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Jorginho
Personal information
Full name Jorge Luiz de Amorim Silva
Date of birth (1979-09-05) 5 September 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth Brazil
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club 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)
Teams managed
2023– Mixto (U20)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (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

A friendly robot icon. In Spanish: Jorge Luiz de Amorim Silva para niños

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