1. Jefferson Montero has represented the Ecuador national team at senior international level.
15 Facts About Jefferson Montero
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Jefferson Montero signed alongside compatriot Jose Madrid, and made his official debut for his new team on 11 October 2008 by playing the entire match against Irapuato.
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Jefferson Montero made his competitive debut for the senior side in the Europa League round of 32 in February 2010, replacing Robert Pires with 20 minutes left as Villarreal were eliminated by Wolfsburg, but spent the vast majority of his first season with the reserves as one of their most important attacking elements as they overachieved to finish seventh in their first season in the Segunda Division.
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Subsequently, Jefferson Montero was promoted to the main squad as a complement for the more experienced Santi Cazorla and Cani.
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Jefferson Montero failed to find a regular first-team place at Villarreal, and moved to another La Liga club, Levante, in late January 2011 on loan for the rest of the season.
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Jefferson Montero spent the following season on loan at another top-flight club, the newly promoted Real Betis.
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Jefferson Montero was first choice throughout most of his tenure with the Pepe Mel-led squad, who managed to retain their league status.
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On 15 June 2012, Jefferson Montero was transferred to Monarcas Morelia of the Mexican top flight, on a three-year deal.
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On 24 July 2014, Jefferson Montero signed for Premier League team Swansea City on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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Jefferson Montero joined Spanish top-division club Getafe on 1 September 2017 on loan for the season.
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Jefferson Montero started the next match, but suffered a thigh injury that kept him out for a couple of months.
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On 20 November 2020, Jefferson Montero returned to Mexico to join Liga MX side Queretaro.
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On 17 January 2025, Jefferson Montero returned to England, joining North West Counties Premier Division club FC St Helens.
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Jefferson Montero received his first senior call-up from coach Luis Fernando Suarez for an August 2007 friendly with Bolivia.
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Jefferson Montero was selected by national coach Reinaldo Rueda for his 2014 World Cup squad.