Born on the 11th of December 1991, Cristian Montaño hails from Colombia. Standing at a decent height of 6ft 1in (1.86m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg), he dons the number 26 jersey, primarily in the position of a left-back. Currently a part of the Livingston Football Club, Montaño has carved a reputation for himself in the field.
According to Transfermarkt, his market value stands around £85k.
In the early phase of his career, Montaño has observed numerous transfers and loans within England - from Premier League's West Ham United to League Two's Notts County, Swindon Town, Oldham Athletic, Bristol Rovers, and Port Vale, as well as Championship's Oxford United and National League South's Dagenham & Redbridge. Scores and appearances varied across these stints with the highest goal count being four and maximum league appearances being 31.
One of the distinctive turns in Montaño's career was in January 2014, when he transferred from England's Oldham Athletic to Colombia's América de Cali in the Primera B - giving him a chance to play in his homeland. However, he returned to England in July 2015, joining Bristol Rovers in League Two, where he managed 28 appearances and put two goals to his name for the 2015-2016 season and improved his statistics in the following season.
In July 2017, Montaño made a move to Port Vale in England’s League One where he made 19 appearances and scored three goals in the 2017-2018 season.
In July 2021, he signed a deal with Livingston to play in the Scottish Premiership – a time which seems to have marked a new period of stability in his career. Totaling over a hundred league appearances across the seasons, his time at Livingston has already seen him scoring eleven times. His participation extends to events such as the League Cup 2025-2026, Scottish Cup 2025-2026, and in the Premiership Play-offs 2024-2025.
Despite not having been a Celtic player, Montaño's involvement in Scottish football, seen through his many seasons with Livingston, displays his commitment and hard work at the heart of the game.
