Santiago Montiel

Santiago Gabriel Montiel (born 22 November 2000) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Independiente.

Career Montiel came through the youth system at River Plate after signing from Deportivo Laferrere in 2015. In February 2022, he joined Argentinos Juniors as a free agent.

He made his debut on 5 February 2023 in a win against Racing Club. On the opening game of the 2024 Copa de la Liga Profesional on 28 January 2024, he scored against his former side River Plate.

On August 14 2024, he signed for Independiente for a fee of $1.5 million for 50% of his transfer to be paid in three installments. River Plate also received approximately 3% of the sale. Three days after signing, on 17 August 2025, he made his debut for Independiente in a 1–0 win against Rosario Central, coming on as a second-half substitute.

On December 16 2025, Santiago Montiel won the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award for a bicycle kick goal against Independiente Rivadavia.

Personal life He is the cousin of fellow Argentine footballer Gonzalo Montiel, who is a regular with the national team and have won many international titles including the FIFA World Cup in 2022, scoring the winning penalty during the shoot-out in the final.

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Honours Individual FIFA Puskás Award: 2025