Jorginho facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jorge de Amorim Oliveira Campos | ||
| Date of birth | 17 August 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1983-1984 1985-1989 1989-1992 1992-1994 1995-1998 1999 2000-2001 |
América Flamengo Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich Kashima Antlers São Paulo Vasco da Gama |
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| National team | |||
| 1987-1995 | Brazil | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2006 | América | ||
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Jorginho (born 17 August 1964) is a former Brazilian football player. He was a talented defender who played for many famous clubs and represented the Brazil national team.
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Playing Career Highlights
Jorginho started his football journey in Brazil. He played for several well-known Brazilian clubs. These included América, Flamengo, São Paulo, and Vasco da Gama.
Playing in Europe
After playing in Brazil, Jorginho moved to Europe. He played for two big clubs in Germany. From 1989 to 1992, he was a key player for Bayer Leverkusen. He then joined Bayern Munich in 1992. He played there until 1995. Playing in Germany helped him become an even better defender.
Success in Japan
After his time in Germany, Jorginho moved to Japan. He joined Kashima Antlers in 1995. He played there for four years until 1998. During his time with Kashima Antlers, he helped the team win several important titles. This included the J. League 1 championship multiple times. He was a very important player for them.
International Career with Brazil
Jorginho also had a great career playing for his country, Brazil. He played for the Brazilian national team from 1987 to 1995. He was part of the squad for two World Cups.
1990 FIFA World Cup
He was in the Brazilian squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Brazil reached the Round of 16 in that tournament.
1994 FIFA World Cup Victory
Jorginho was a very important player in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Brazil won the World Cup that year! He played a big role in their defense. This was a huge achievement for him and his country.
See also
- In Spanish: Jorginho para niños
