Jorginho (footballer, born 1979) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Luiz de Amorim Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Mixto (U20 coach) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1999 | Caxias | ||
| 1999–2000 | Juventude | ||
| 2000–2002 | Omiya Ardija | 49 | (18) |
| 2002–2003 | Ventforet Kofu | 24 | (9) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023– | Mixto (U20) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jorge Luiz de Amorim Silva, known as Jorginho, was born on September 5, 1979. He is a Brazilian football coach and a former player. Jorginho used to play as a striker, scoring goals for his teams. Today, he coaches the Under-20 team for Mixto.
Jorginho's Playing Career
Jorginho started his football journey in Brazil. He played for clubs like Caxias and Juventude in the late 1990s.
Playing in Japan
In the early 2000s, Jorginho moved to Japan. He joined Omiya Ardija in 2000. He played 49 games for them and scored 18 goals. This made him an important player for the team.
After Omiya Ardija, Jorginho played for Ventforet Kofu. He was with them from 2002 to 2003. During his time there, he played 24 matches and scored 9 goals. His time in Japan showed his skill as a forward.
Becoming a Coach
After his playing days, Jorginho decided to become a football coach. In 2023, he started coaching the Under-20 squad of Mixto. This means he helps young players learn and improve their football skills.
See also
In Spanish: Jorge Luiz de Amorim Silva para niños
