About Mario Montoya
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 87). Mario Montoya was a Salvadoran association football player.
Mario Arnoldo Montoya (born in El Salvador) was a Salvadoran footballer.
Club career A free-kick specialist, Montoya played for Atlético España, Juventud Olímpica and others between 1947 and 1957.
International career Nicknamed Marilet, Montoya was part of the national team that won the 1954 Central American and Caribbean Games. Alongside the famous Juan Francisco Barraza, he scored three goals during the tournament. He also scored twice against Panama a year earlier at the CCCF Championship.
Retirement After retiring he became a salesman of birdcages.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mario Montoya?
Salvadoran footballer
When was Mario Montoya born?
Mario Montoya was born on 30 August 1930 in El Salvador.
When did Mario Montoya die?
Mario Montoya died on 13 November 2017.
What was Mario Montoya's occupation?
Mario Montoya was an association football player.
What nationality was Mario Montoya?
Mario Montoya was Salvadoran.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mario Montoya (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mario Montoya. https://biography.guide/mario-montoya-association-football-player/
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