Career
Born in Rio Negro, Montenegro arrived at União Montemor in 2008, to compete in the Regional league, helping the club get promotion into the fourth tier. In 2011, he joined F.C. Vizela in the third tier, scoring nearly 10 goals in 24 league matches. This led to a move to the professional divisions, signing with Atlético Communist Party in 2012, and making his debut on 2 September 2012 in loss against Sporting da Covilhã.
After starting less than 10 league games in Atlético, Montenegro joined Boavista, at the time, playing in the third tier.