Transfer history, career moves and every Basketball Sphere story, updated automatically.
- Position
- Guard
- Team
Olympiacos- Nationality
- Dominican Republic
- Born
- 3 Jul 2003
Jean Montero joined Olympiacos in July 2026. He signed for three years, at 23. He was born in Santo Domingo on 3 July 2003. He is a point guard of 1.85 meters.
Last season made him. He was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team. He was also Playoffs MVP, and Finals MVP in Spain. Valencia won the Spanish title with him.
One game says it best. Against Panathinaikos he posted a rating of 45. No player had rated higher in the playoffs since the format changed in 2005.
Olympiacos won Europe in May 2026. They beat Real Madrid in the final. Montero arrived two months later. Georgios Bartzokas is his coach.
FAQ About Jean Montero
Where did Jean Montero play before Valencia?
He came through the Gran Canaria academy, then spent a year at Overtime Elite in the United States, where he was the league’s first international player. He returned to Spain for short spells at Real Betis and Andorra, and joined Valencia in July 2024.
Does he play for the Dominican Republic?
Yes, and he has since he was 14. He debuted at the U16 Americas Championship in 2017 and played the U17 World Cup a year later. He has also appeared in AmeriCup qualifying for the senior team.
What else has he won in Spain?
He was the best young player in the Spanish league three years running, from 2023 to 2025. He has twice been picked for the All-ACB First Team, in 2025 and 2026. He also made the All-EuroCup First Team in 2025.
Transfer history
Latest news
- EuroLeague 2026/27 Preview: Olympiacos – Pursuit of a dynasty
- (VIDEO) Real Madrid edge Olympiacos to win inaugural EuroLeague SuperCup
- Visa issue delays Jean Montero ahead of Olympiacos’ EuroLeague SuperCup opener
- Valencia director: “A million was big money, soon they’ll pay six”
- EuroLeague Fantasy 2026/27: Olympiacos Preview, Best Picks and Players to Avoid
- EuroLeague Preview: Breakout candidates for every team
- EuroLeague Fantasy Preview: New Club, New Role, New Price
- Tyler Dorsey addresses Olympiacos contract situation and Thomas Walkup exit
- Jean Montero explains why he chose Olympiacos despite EuroLeague offers
- Top 25 EuroLeague Players entering 2026/27 season
- EuroLeague Fantasy Preview: Young Players to Watch for the New Season
- Georgios Bartzokas shuts down Thomas Walkup question after Olympiacos victory
