Jeffry Fortes

Jeffry Fortes is a professional footballer from Rotterdam, known for his role as a right-back at Den Bosch and for his contributions to the Cape Verde national team, earning 26 caps. Celebrated within the Cape Verdean community, Fortes has experienced both the highs and lows of international football, culminating in Cape Verde's historic qualification for the World Cup. Despite a falling-out with the football federation in 2023, he remains a proud supporter of his country, embodying the spirit of resilience and pride that resonates with the Cape Verdean diaspora.