Álvaro Montoro (born 17 April 2007) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Brazilian club Botafogo.
Early life Montoro was born in the Barrio Independencia, Concepción, Tucumán. His brother, Francisco, is also a footballer and currently also plays in the academy of Vélez Sarsfield.
Club career Vélez Sarsfield Montoro started his career with Concepción Fútbol Club, before moving to Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, at the age of eight. In Buenos Aires, he first played for Liniers, before joining Vélez Sarsfield in 2017.
Botafogo On 3 June 2025, Montoro was announced as Botafogo's new signing, marking his first experience in Brazilian football. He scored his first goal for the club on 29 July, in a 2–0 Copa do Brasil win over against Red Bull Bragantino, at the Estádio Nilton Santos.
In July 2025, Montoro his third goal for Botafogo in a 3–3 draw with Mirassol.
International career Montoro was called up to the Argentina under-17 team in June 2022.
In September 2025, Montoro was called up by the under-20 team to compete in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Initially unavailable to the competition as Botafogo did not intend to release the midfielder, he was allowed to play shortly after.
In the round of 16 of the U-20 World Cup, in a match against Nigeria, Montoro fractured his collarbone and left the competition. After the injury was confirmed, the midfielder underwent surgery in Buenos Aires under the supervision of Botafogo doctors.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVélez Sarsfield2024Primera División15020—101802025Primera División1202053—193Total270405310373Botafogo2025Série A1632120302342026Série A251209151413Total4144111181647Career total684811649110110
Honours Vélez Sarsfield Argentine Primera División: 2024
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