Jeffry Fortes (born 22 March 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Cape Verde national football team.
Starting his career as a left-back, Fortes began his football career in the youth ranks of Neptunus and SVV/SMC,[1] before moving on to Dordrecht for a season in professional football in 2008–09. He then spent three seasons at Den Bosch, without making any appearances, before returning to Dordrecht.[2] During his second stint with the team, he helped secure promotion to the Eredivisie in the 2013–14 season, but suffered relegation in the following season.[3]
On 19 May 2016, Fortes signed a two-year contract with Excelsior.[4] In January 2020, he joined city rivals Sparta Rotterdam on a free transfer.[5]
On 12 August 2021, Fortes signed a one-year contract with De Graafschap.[6] He went on to establish himself as a regular starter, amassing over 150 appearances across all competitions during a four-year spell at the club. Fortes departed De Graafschap following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season.[7]
Fortes was born in the Netherlands to parents of Cape Verdean descent. He made his debut for the Cape Verde national football team in a 1–0 win over Mozambique.[8] He was named in the roster for the 2021 Africa cup of nations when the team reached the round of 16..[9]
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