Biography
Who is Jorginho?
Early life and playing career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jorginho started his professional career playing for América Football Club before moving to Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. His talent as an attacking right back eventually took him overseas to Germany, where he joined Bayer Leverkusen in 1989. His strong offensive abilities helped him score five goals during his third season with the club.
Following his success in Germany, Jorginho signed with FC Bayern Munich. He won the national title during his second year with the team. After his time in Europe, he moved to Japan and played for Kashima Antlers, where he won both the league title and the Most Valuable Player award. He later returned to Brazil to finish his playing career with teams including São Paulo FC, CR Vasco da Gama, and Fluminense Football Club.
International success
Jorginho earned sixty-four caps for the Brazil national team and scored three goals during his international career. He represented his country at both the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups. During the 1994 tournament, he played in all of the matches as Brazil emerged victorious and claimed the championship title.
His solid performance throughout the tournament earned him a spot in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. He provided two crucial assists during the competition, including a well-known cross in the semifinals against Sweden that led to a winning goal by Romário. In addition to his World Cup victory, he also helped the Brazilian Olympic team secure a silver medal at the Summer Olympic Games.
Managerial career
After retiring as a player, Jorginho transitioned into coaching and management. He briefly managed América before joining the coaching staff of the Brazil national team as an assistant to head coach Dunga. He remained in this role for four years and briefly took charge of the squad for two friendly matches in 2008, leading them to victories against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden.
Over the following years, Jorginho managed numerous clubs in his home country, including Goiás, Figueirense, Flamengo, Ponte Preta, Coritiba, and Vasco da Gama. He also returned to Japan to manage his former club Kashima Antlers and coached Al Wasl in the United Arab Emirates. His managerial career included winning the Campeonato Carioca with Vasco da Gama and securing titles with Kashima Antlers and Buriram United.
Personal life and height
Jorginho stands at a height of 175 centimeters. Outside of football, he is a born-again Christian and was featured sharing his faith in a special version of the film Jesus produced during the 1998 World Cup. He also established a social project named Bola Pra Frente in his home neighborhood of Guadalupe in Rio de Janeiro.
Birthday and age
Jorginho was born on August 17, 1964, which makes Jorginho 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Jorginho shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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