Paolo Montero é um ex-zagueiro uruguaio, ídolo da Juventus entre 1996 e 2005, vencedor de títulos italianos e da Copa Intercontinental de 1996.
Paolo Montero
Paolo Montero is a retired Uruguayan defender born in Montevideo on September 3, 1971. Formed at Peñarol, he gained international projection at Atalanta and became an idol at Juventus, where he played between 1996 and 2005. At Juventus, he was an important piece in one of Italy's most successful teams, with achievements such as the Italian League titles in 1996-97, 1997-98, 2001-02 and 2002-03. He also won the Intercontinental Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in 1996. Known for his virile style and leadership, Montero became famous for his intensity in marking and is remembered as one of the most sent-off players in Italian football history. For the Uruguay national team, he competed in the 2002 World Cup. After retiring, he continued in football as a coach, in clubs in Uruguay and South America.