Alberto Montellanos


Alberto Montellanos Huertas was a Peruvian professional footballer who played as forward.

Playing career

Club

A major figure for Alianza Lima in the 1920s and 1930s, Alberto Montellanos – nicknamed Hombre culebra – won five Peruvian championships with the Blanquiazul club in 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, and 1933. He became famous for scoring a goal from 20 meters into the top right corner of the net, past the renowned Spanish goalkeeper Ricardo Zamora, during a friendly match between Alianza Lima and RCD Espanyol of Barcelona on 30 August 1926.

International

Peruvian international, Alberto Montellanos played four matches for the national team between 1927 and 1935. He took part in the South American championships of 1927 and 1935.

Honours

Alianza Lima