Walter Montillo is a celebrated former professional footballer known for his creativity, vision, and leadership on the field. With an illustrious career spanning from the Argentinian National Team to first division clubs in South America, North America, and China, Montillo has earned his reputation as a dynamic playmaker and a respected figure in the sport.

Montillo has been a public advocate for neurodivergent individuals ever since his son with Down Syndrome – who now plays for Real Madrid in La Liga Genuine – faced challenges getting accepted into “inclusive” schools due to a systemic under-qualification of administrations to accommodate all needs. As an ambassador for Project Inspire, Montillo passionately promotes proactive inclusivity and opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities within the sporting community. 

Through his role, Montillo strives to make soccer accessible to everyone, reflecting the mission of Project Inspire to create a more inclusive world through sport. In his book Carlitos Cachaña about a young footballer determined to unlock his potential, Montillo quoted his protagonist, “...él soñaba con jugar en un estadio lleno, celebrar goles con la barra, llegar a la seleccion, pero este era un paso gigante.” (“...he dreamed of playing in a packed stadium, celebrating goals with the fans, making the national team, but this was a big step.”) With Montillo’s vision, Inspire athletes will begin to take that step, inching closer to the goal with each coming generation.