored kit. He wore gloves and socks for a different sponsor on numerous occasions, including the Gold Cup in the U.S in 2009.
The federation signed a $600,000 deal with the sponsor in 2008, meaning all players were to wear the same sponsored kit to fulfill the sponsorship deal. http://www.zimbio.com/Miguel+Montes/articles/dXNCXzG2ir-/El+Salvador+Goalkeeper+Miguel+Montes+Suspended
After a year of suspension, Montes was called-up by then coach José Luis Rugamas
José Luis Rugamas
José Luis Rugamas Portillo is a Salvadoran football manager and former professional player. He is the current interim manager of the El Salvador national team. He represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain....
in a friendly international against on 24 Mach 2011. He entered as substitute for injured Dagoberto Portillo
Dagoberto Portillo
Dagoberto Portillo Gamero is a Salvadoran football goalkeeper who currently plays for C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo.Portillo is also an active player internationally, playing for the El Salvador national team.-Club:...
in the second half.