Jamiro Monteiro
CM
Creative Playmaker
Nov 23, 1993 (32)
Right
5'9"
139 lb
Records most tackles
Monteiro registered three tackles (three won), two clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Spain.
Analysis: Monteiro played 79 minutes in Cape Verde's scoreless draw against Spain, contributing seven defensive actions, including a team-high three tackles and two interceptions while completing 76 percent of his passes. Although deployed in an advanced midfield role, he spent much of the match dropping into deeper positions to support the team's compact defensive shape. He accumulated five goal contributions for PEC Zwolle last campaign and was unable to showcase his creativity given Cape Verde's compact shape.
Creative midfielder for Blue Sharks
Monteiro has been named in Cape Verde's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the key creative presences in the middle of the park for coach Bubista throughout the competition.
Analysis: Monteiro ended the season at PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, continuing to demonstrate the technical quality and passing ability that has made him one of Cape Verde's most important midfield figures throughout a career that has taken him through Heracles, Metz, Philadelphia Union and San Jose. The 32-year-old contibutede two goals and three assists in 21 Eredivisie appearances and brings the experience of having played at multiple levels of European and American football, and his ability to dictate the tempo and create chances from central midfield gives Cape Verde a different and more creative option in their engine room. Monteiro heads into the World Cup motivated to make his mark on the biggest stage of his international career.
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