Julián Montoya is an Argentine professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Premiership Rugby club Leicester Tigers and captains the Argentina national team.
Julián Montoya was born on October 29, 1993 (age 29 years) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is the son of Argentine parents. In June 2020 there was speculation that Montoya had agreed to join Leicester Tigers for the 2021-22 Premiership Rugby season, but the move was eventually confirmed as an immediate transfer on 20 January 2021.
He started the 2022 Premiership Rugby final as the Tigers beat Saracens 15-12. Montoy a played for Argentina’s national under-20 rugby union team at the 2013 IRB Junior World Championship. He later would also play for Argentina Jaguars.
He had his first cap for Argentina at the 65–9 win over Uruguay, on 17 May 2014, for the South American Rugby Championship, in Paysandu, Brazil. He played for the Argentina squad that won the competition in 2014 and 2015, twice in each of them, with a try scored on both occasions.
He was called for the 2015 Rugby Championship, playing his first game at the tournament in the 39–18 loss to New Zealand, on 17 July 2015, in Christchurch. He has 8 caps for the “Pumas”, with 2 tries scored, and 10 points on aggregate.
Montoya was a starter for the Argentina national team on 14 November 2020 in their first-ever win against the All Blacks. His remarkable achievements have earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips.
He is one of the richest and most influential professional rugby union players in Argentina. He stands at an appealing height of 1.83m and has a good body weight which suits his personality.
Julián Montoya Wife
Julián Montoya’s marital status is a mystery. The professional rugby union player rarely speaks about his personnel.
Julián Montoya Salary
Julián Montoya’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $350,000 dollars annually.
Julián Montoya Net Worth
How much is Julián Montoya worth? Julián Montoya’s net worth is estimated at around $5 million. His main source of income is from his primary work as a professional rugby union player.