Gonzalo Montiel brings 40 caps and 2 international goals for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for CA River Plate (ARG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.
Summary
Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina), Defender, 40 caps, 2 international goals
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Gonzalo Montiel is a 29-year-old defender for CA River Plate (ARG) and Argentina. He has earned 40 caps and 2 international goals for Argentina. Our model puts Argentina's title chance at 9% with a 97% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Gonzalo has collected 8 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.
40 Caps
2 Goals
4 Season goals
1 Assists
7.42 Form rating
Age29Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)Weight68 kg (150 lb)Market value€2.7M
Betting Relevance
Tournament form Steady
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Gonzalo Montiel: World Cup 2026 Form
How Gonzalo has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.
6.9
vs Algeria
45 min
Gonzalo Montiel: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline
Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (26 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.
World Cup 2026
vs Career baseline
— Key passesper 90 min 0.62
4 Tacklesper 90 min 1.85
2 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.87
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.1
54 Touchesper 90 min 58
At World Cup 2026, Gonzalo is rating 6.9 — in line with his 6.7 career baseline.
Argentina defensive unit
Full squadThe defenders and keepers Gonzalo lines up behind for Argentina at World Cup 2026 in Group J.
Gonzalo Montiel: Career History
Club career, most recent first.
Nottingham Forest
2023 - 2024
Sevilla
2021 - 2025
River Plate
2015 - 2021
Honours
The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.
8 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS 
2× Copa America 2021, 2024 
1× Argentinian Primera Division 2021
2× CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana 2019, 2016
2× Copa America 2021, 2024 1× Argentinian Primera Division 2021 HONOURS SNAPSHOT
0 League Titles
3 Cup Competitions
3 International
0 Individual Awards
Cup Competitions 3
- 2× CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana 20192016
- 1× Argentinian Primera Division 2021
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1× Copa Libertadores 2018
International 3
- 2× Copa America 20212024
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1× FIFA World Cup 2022 -
1× UEFA Europa League 2022-2023
Gonzalo Montiel: Quick Facts
#4Shirt number
29Age
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)Height
68 kg (150 lb)Weight
González Catán, ArgentinaBirthplace
CA River Plate (ARG)Club
Part of the Argentina squad at World Cup 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Gonzalo Montiel play?
Gonzalo Montiel plays as a Defender for CA River Plate (ARG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Argentina.
How many caps does Gonzalo Montiel have?
Gonzalo Montiel has 40 international caps for Argentina, with 2 international goals.
What trophies has Gonzalo Montiel won?
Gonzalo Montiel has won 8 career honours. Notable titles include CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana (x2), Copa America (x2), Argentinian Primera Division (x1).
What is Argentina's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Argentina at 9% to win World Cup 2026 and 97% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?
Argentina are in Group J at World Cup 2026, facing Algeria, Austria, Jordan.