Paolo Montero

Paolo Montero

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of March 6, 2008 This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Montero and the second or maternal family name is Iglesias.

Paolo Rónald Montero Iglesias (born September 3, 1971 in Montevideo) is a former Uruguayan footballer who played as a central defender or left back. He has been described as "skillful on the ball and calm under pressure", and a "wonderfully talented and intelligent footballer". His international reputation is one of a man who was "fearsome, immovable and essential, in a back line that conquered Italy and Europe.". He is well known for his poor disciplinary record and rough tackles as well as his long spell with Italian giants Juventus FC., which have earned him a reputation as "being something of an uncompromising hardman"; he currently holds the record for the greatest number of red cards received in Serie A (16).