Jorge Bermúdez facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Hernán Bermúdez Morales | ||
| Date of birth | 18 June 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Calarcá, Colombia | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Boca Juniors (technical management) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1990 | Deportes Quindío | 72 | (0) |
| 1991–1996 | América de Cali | 134 | (6) |
| 1996–1997 | Benfica | 27 | (1) |
| 1997–2001 | Boca Juniors | 119 | (12) |
| 2001–2003 | Olympiacos | 9 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Newell's Old Boys | 27 | (2) |
| 2004 | Barcelona SC | 16 | (0) |
| 2005 | América de Cali | 22 | (2) |
| 2005 | Deportivo Quevedo | 12 | (0) |
| 2006 | Deportivo Pereira | 23 | (2) |
| 2006 | Independiente Santa Fe | 16 | (4) |
| 2007 | Deportes Quindío | 9 | (0) |
| Total | 486 | (28) | |
| International career | |||
| 1995–2001 | Colombia | 56 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Depor Jamundí | ||
| 2008 | Deportivo Pasto | ||
| 2010 | América de Cali | ||
| 2010 | Defensa y Justicia | ||
| 2016–2017 | Atlético Huila (sporting director) | ||
| 2017 | Atlético Huila | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jorge Hernán Bermúdez Morales (born June 18, 1971) is a former professional Colombian football defender. He was known for his strong play in defense. He played 56 games for the Colombian national team between 1995 and 2001.
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Playing Football: Jorge's Career
Jorge Bermúdez played for many different football teams during his career. He started and ended his career with Deportes Quindío in Colombia. He also played for other Colombian teams like América de Cali and Independiente Santa Fe.
Playing Abroad: International Clubs
Bermúdez also played for famous clubs outside of Colombia. He played for Benfica in Portugal and Olympiacos in Greece. He also played for Newell's Old Boys in Argentina and Barcelona SC in Ecuador.
Success with Boca Juniors
One of the most important parts of his career was playing for Boca Juniors in Argentina. With Boca Juniors, he won many big titles. He helped them win the Copa Libertadores in 2000 and 2001. This is a very important tournament for South American clubs. He also won the Intercontinental Cup in 2000. This cup was played between the best teams from Europe and South America. He also won three league titles in Argentina with Boca Juniors.
Representing Colombia: National Team
Jorge Bermúdez was a key player for the Colombian national team. He played in the 1992 Summer Olympics. He also played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which is the biggest football tournament in the world. He also took part in three Copa América tournaments in 1995, 1997, and 1999.
After Playing: Coaching and Management
After he stopped playing football, Jorge Bermúdez became a coach. He managed several teams in Colombia, including Depor Jamundí, Deportivo Pasto, and América de Cali.
In 2010, he also managed Defensa y Justicia, a team in Argentina's second division. He later worked as a TV commentator for ESPN.
In 2016, he became the sporting director for Atlético Huila. He even took over as caretaker manager for a short time in 2017.
In December 2019, Jorge Bermúdez returned to Boca Juniors. He became a member of their Soccer Council, helping to manage the club's football operations.
International Goals
Here are some of the goals Jorge Bermúdez scored for the Colombian national team:
| # | Date | Stadium | Rival | Goal | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-9-1996 | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla |  Chile |
3-0 | 4-1 | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 15-12-1996 | Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, San Cristóbal, Táchira | VEN | 1-0 | 2-0 | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours and Achievements
Jorge Bermúdez won many awards and titles during his career:
América de Cali
- Primera A (Colombian League): 1990, 1992
Boca Juniors
- Primera División (Argentine League): 1998 Apertura, 1999 Clausura, 2000 Apertura
- Copa Libertadores: 2000, 2001
- Intercontinental Cup: 2000
Olympiacos
- Super League Greece (Greek League): 2001–02, 2002–03
Individual Awards
- South American Team of the Year: 1997, 1998, 2000
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Bermúdez para niños
