Born on 11th December 1991 in Colombia, Cristian Montaño is currently aged 33 and operates primarily as a left back for Livingston, wearing the number 26 jersey. Standing at 6ft 1in (1.86m) and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg), he's a robust presence on the pitch. According to Transfermarkt, his market value sits approximately at a modest £128k.
Montaño's career path has been a globe-trotting adventure starting from July 2011, when he transferred from Premier League outfit West Ham United to Notts County on loan. During his debut season with Notts County, he made an impression with 15 first team appearances and four goals. From Notts County, he made further loan switches to Swindon Town and Dagenham & Redbridge, contributing goals at each tenure.
In February 2012, Montaño then made a return loan spell to Notts County, where he continued to bolster his tallies. Following that, he had a brief sojourn to Oxford United, making nine appearances and scoring a pair of goals. In August of the same year, he transferred to Oldham Athletic for an undisclosed fee, featuring 40 times and scoring three goals across two seasons.
In January 2014, Montaño opted for a homecoming of sorts, transferring to América de Cali in Colombia. However, his stay was short-lived. In July 2015, he returned to England to play for Bristol Rovers, making a considerable number of appearances and contributing to the scoreline over two seasons.
Continuing his English football journey, Montaño transferred to Port Vale in July 2017. He made a decent contribution during his tenure there before his next move which was to Livingston in the Scottish Premiership in July 2021.
Montaño's time at Livingston has been notable, with three consistent seasons under his belt. He's made regular appearances and has found the net on several occasions. As for the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, Montaño has already made an appearance. His record in the League Cup, Scottish Cup and Premiership Play-offs for Livingston attest to his unwavering commitment to the squad.
