Rise to Success: Career Highlights of César Montes

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 15, 2025

How César Montes built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

César Montes is a Mexican professional footballer currently playing as a centre-back for Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League. He is also a member of the Mexico national team. Montes is a defender.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2015: Official Debut for Monterrey

In July 2015, César Montes made his official debut for Monterrey against Correcaminos UAT in an Apertura 2015 Copa MX group stage match, where Monterrey won 3–1.

August 2015: First Match and Goal for Monterrey

In August 2015, César Montes played his first match with Monterrey against Benfica during the inauguration of Estadio BBVA Bancomer. He scored the first-ever goal in the stadium at the 48th minute, contributing to Monterrey's 3–0 victory.

September 2015: League Debut Against Tigres UANL

In September 2015, César Montes made his league debut against Tigres UANL, providing a 40-meter long ball assist to Rogelio Funes Mori, though Monterrey lost 3–1.

May 2016: Goal Against Tigres UANL in Quarter-Final

In May 2016, César Montes scored Monterrey's only goal in the second leg of the Clausura 2016 championship quarter-final against Tigres UANL, losing 2–1 but advancing to the semi-final with an aggregate score of 4–3.

July 2016: Named to Olympic Squad

In July 2016, César Montes was named to Mexico's 21-man squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He appeared in all group stage matches, but Mexico was eliminated after finishing third in their group.

October 2016: Tying Goal Against Tigres UANL

In October 2016, César Montes scored to tie the game against Tigres UANL, resulting in a 1–1 draw.

April 2017: Winning Goal Against Tigres UANL

In April 2017, César Montes scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Tigres UANL.

July 2017: Debut with Senior National Team

In July 2017, César Montes debuted for the senior national team in a CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Jamaica, coming in as a substitute in the second half. The game finished 0–0.

2018: Participates in Toulon Tournament

In 2018, César Montes was part of Mexico's roster in the Toulon Tournament, appearing in most matches but missing the final due to injury. He was included in the Best XI team of the tournament.

June 2019: Participates in CONCACAF Gold Cup

In June 2019, César Montes was called up to participate in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He appeared as a substitute against Cuba and as a starter against Martinique, with Mexico winning the tournament.

2020: Summer Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2020, César Montes participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.

October 2022: Named in Preliminary World Cup Squad

In October 2022, César Montes was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

December 2022: Move to RCD Espanyol

In December 2022, César Montes moved abroad, joining La Liga club RCD Espanyol with a contract until 2028.

January 2023: Debut for RCD Espanyol

On 7 January 2023, César Montes debuted for RCD Espanyol in a 2–2 home draw against Girona FC.

September 2023: Joins Almería

In September 2023, César Montes joined Almería after Espanyol's relegation. He signed a six-year contract with a transfer fee of €14 million, making him Almería's most expensive signing.

2023: CONCACAF Nations League Finals and Suspension

During the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals, César Montes was sent off after an altercation with Weston McKennie, resulting in a four-match suspension by CONCACAF.