Alán Montes

Alán Isidro Montes Castro (born 26 October 2000) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX club Cruz Azul.

Early life Montes was born on 26 October 2000. Born in Hermosillo, Mexico, he is the younger brother of Mexico international César Montes.

Career As a youth player, Montes joined the youth academy of Mexican side Sonora. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Mexican side Necaxa in 2020 and was promoted to the club's senior team the same year.

Ahead of the 2021–22 season, he was sent on loan to Mexican side Monterrey, where he made four league appearances and scored zero goals. During the summer of 2025, he was sent on loan to American side Sporting Kansas City, where he made eight league appearances and scored zero goals. Six months later, he was sent on loan to Turkish side Serikspor. In July 2026, Montes returned to Necaxa.

On 16 July 2026, Montes joined Cruz Azul.

Style of play Montes plays as a defender. American newspaper The Kansas City Star wrote in 2025 that he is "a physically imposing center back".

Career statistics

Honours Cruz Azul Campeón de Campeones: 2026