Martín Montoya

Valencia On 1 August 2016, Montoya signed a four-year deal with Valencia following the expiration of his contract with Barcelona. He played 29 matches and scored twice in his first season, with his team finally ranking in 12th place.

Brighton & Hove Albion On 9 August 2018, Montoya signed with English club Brighton & Hove Albion for €7 million, subject to international clearance. He made his debut in the Premier League ten days later, playing 90 minutes in the 3–2 home win over Manchester United. He added four appearances in their run in the FA Cup, including the semi-final loss to Manchester City at Wembley; he played 25 league games during the season, as the team secured their division status for the second time a row.

Return to Betis Montoya returned to Spain and Betis on 25 August 2020, after agreeing to a four-year contract. His spell at the Estadio Benito Villamarín was marred by injury problems.

On 8 August 2023, Montoya left by mutual consent.

Aris The same day he left Betis, Montoya signed for Super League Greece club Aris Thessaloniki on a two-year deal. He totalled 64 games during his spell, being sent off in a 2–1 loss at Olympiacos on 11 January 2025.

In March 2026, aged 35, Montoya announced his retirement.

On 25 August 2011, Montoya was selected for the first time to the full side by coach Vicente del Bosque, for fixtures against Chile and Liechtenstein; however, he did not take the field on either match. He then played twice at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Montoya also represented Catalonia, making his debut in 2011. On his sixth cap, on 25 March 2019, he helped them to a 2–1 friendly win over Venezuela.

Personal life Montoya lost his mother Rosa María at the age of 17, to breast cancer. He stated that this event helped shape his career as a footballer.

Career statistics

Honours Barcelona B Segunda División B play-offs: 2010

Barcelona La Liga: 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15

Spain U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2011, 2013