Néstor Montelongo
Uruguayan association football player (1955–2021)
Néstor Mario Montelongo (20 February 1955 – 10 May 2021) was an Uruguayan footballer who played as a right back and striker.
Career
Born in Montevideo, Montelongo played club football for Colón, Montevideo Wanderers, Peñarol, Nacional, Racing and Bella Vista. He began his career as a striker, before being converted to a right back with Wanderers.
He also earned 36 caps for the Uruguay national team between 1979 and 1985, winning the 1983 Copa América.
Personal life
After returning to Uruguay from Argentina, he set up a textiles business.
He died on 10 May 2021, aged 66.
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