Miguel Monteiro

Portuguese footballer with FC Porto titles

Miguel Monteiro - Portuguese footballer with FC Porto titles
Born

January 4th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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Born in 1980, a professional football player focused on right-back position. Played a significant part of the career at FC Porto, contributing to the team's successes in domestic and European competitions. Represented Portugal at various youth and senior levels, participating in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2008.

Won Primeira Liga titles with FC Porto

Played in UEFA Champions League matches

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