Nélson Monte

Dnipro Shortly after leaving, Monte joined SC Dnipro-1 in the Ukrainian Premier League on a two-year deal. On 24 February 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he was evacuated from the city of Dnipro; he drove into Romania and took a flight back to his home country.

On 7 March 2022, FIFA suspended the contracts of all foreign players and coaches affiliated with the Ukrainian Association of Football until 30 June, with the former being allowed to sign a contract with clubs in other countries until that date. Eight days later, Monte used that regulation to sign with UD Almería of the Spanish Segunda División until the end of the season. The Andalusian side won promotion as champions, though he was completely unused.

Monte returned to his country's top flight on 5 July 2022, signing for a year at newly promoted G.D. Chaves.

Málaga On 23 August 2023, Monte went back to Spain, signing for Málaga CF in the Primera Federación. He helped to second-tier promotion in his first season, contributing 36 appearances in all competitions.

Monte scored three goals in the 2024–25 campaign, his first as a professional. The first arrived on 20 September 2024, when he closed the 2–2 away draw against Granada CF in injury time.

Almería return On 21 July 2025, Monte returned to Almería on a three-year contract. On 1 September of the following year, however, he was loaned to fellow second division side Córdoba CF for the season.

International career Monte earned 13 caps for Portugal at under-19 level, starting with a 1–1 draw with Spain in Budapest on 10 October 2013. He played three under-20 matches in 2015, including a group finale victory over Colombia on their way to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup in New Zealand.

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