Amarilson Monteiro (born 26 February 1989), better known as Xolote, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Cape Verdean club Académica do Porto Novo.

Xolote
Personal information
Full name Amarilson Monteiro
Date of birth (1989-02-26) February 26, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Santo Antão, Cape Verde
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Porto Novo
Number 11
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014– Porto Novo
International career
2018– Cape Verde 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 July 2018
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 July 2018

Professional career

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Xolote was born in Santo Antão, Cape Verde. He is one of the most prolific strikers in the Santo Antão South Island Championships.[1]

International career

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Xolote made his debut for the Cape Verde national football team in a 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout win over Andorra on 3 June 2018.[2]

Personal life

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Xolote studies communication sciences at the Universidade Lusófona.[3]

References

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  1. ^ SAPO. "Melhor marcador do campeonato de Cabo Verde chamado à seleção por Rui Águas - SAPO Desporto".
  2. ^ SAPO. "Andorra vs Cabo Verde - SAPO Desporto".
  3. ^ ""Xolote": Da "periferia" ao mais alto nível do futebol cabo-verdiano - Mindel Insite". 19 June 2018.
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