Rubén Montoya Explained

Rubén Montoya
Birth Date:18 June 1940
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Years1:1969–1970
Clubs1:América de Quito
Years2:1970–1974
Clubs2:Barcelona
Years3:1973
Clubs3:Miami Toros
Caps3:19
Goals3:0
Years4:1974
Clubs4:Toronto Italia
Years5:1974–1975
Clubs5:UNAM Pumas

Rubén Montoya (born June 18, 1940) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Montoya played in the Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol in 1969 with América de Quito.[1] In his debut season with America he was named the Ecuador Player of the Year.[2] In 1970, he played with Barcelona S.C., and featured in the 1972 Copa Libertadores.[3] [4] In the summer of 1973 he played in the North American Soccer League with Miami Toros.[5] [6] In his debut season with Miami he played in 19 matches.[7]

In 1974, he played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Italia.[8] The following season he played in the Mexican Primera División with UNAM Pumas.[9] [10] During his tenure with Pumas he assisted in securing the Copa México, and the Campeón de Campeones.[11]

Personal life

Montoya also served as an ordained Baptist minister.[12] [13]

References

  1. Web site: 2020-03-30. Fútbol en América: Club Deportivo AMÉRICA. 2021-06-04. Fútbol en América.
  2. News: March 20, 1973. Toros Sign First Player. 38. Miami Herald.
  3. Web site: Rubén Montoya » Estadísticas ante América de Quito. 2021-06-04. livefutbol.com. es.
  4. Web site: Recuerdos del "Ídolo": 95 años de Barcelona SC. 2021-06-04. www.vistazo.com. es-EC.
  5. News: Van Smith. Bill. July 9, 1973. Montoya's Play Earns Cheers Now. 72. Miami Herald.
  6. News: Waring. Ed. June 4, 1973. Metros flash their best form, but Toros win in last minutes: Archibald scores only goal off high pass from teammate. S6. The Globe and Mail.
  7. Web site: NASL-Ruben Montoya. 2021-06-04. www.nasljerseys.com.
  8. News: May 21, 1974. Tigers drop two games. 23. Ottawa Citizen.
  9. Web site: Priego. Francisco Güemes. 2018-10-02. Fútbol sin compromisos: LOS EXTRANJEROS DE LA 75-76. 2021-06-04. Fútbol sin compromisos.
  10. Web site: Rosas. Sergio Luis. May 31, 2010. Los penales. 2021-06-05. El Siglo. es-ES.
  11. Web site: Mexico - List of Super Cup Winners. 2021-06-05. RSSSF.
  12. News: September 11, 1973. Minister. 7. Morning Herald.
  13. News: Rand. Jonathan. July 2, 1973. Montoya stops automatic with a prayer and a lunge. 34. Miami News.

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