Jamiro Monteiro

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Monteiro and the second or paternal family name is Alvarenga.
Jamiro Monteiro
Jamiro Monteiro Philadelphia Union 2019.jpg
Monteiro playing for Philadelphia Union
Personal information
Full name Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga
Date of birth (1993-11-23) 23 November 1993 (age 27)
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Philadelphia Union
Number 10
Youth career
Dordrecht
Hansa Rostock
Anker Wismar
Cambuur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Cambuur 56 (6)
2017–2018 Heracles Almelo 34 (4)
2018–2020 Metz 3 (0)
2019 → Philadelphia Union (loan) 26 (4)
2020– Philadelphia Union 36 (5)
National team‡
2016– Cape Verde 8 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 July 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17 November 2020

Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga (born 23 November 1993), commonly known as Jamiro, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Philadelphia Union. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Cape Verde national team.

Early life[]

Monteiro was raised by his Cape Verde immigrant parents in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[1] Often viewed as undersized, at age 20, Monteiro's skills at football eventually landed him the opportunity to join the U21 system at FC Dordrecht.[1] By 21, he eventually sign a contract with the U21 system at SC Cambuur with the intention of making the first team.[1]

Club career[]

Metz[]

On 28 July 2018, Jamiro joined Ligue 2 side Metz on a three-year deal.[2]

Philadelphia Union[]

In March 2019, Monteiro secured a four-month loan move to Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer with options to extend the loan and purchase.[3] His performance with the Union justified the team to extend his loan to the conclusion of the 2019 season.[4] Monteiro finished his first season in MLS making 26 appearances, 22 of which as part of the starting lineup. He scored four goals and provided nine assists ultimately helping the Union to their first ever playoff win. On January 10, 2020, contrary to previous reports of him returning to Metz, Monteiro was signed permanently by the Union for a club-record fee of $2 million. He signed a three year deal with the club as a Designated Player.[4][5][6] Monteiro finished the 2020 season with four goals and four assists contributing the Union's first major trophy in the 2020 Supporters' Shield.[7][8]

International career[]

Jamiro was born in Netherlands to parents of Cape Verdean descent. In March 2016, Monteiro received his first international call for the Cape Verde national team for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. He made his debut in a 2–0 loss against Morocco as a late sub.[9]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played 20 April 2021[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cambuur 2015–16 Eredivisie 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 2
2016–17 Eerste Divisie 36 4 5 2 0 0 2[a] 0 43 6
Total 56 6 5 2 0 0 2 0 63 8
Heracles Almelo 2017–18 Eredivisie 34 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 37 5
FC Metz 2018–19 Ligue 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3[b] 0 4 0
Philadelphia Union 2019 MLS 26 4 1 0 0 0 2[c] 0 29 4
2020 22 3 – 0 0 7[d] 1 29 4
2021 1 0 – 2 2 0 0 3 2
Total 49 7 1 0 2 2 9 1 61 10
Career total 139 17 10 3 2 2 14 1 165 23
  1. ^ Appearances in Eerste Divisie promotion play-offs
  2. ^ Appearances in Coupe de la Ligue
  3. ^ Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
  4. ^ Appearances in MLS is Back Tournament, appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs

International[]

As of match played 12 November 2020[11]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Cape Verde 2016 3 0
2017 2 0
2018 0 0
2019 1 0
2020 2 0
Total 8 0

Honours[]

Philadelphia Union

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Nick Fishman (5 August 2020). "Jamiro Monteiro's journey from unemployment to MLS star". phillysoccerpage.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ "JAMIRO MONTEIRO EST GRENAT!" (in French). Metz. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Midfielder Jamiro Monteiro". philadelphiaunion.com. Philadelphia Union. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Tom Bogert (30 May 2020). "How Jamiro Monteiro ended up with the Philadelphia Union: "Trust is really important"". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  5. ^ Bogert, Tom (January 14, 2020). "Behind the Philadelphia Union's club-record acquisition of Jamiro Monteiro: "It was not an easy deal"". mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Philadelphia Union acquire Jamiro Monteiro on permanent move from FC Metz". prosoccerusa.com. Pro Soccer USA. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Season in Review: Jamiro Monteiro". philadelphiaunion.com. Philadelphia Union. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  8. ^ Tom Bogert (8 November 2020). "How the Philadelphia Union built a Supporters' Shield-contending team in two years". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Qualificação CAN'2017: Cabo Verde perde com Marrocos e compromete a qualificação". criolosports.com. Criolosports. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  10. ^ Jamiro Monteiro at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Monteiro, Jamiro". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Philadelphia Union win 2020 MLS Supporters' Shield on regular season's final day". Major League Soccer. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.

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