Nélson Monte


Nélson Macedo Monte is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. as a right back or a central defender.

Club career

Born in Vila do Conde, Monte joined local Rio Ave FC's youth system in 2012, signing from S.L. Benfica to finish his development. On 12 April 2014, while still a junior, he made his professional − and Primeira Ligadebut, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1−2 home loss against S.C. Olhanense.