Miguel Monteiro
Encyclopedia
Luís Miguel Brito Garcia Monteiro, simply Miguel (miˈɣɛɫ), OIH (born 4 January 1980 in Lisbon
), is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for Valencia CF
in Spain
, mainly as a right defender.
club retained its top division status.
In the 2000 summer, Miguel moved to S.L. Benfica, making the transition to right midfielder
and then right back (by the hand of former Benfica player Fernando Chalana
, in his only game as a transition coach) – the position that ultimately brought him worldwide recognition. In 2004–05, he contributed with 22 games and two goals, as the Reds won the national championship after an 11-year wait.
in August 2005 for a €
7.5 million fee. Fully established as first-choice, he signed a new five-year contract with the team in September 2007, and helping the Che win the domestic cup
the following year, playing in the final
3–1 win against Getafe CF
.
In the 2009–10 season
, Miguel was challenged by new signing Bruno
, but still appeared in 25 matches as Valencia finished third and returned to the UEFA Champions League
.
since making his debut against Italy
on 12 February 2003, Miguel played for his country squad in UEFA Euro 2004, where Portugal were defeated in the final by Greece
, and at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
.
In Euro 2008, he backed up José Bosingwa
, and only appeared in the group stage 2–0 loss against hosts Switzerland
.
Again selected for the 2010 World Cup
in South Africa
– in spite of an irregular season at Valencia – Miguel was one of three right backs used during Portugal's four matches in the competition, appearing in the group stage 7–0 win against North Korea
. On 9 September 2010, the 30-year old announced his retirement from international duty.
Valencia
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
), is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, mainly as a right defender.
Early years / Benfica
Miguel started his career with C.F. Estrela da Amadora as a winger. On 30 April 1999, he made his first-team debut, playing 17 minutes in a 1–2 away loss against Boavista FC, then added 28 league appearances in his only full season as the LisbonLisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
club retained its top division status.
In the 2000 summer, Miguel moved to S.L. Benfica, making the transition to right midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
and then right back (by the hand of former Benfica player Fernando Chalana
Fernando Chalana
Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana is a retired Portuguese professional footballer and manager.Widely regarded as one of the greatest talents in national football, among the likes of Eusébio, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo and Rui Costa, the diminutive winger's main asset was his above-average ball...
, in his only game as a transition coach) – the position that ultimately brought him worldwide recognition. In 2004–05, he contributed with 22 games and two goals, as the Reds won the national championship after an 11-year wait.
Valencia
Miguel joined Valencia CFValencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
in August 2005 for a €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
7.5 million fee. Fully established as first-choice, he signed a new five-year contract with the team in September 2007, and helping the Che win the domestic cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
the following year, playing in the final
2008 Copa del Rey Final
The 2008 Copa del Rey Final was the 104th final of the Spanish cup competition, the Copa del Rey. The final was played at Vicente Calderón in Madrid, on 16 April 2008....
3–1 win against Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
.
In the 2009–10 season
2009–10 La Liga
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, Miguel was challenged by new signing Bruno
Bruno Saltor Grau
Bruno Saltor Grau , simply Bruno, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia CF in La Liga, as a right defender.-Football career:...
, but still appeared in 25 matches as Valencia finished third and returned to the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
.
International career
A Portuguese internationalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
since making his debut against Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
on 12 February 2003, Miguel played for his country squad in UEFA Euro 2004, where Portugal were defeated in the final by Greece
Greece national football team
The Greece national football team represents Greece in association football and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation, the governing body for football in Greece. Greece's home ground is Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus and their head coach is Fernando Santos...
, and at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
.
In Euro 2008, he backed up José Bosingwa
José Bosingwa
José Bosingwa da Silva , known as Bosingwa, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, as a right defender.-Early years:...
, and only appeared in the group stage 2–0 loss against hosts Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
.
Again selected for the 2010 World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
– in spite of an irregular season at Valencia – Miguel was one of three right backs used during Portugal's four matches in the competition, appearing in the group stage 7–0 win against North Korea
Korea DPR national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football and is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea.North Korea surprised with a...
. On 9 September 2010, the 30-year old announced his retirement from international duty.
Club
Benfica- Portuguese League: 2004–05
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2003–04; Runner-up 2004–05 - Portuguese Supercup: 2005
Valencia
- Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 2007–08
Orders
- Medal of Merit, Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila ViçosaOrder of the Immaculate Conception of Vila ViçosaThe Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa is an dynastic order of knighthood of the House of Braganza, the former Portuguese Royal Family...
(House of BraganzaDuke of BraganzaThe title Duke of Braganza in the House of Braganza is one of the most important titles in the peerage of Portugal. Since the House of Braganza acceded to the throne of Portugal in 1640, the male heir of the Portuguese Crown was known as the Duke of Braganza and Prince of Brazil until 1822, or...
)
Club statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Cup | Apps | Goals | Continental | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 |  Estrela Amadora |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Estrela Amadora |
28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2000–01 | Benfica |
23 | 1 | 0 | ? | ? | ? | ||||
| 2001–02 | Benfica |
27 | 6 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | ||||
| 2002–03 | Benfica |
29 | 1 | 0 | ? | 0 | ? | ||||
| 2003–04 | Benfica |
30 | 2 | 0 | ? | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2004–05 | Benfica |
22 | 2 | 0 | ? | ? | 0 | ||||
| 2005–06 |  ValenciaValencia CF Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the... |
31 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ? | 0 | ||||
| 2006–07 | Valencia |
30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||
| 2007–08 | Valencia |
26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||
| 2008–09 | Valencia |
28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2009–10 | Valencia |
25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| | Total | 255 | 14 | | Total | ? | ? | | Total | ? | ? | |||