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César Montes

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César Jasib Montes Castro (born 24 February 1997) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow and the Mexico national team.

César Montes
Montes with Mexico in 2025
Personal information
Full name César Jasib Montes Castro[1]
Date of birth (1997-02-24) 24 February 1997 (age 29)[1]
Place of birth Hermosillo, Mexico
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)[2]
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Lokomotiv Moscow
Number 23
Youth career
2013–2014 Pobablo Miguel Alemán FC
2014–2015 Monterrey
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2022 Monterrey 216 (9)
2023 Espanyol 20 (3)
2023–2024 Almería 22 (0)
2024– Lokomotiv Moscow 42 (4)
International career‡
2018 Mexico U21 4 (0)
2016–2021 Mexico U23 12 (0)
2017– Mexico 65 (4)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Winner2019 United StatesTeam
Winner2023 United States–CanadaTeam
Winner2025 United States–CanadaTeam
CONCACAF Nations League
Winner2025 United States
Runner-up2024 United States
Third place2023 United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 TokyoTeam
Toulon Tournament
Runner-up2018 FranceTeam
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 May 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 31 March 2026

Club career

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Monterrey

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During a youth league playoff match with Pobablo Miguel Alemán FC against Monterrey, he caught the attention of the opposing team.[3] He was eventually brought onto Monterrey's youth team and on 2 August 2015, Montes played his first match with Monterrey against the Portuguese team Benfica on the inauguration of the Estadio BBVA Bancomer. Montes came in as a substitute for the second half, and at the 48th minute he scored the first ever-goal in the Estadio BBVA Bancomer. Monterrey defeated Benfica 3–0.[4]

Montes made his official debut for Monterrey on 29 July 2015, against Correcaminos UAT in an Apertura 2015 Copa MX group stage match, where Monterrey defeated Correcaminos 3–1.[5] At the end of the 2016 Clausura, he was listed in the Best XI.[6]

At the end of December 2019, Montes would win the 2019 Apertura finals against América.[7]

With Monterrey's victory of the 2019–20 Copa MX, they had obtained the continental treble.[8]

Clásico Regiomontano

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Clásico Regiomontano matches against crosstown rivals Tigres UANL have proven to be significant for Montes, scoring three goals against them to date.[9] He made his league debut on 19 September 2015 against Tigres UANL, contributing a 40-meter long ball assist to Rogelio Funes Mori to score the only goal for Monterrey where they lost Monterrey lost 3–1.[10][11] On 14 May 2016, he would score Monterrey's only goal of the second leg of the Clausura 2016 championship quarter-final against Tigres UANL, losing 2–1, but with an aggregate score of 4–3 in favor of Monterrey to allow them move onto the semi-final against América.[12]

On 29 October 2016, he would tie the game against Tigres UANL, 1–1.[13] On 21 April 2017, Montes scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Tigres UANL.[14]

Espanyol

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On 27 December 2022, Montes moved abroad and joined La Liga club RCD Espanyol, with a contract until 2028.[15] He made his debut for the club on 7 January 2023, in a 2–2 home draw against Girona FC.

Almería

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Following Espanyol's relegation, Montes submitted a transfer request and, on September 1st, completed a move to Almería.[16] He reportedly signed a six-year deal, with the club paying a €14 million transfer fee, making Montes the most expensive signing in the club's history.[17]

Lokomotiv Moscow

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On 12 September 2024, Montes signed for Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow on a five-year deal.[18]

International career

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Youth

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Montes playing against South Korea in the 2016 Summer Olympics

Montes was part of Marco Antonio Ruiz's roster that participated in the 2018 Toulon Tournament.[19] He would go on to appear in all group stage matches including the semi-final, except for the final where Mexico would go to lose 1–2 against England since he picked up an injury in the previous match against Turkey.[20] He would go on to be included in the Best XI team of the tournament.[21]

On 7 July 2016, Montes was named by Raúl Gutiérrez to be included in Mexico's 21-man squad that would participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[22] He would appear in all of Mexico's group stage matches but Mexico would finish third in their group and were thus eliminated from the competition.

Ruled out for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship as it was not a FIFA-sanctioned tournament, Montes was called up by Jaime Lozano to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics.[23] He won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.[24]

Senior

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Montes playing against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup

Montes was called up by the senior national team to participate in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[25] He would make his debut on 13 July 2017 during a group stage match against Jamaica, coming in as a substitute for Rodolfo Pizarro at half-time, finishing the game at 0–0.[26]

On 6 June 2019, Montes was called up by coach Gerardo Martino to participate in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.[27] He appeared as a substitute in the group stage match against Cuba and as a starter in the final group stage match against Martinique as Mexico went on to win the tournament.[28]

In October 2022, Montes was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and in November, he was ultimately included in the final 26-man roster.[29]

Montes was included in Diego Cocca's roster for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. During the semi-final match against the United States, Montes was sent off in the 69th minute after getting in a physical altercation with Weston McKennie, who was also sent off in the 71st minute after a VAR check. Montes was given a four-match suspension by CONCACAF, which included the third place match against Panama and the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage.[30]

Montes was included in the subsequent 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[31] Mexico won the tournament after defeating Panama.[32]

Montes was part of the roster that participated at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, scoring three times, once in Mexico's 3–2 victory over the Dominican Republic and both goals in the 2–0 win over Suriname. Mexico won the competition defeating rivals the United States 2–1 in the final. He was subsequently included in the competition's Best XI.[33]

Style of play

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Montes had been described as a ball-playing defender with skilled range of passing, and has shown on occasions that he is able to pick out long-range passes, and can execute a well-timed and accurate slide tackle. His stature allows him to participate in set-piece situations, specifically regarding headers and defending high passes into the penalty area.[34][35][36]

Personal life

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His younger brother, Alán, is also a professional footballer, playing for TFF 1. Lig club Serikspor.[citation needed]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 1 May 2026[37]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Monterrey 2015–16 Liga MX 33141——372
2016–17 334602[b]1—415
2017–18 270100——370
2018–19 252107[b]0—332
2019–20 241101—2[c]0362
2020–21 300—6[b]0—360
2021–22 281——1[c]1292
2022–23 160———160
Total 21693121513126513
Espanyol 2022–23 La Liga 20320——223
Almería 2023–24 210———210
2024–25 Segunda División 10———10
Total 220———220
Lokomotiv Moscow 2024–25 Russian Premier League 16042——202
2025–26 26430——294
Total 424720000496
Career total 300164041513135822

International

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As of match played 31 March 2026[38]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Mexico 201750
20194[a]0
202020
202171
2022150
202390
202490
2025123
202620
Total654
  1. ↑ Montes additionally played a match against Martinique in 2019, which is not recognized by FIFA.
Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by César Montes
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.30 June 2021Nissan Stadium, Nashville, United States Panama2–03–0Friendly
2.14 June 2025SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, United States Dominican Republic3–13–22025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
3.18 June 2025AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States Suriname1–02–0
4.2–0

Honours

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See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – List of Players: Mexico (MEX)" (PDF). FIFA. 15 November 2022. p. 18. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  2. ↑ https://www.fclm.ru/players/21139/
  3. ↑ "ENTREVISTA: "Que nadie les diga que no lo pueden lograr": Cesar Jasib Montes". Triunfodeportivo.com. Retrieved 20 September 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Hernández Rosete, Sahid (2 August 2015). "Rayados goleó a Benfica en inauguración". Medio Tiempo. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Rafalowski, Alan (3 August 2015). "César Montes, inscrito en la historia de Rayados con 1er gol en nuevo estadio". ESPN Deportes. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  6. ↑ "Lo Mejor del Clausura 2016". LigaMX.net (in Spanish). Liga Bancomer MX. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  7. ↑ Marshall, Tom (30 December 2019). "Monterrey defeat Club America on penalties to win Liga MX 2019 Apertura title". ESPN. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "¡TRI-PLE-TE! | Rayados consiguió triplete y ahora va por el campeonato del Guard1anes 2020". 90 Min (in Spanish). 5 November 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  9. ↑ Mediotiempo, Editorial (29 May 2026). "César Montes, la pesadilla de Tigres". Mediotiempo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  10. ↑ Vanegas, Fernando (20 September 2015). "Se lleva Tigres el Clásico regio". nnc.mx. Archived from the original on 21 December 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  11. ↑ Berterame, Chaine (29 May 2026). "Ngành S". Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  12. ↑ Notimex. "Cardiaco pase de Monterrey; elimina con polémica a Tigres". Excélsior (in Mexican Spanish). Archived from the original on 21 December 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "Tigres vs Rayados de Monterrey (1-1): resumen, resultado y goles". Diario AS (in Mexican Spanish). 30 October 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  14. ↑ Mediotiempo, Editorial (29 May 2026). "César Montes, la pesadilla de Tigres". Mediotiempo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "César Montes joins RCD Espanyol". RCD Espanyol. 27 December 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  16. ↑ "César Montes, traspassat a la UD Almeria" [César Montes, transferred to UD Almería] (in Catalan). RCD Espanyol. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  17. ↑ "César Montes, ¿el fichaje más caro en la historia del Almería?". 2 September 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  18. ↑ "Сесар Монтес – новый защитник "Локомотива"!" [Cesar Montes is the new defender of Lokomotiv!]. www.fclm.ru (in Russian). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  19. ↑ "Revelan convocatoria del Tri Sub-21 para el torneo Esperanzas de Toulon". ESPN. 22 May 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  20. ↑ "César Montes se perderá la Final de Toulon". Medio Tiempo. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  21. ↑ "L'équipe type du Festival International Espoirs 2018" (in French). Toulon Tournament. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "Definida la convocatoria del Tri para Juegos Olímpicos". Medio Tiempo (in Spanish). 7 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  23. ↑ "Revelan lista oficial de la Selección Sub-23 que acudirá a Tokio 2020". 5 July 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  24. ↑ "México gana el bronce tras vencer 3-1 a Japón | TUDN Fútbol Olímpico Varonil | TUDN". Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  25. ↑ "Lista la convocatoria de México para la Copa Oro - MARCA Claro México". MARCA Claro México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  26. ↑ "Debuta César Montes con la Selección Mexicana". espndeportes.espn.com. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  27. ↑ Mediotiempo, Editorial (29 May 2026). "Selección Mexicana anuncia lista definitiva para Copa Oro 2019". Mediotiempo (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  28. 1 2 Straus, Brian (7 July 2019). "Mexico Turns Tide, Wins Gold Cup Title Again vs. Wasteful USMNT". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
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  30. ↑ "Mexico Fútbol Players Suspended After Nation's League Semifinal — Here's the Latest". Remezcla. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  31. ↑ "¿Jaime Lozano jugará la Copa Oro 2023 con la convocatoria de Diego Cocca? | TUDN Copa Oro | TUDN". Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  32. ↑ "México gana la Copa Oro por novena vez al derrotar a Panamá". 16 July 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  33. ↑ "Díaz, Jiménez, Richards headline Gold Cup Best XI". CONCACAF. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
  34. ↑ Hernandez, Cesar (23 April 2016). "Cesar Montes, Javier Eduardo Lopez and Alexis Vega's El Tri claims". ESPN. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  35. ↑ Harrison, Thomas (7 September 2016). "Scout Report: César Montes Monterrey's young defensive jewel". Outsideoftheboot.com. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  36. ↑ Marshall, Tom (30 December 2016). "Lozano, Pineda, Montes, Pizarro and Aguirre are El Tri's ones to watch". ESPN. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  37. ↑ César Montes at Soccerway
  38. ↑ César Montes at National-Football-Teams.com
  39. ↑ "Mexico win Olympic bronze medal after beating hosts Japan at Tokyo 2020". Goal. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  40. ↑ "Mexico beats Panama in Gold Cup final with late Gimenez goal". ESPN. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  41. ↑ "United States 1-2 Mexico: Mauricio Pochettino's side beaten in Gold Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  42. ↑ Press, Associated (24 March 2025). "Mexico win first Nations League final thanks to Raúl Jiménez double". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  43. ↑ "César Montes Ganó el Balón de Oro al Mejor Novato". Ligabancomer.mx. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  44. ↑ "Liga MX unveils its final roster for the 2021 All-Star game". AS. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  45. ↑ "IFFHS". Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  46. ↑ "Reyna, Pulisic head up Nations League Finals Best XI". CONCACAF. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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