Jorge Marcelo de Araújo (born 10 February 1975), better known as Jorginho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Marcelo de Araújo | ||
| Date of birth | 10 February 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1995 | Olaria | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Olaria | ||
| 1997–2003 | Flamengo | 242 | (4) |
| 2003–2005 | Brasiliense | ||
| 2005–2006 | Penafiel | ||
| 2007 | Nova Iguaçu | ||
| 2008 | Campo Grande-RJ | ||
| 2009 | Moto Club | ||
| 2009 | Juventus-SP | ||
| 2013 | America-RJ | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 March 2024 | |||
Career
editA player with great defensive power, Jorginho stood out at Flamengo for his ability to nullify opposing central midfielders. He made 242 appearances and scored 4 goals for the club he,[1] winning several titles. In 2004, he was also champion with Brasiliense. He ended his career, but returned in 2013 to defend America.[2][3]
Honours
edit- Flamengo
- Copa dos Campeões Mundiais: 1997
- Copa Mercosur: 1999
- Copa dos Campeões: 2001
- Campeonato Carioca: 1999, 2000, 2001
- Taça Guanabara: 1999, 2001
- Taça Rio: 2000
- Brasiliense
References
edit- ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Jorginho)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Jorge Marcelo de Araújo - Biografia". Flamengo Master (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Achei! Ex-atletas de Fla, Flu, Vasco e Bota alavancam o América". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 19 April 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
External links
edit- Jorginho Araújo at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)