Jair Monteiro departs Benfica for Feirense in Liga Portugal 2

At 19, forward Jair Monteiro signs permanently with Feirense, leaving Benfica after twelve seasons. The move takes the young striker to Liga Portugal 2, where he hopes to build on his final under‑23 campaign that yielded five goals from 25 appearances.

Monteiro ends a twelve‑year association with Sport Lisboa e Benfica by signing a permanent contract with Feirense. The 19‑year‑old will compete in Liga Portugal 2, the second tier of Portuguese football.

During the 2023‑24 season he featured for Benfica’s under‑23 side, netting five goals across 25 matches. He made 25 appearances for the under‑23 team in that campaign.

He also collected national youth titles with Benfica, winning the juvenile championship in 2022/23 and the junior championship in 2024/25. Both championships were secured with Benfica’s youth squads.

“At the moment he prepares for a new challenge in his sporting journey, Sport Lisboa e Benfica sends Jair Monteiro wishes of professional success and happiness in his personal life,” the club wrote in an official statement. The club’s official note expressed gratitude for his contributions during his time at Benfica.