Jorge Mendonça facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jorge Pinto Mendonça | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Silva Jardim, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 17 February 2006 | ||
| Place of death | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Striker (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1971-1973 1974-1976 1976-1979 1980 1980-1983 1983-1985 1985 1986 1987-1988 1989 1989-1990 |
Bangu Náutico Capibaribe Palmeiras Vasco da Gama Guarani Ponte Preta Cruzeiro Rio Branco Colorado Ponte Preta Paulista |
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| National team | |||
| 1978 | Brazil | ||
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Jorge Mendonça was a very talented Brazilian football player. He was born on June 6, 1954. Jorge played as a Striker, which means he was a forward who focused on scoring goals. He was known for his amazing skills and how he played the game. He even got to play for the Brazilian national team!
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Playing for Clubs
Jorge Mendonça played for many different football clubs in Brazil during his career. He started playing professionally in 1971.
Early Career
He began his journey with Bangu from 1971 to 1973. After that, he moved to Náutico Capibaribe, where he played from 1974 to 1976. During his time at Náutico, he showed his goal-scoring abilities in the top Brazilian league.
Time at Palmeiras
One of his most notable periods was with Palmeiras. He joined them in 1976 and stayed until 1979. At Palmeiras, he continued to be a key player, scoring many goals in the Série A.
Moving Around
After Palmeiras, Jorge played for several other important clubs. In 1980, he briefly played for Vasco da Gama. Later that year, he joined Guarani, where he played until 1983. He also had spells at Ponte Preta (1983-1985 and again in 1989), Cruzeiro (1985), and Rio Branco (1986).
Later Years
Towards the end of his career, he played for Colorado from 1987 to 1988. He finished his professional playing days with Paulista from 1989 to 1990. Throughout his club career, Jorge Mendonça played in 175 matches and scored 84 goals.
Playing for Brazil
Jorge Mendonça also had the honor of representing his country. He played for the Brazilian national team in 1978.
World Cup Experience
He was part of the Brazil squad that played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. Playing for your country in a World Cup is a huge achievement for any footballer! He played 6 matches for the national team during his career.
