Jorge Luiz Sousa
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Jorge Luiz Pereira de Sousa, aka Jorginho (born 6 May 1977), is a professional Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. in Portugal
, as a forward.
, Goiás
, Jorginho started his career in regional side Goiatuba Esporte Clube
, earning him a transfer to Clube Atlético Paranaense
, where he played for five seasons, also being loaned to Esporte Clube Santo André
. After spells with Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
and Goiânia Esporte Clube
, Jorginho moved to Portugal
and Vitória Futebol Clube
, in 2001–02.
In Setúbal
, his first season was short of impressive, scoring two goals in 32 matches. In 2002–03, while he hit the back of the net ten times, Jorginho saw Vitória sink to the second division
, but helped it return to the top flight in the immediate year, with 17 goals.
Jorginho would help Setúbal achieve a secure mid-table spot in 2004–05 (which was at risk following José Couceiro's departure to F.C. Porto), and while he could have left Setúbal during the January 2005 transfer window on a free transfer, he remained at the club and was presented with a victory in the Cup of Portugal
: after netting twice in Vitória's 3–1 semifinal defeat of Vitória de Guimarães, Jorginho played the entire 2–1 final win against S.L. Benfica, and added nine league goals.
He eventually left for Porto, where he gained the confidence of manager Co Adriaanse
(despite being signed still with Couceiro in charge), playing an attacking trio with Benni McCarthy
, Lisandro López
and Adriano
.
Towards the end of the 2005–06 season, Jorginho proved decisive in a thrilling Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Porto title-decider, having scored the winning goal during the last minutes of the April 8, 2006 match (1–0 final result). Porto went on the conquer the title (he had also scored in the first encounter between the two sides in Porto
, a 1–1 draw).
The following season, under Jesualdo Ferreira
, Jorginho featured much less, but managed to score against former side Vitória, in a 5–1 home success. On August 30, 2007, he signed with perennial UEFA Cup qualification candidates Sporting de Braga, on a four-year link.
In August 2009, Jorginho left Portugal and joined Turkish
side Gaziantepspor
, on a two-year contract; he signed alongside Braga teammate Roland Linz
.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, as a forward.
Football career
Born in GoiâniaGoiânia
-Climate:The city has a tropical wet and dry climate with an average temperature of . There's a wet season, from October to April, and a dry one, from May to September. Annual rainfall is around 1,520 mm....
, Goiás
Goiás
Goiás is a state of Brazil, located in the central part of the country. The name Goiás comes from the name of an indigenous community...
, Jorginho started his career in regional side Goiatuba Esporte Clube
Goiatuba Esporte Clube
Goiatuba Esporte Clube, also known as Goiatuba, is a Brazilian football team located in Goiatuba, Goiás.-History:On May 5, 1970, a sports group met in a room located downtown and set up a professional football club called Goiatuba Esporte Clube, named after the city...
, earning him a transfer to Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
, where he played for five seasons, also being loaned to Esporte Clube Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team from Santo André, São Paulo state.Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region. The club's mascot name is Ramalhão after the bandeirante João Ramalho...
. After spells with Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
Gama is a Brazilian football team from Gama in Distrito Federal, founded on November 15, 1975.Gama greatest rival is Brasiliense.Their home stadium is the Bezerrão stadium, capacity 25,000. They play in green shirts, white shorts and green socks....
and Goiânia Esporte Clube
Goiânia Esporte Clube
Goiânia Esporte Clube, or Goiânia as they are usually called, are a Brazilian football team from Goiânia in Goiás state, founded on July 5, 1938. Their home stadium is the Olímpico Pedro Ludovico, which has a maximum capacity of 10,000 people. They play in black and white shirts, white shorts and...
, Jorginho moved to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and Vitória Futebol Clube
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
, in 2001–02.
In Setúbal
Setúbal
Setúbal is the main city in Setúbal Municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.0 km² and a total population of 118,696 inhabitants in the municipality. The city proper has 89,303 inhabitants....
, his first season was short of impressive, scoring two goals in 32 matches. In 2002–03, while he hit the back of the net ten times, Jorginho saw Vitória sink to the second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, but helped it return to the top flight in the immediate year, with 17 goals.
Jorginho would help Setúbal achieve a secure mid-table spot in 2004–05 (which was at risk following José Couceiro's departure to F.C. Porto), and while he could have left Setúbal during the January 2005 transfer window on a free transfer, he remained at the club and was presented with a victory in the Cup of Portugal
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: after netting twice in Vitória's 3–1 semifinal defeat of Vitória de Guimarães, Jorginho played the entire 2–1 final win against S.L. Benfica, and added nine league goals.
He eventually left for Porto, where he gained the confidence of manager Co Adriaanse
Co Adriaanse
Jacobus "Co" Adriaanse is a Dutch football manager and former football player, who is currently the head coach of Eredivisie team FC Twente.-Playing career:...
(despite being signed still with Couceiro in charge), playing an attacking trio with Benni McCarthy
Benni McCarthy
Benedict Saul "Benni" McCarthy is a South African footballer who is currently contracted to Orlando Pirates in South Africa.McCarthy holds the record of international goals for a South African...
, Lisandro López
Lisandro López
Lisandro López , sometimes known as Lisandro, is an Argentine footballer who plays for Olympique Lyonnais in France.Primarily a striker, he is also capable of playing on the wings....
and Adriano
Adriano Vieira Louzada
Adriano Vieira Louzada, simply Adriano , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for U.D. Oliveirense in Portugal, as a striker.-Football career:...
.
Towards the end of the 2005–06 season, Jorginho proved decisive in a thrilling Sporting Clube de Portugal vs Porto title-decider, having scored the winning goal during the last minutes of the April 8, 2006 match (1–0 final result). Porto went on the conquer the title (he had also scored in the first encounter between the two sides in Porto
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
, a 1–1 draw).
The following season, under Jesualdo Ferreira
Jesualdo Ferreira
Manuel Jesualdo Ferreira is a Portuguese football manager who currently manages Greek club Panathinaikos.-Early career:In Ferreira's early career, he managed Rio Maior and Torreense...
, Jorginho featured much less, but managed to score against former side Vitória, in a 5–1 home success. On August 30, 2007, he signed with perennial UEFA Cup qualification candidates Sporting de Braga, on a four-year link.
In August 2009, Jorginho left Portugal and joined Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
side Gaziantepspor
Gaziantepspor
Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu....
, on a two-year contract; he signed alongside Braga teammate Roland Linz
Roland Linz
Roland Gunther Linz is an Austrian footballer who plays for FK Austria Wien as a striker.-Early career / Germany:Linz started in the youth teams of local club DSV Leoben...
.
Honours
- Porto:
- Portuguese League: 2005–06, 2006–07
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2005–06 - Portuguese Supercup: 2006
- Setúbal:
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2004–05
- Portuguese Cup