Xolote Explained

Xolote
Fullname:Amarilson Monteiro
Birth Date:26 February 1989
Birth Place:Santo Antão, Cape Verde
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Porto Novo
Clubnumber:11
Years1:2014–
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Ntupdate:7 July 2018
Club-Update:7 July 2018

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.

Professional career

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

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

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

Notes and References

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