Casandra Montero
Casandra Montero Rodríguez (born 31 May 1994) is a Mexican footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX Femenil team C.D. Guadalajara and the Mexico women's national football team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Casandra Montero Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 31 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | La Antigua, Veracruz | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Guadalajara | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Orizaba Real Tamuin | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Veracruz | 15 | (3) |
| 2020–2021 | Mazatlán | 34 | (4) |
| 2021– | Guadalajara | 26 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | Mexico U-20 | ||
| 2022– | Mexico | 1 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 April 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 April 2022 | |||
Early career edit
Montero played for amateur football team Orizaba Real Tamuin. In 2017, she captained the team and scored 41 goals in the regional women's football tournament.[1][2] She later joined the team's technical staff.[3]
Montero also played rugby in her youth. She was a member of Tepetlan Rugby Club in Córdoba.[4] In 2015, she represented Mexico in the Women's Sevens Series in Dublin.[5][6]
Club career edit
C.D. Veracruz edit
In July 2019, Montero made her professional debut for Liga MX Femenil team C.D. Veracruz.[3]
Mazatlán F.C. edit
In December 2019, Montero joined Monarcas Morelia.[7] She stayed with the team following their relocation and rebrand as Mazatlán F.C.[8]
C.D. Guadalajara edit
In June 2021, Montero signed with C.D. Guadalajara.[9]
International career edit
In 2013, Montero was called up to the Mexico women's national under-20 football team.[10]
In April 2022, Montero scored in her debut for Mexico in a 11–0 win over Anguilla.[11]
References edit
- ^ Quintero Hernández, Manelich (1 June 2017). "Cassandra Montero, artillera letal". El Sol de Orizaba (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ Quintero Hernández, Manelich (12 July 2017). "Casandra, artillera letal del Orizaba Real Tamuin". El Sol de Orizaba (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ a b Chuy Rodríguez, Mary (19 July 2019). "Debut con toque orizabeño". El Mundo de Orizaba (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Seleccionan a cordobesas". El Buen Tono (in Spanish). 29 July 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Brazil ready for the challenge of sevens qualifier". World Rugby. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Jugadoras Seleccionadas en Torneos Oficiales de Sietes". Federación Mexicana de Rugby (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ Chuy Rodríguez, Mary (16 December 2019). "Casandra ahora es monarca". El Mundo de Orizaba (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ Chuy Rodríguez, Mary (3 March 2021). "Casandra, es su momento". El Mundo de Orizaba (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ Quezada, Javier (8 June 2021). "Casandra Montero, primer refuerzo de Chivas Femenil para el AP21". chivasfemenil.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ Aléman, Pedro (31 March 2022). "CON DOS NUEVAS JUGADORAS, MÓNICA VERGARA ANUNCIA SU CONVOCATORIA DEL TRI FEMENIL PARA CLASIFICATORIO W". Deportrece (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ Mejía Cruz, Jesús (10 April 2022). "Tiene Casandra debut soñado en el Tri". Plan de Juego (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
External links edit
- Casandra Montero Rodríguez at Liga MX Femenil () (in Spanish)