Jorge Bermúdez facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Hernán Bermúdez Morales | ||
| Date of birth | 18 June 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Calarcá, Colombia | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 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) | |
| National team | |||
| 1995–2001 | Colombia | 56 | (3) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2007–2008 | Depor Jamundí | ||
| 2008 | Deportivo Pasto | ||
| 2010 | América de Cali | ||
| 2010 | Defensa y Justicia | ||
| 2016–2017 | Atlético Huila (sporting director) | ||
| 2017 | Atlético Huila | ||
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Jorge Hernán Bermúdez Morales (born June 18, 1971) is a former professional football player from Colombia. He was a strong defender who played for many teams. He also played for the Colombian national team 56 times.
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Playing Career: A Football Journey
Jorge Bermúdez started his football journey in Colombia. He began his career with Deportes Quindío in 1989. Interestingly, he also finished his playing career with the same team 17 years later.
Playing for Colombian Clubs
During his time in Colombia, Bermúdez played for several well-known clubs. These included América de Cali, Deportivo Quevedo, Deportivo Pereira, and Independiente Santa Fe. He was a key player for these teams.
Playing Abroad: International Teams
Bermúdez also played for famous clubs outside of Colombia. He joined Benfica in Portugal. Later, he moved to Boca Juniors in Argentina, where he became very successful. He also played for Olympiacos in Greece, Newell's Old Boys in Argentina, and Barcelona SC in Ecuador.
Winning Big with Boca Juniors
His time with Boca Juniors was especially successful. He helped the team win many important titles. In 2000, they won the Copa Libertadores, which is a huge South American club competition. They also won the Intercontinental Cup in the same year. Bermúdez also celebrated three league titles with Boca Juniors. These were the Apertura 1998, Clausura 1999, and Apertura 2000 championships.
Representing Colombia: National Team Appearances
Jorge Bermúdez was a proud member of the Colombian national team. He played in the 1992 Summer Olympics. He also represented his country in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, he played in three Copa América tournaments: in 1995, 1997, and 1999. He scored 2 goals in 56 appearances for his country.
Life After Playing: Coaching and Management
After retiring as a player, Bermúdez continued to be involved in football. He took on roles as a manager for several teams.
Early Coaching Roles
He managed Depor Jamundí and Deportivo Pasto. He also had a coaching role with América de Cali, one of his former clubs.
Managing in Argentina
In 2010, Bermúdez became the manager of Defensa y Justicia, an Argentine team. He stayed in this role for a short period.
Working as a Pundit and Director
For a few years, Bermúdez worked as a TV pundit and commentator for ESPN. He shared his football knowledge with viewers. In 2016, he became the sporting director for Atlético Huila. He later took over as caretaker manager for the same club in 2017.
Return to Boca Juniors Management
In December 2019, Jorge Bermúdez returned to Boca Juniors. He joined the club's Soccer Council, working in a management position. This brought him back to the club where he had so much success as a player.
Major Achievements and Honours
Jorge Bermúdez won many important titles throughout his career.
América de Cali
- Primera A: 1990, 1992
Boca Juniors
- Primera División: 1998 Apertura, 1999 Clausura, 2000 Apertura
- Copa Libertadores: 2000, 2001
- Intercontinental Cup: 2000
Olympiacos
- Super League Greece: 2001–02, 2002–03
Individual Awards
- South American Team of the Year: 1997, 1998, 2000
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Bermúdez para niños
