Jamiro Monteiro

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.