Jamiro Monteiro
Nationality
Cape Verde
Position
Central Midfield
Height
1.72 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight
63 kg
About
Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga (born 23 November 1993), commonly known as Jamiro, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.
Monteiro was raised by his Cape Verde immigrant parents in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 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. By 21, he eventually sign a contract with the U21 system at SC Cambuur with the intention of making the first team.