Paulo Jorge Soares Gomes
Encyclopedia
Paulo Jorge Soares Gomes (born 16 June 1980 in Braga
), known as Paulo Jorge, is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for APOEL F.C. in Cyprus
, as a central defender.
Although a defensive player, Jorge scored five league goals in 2006–07 to help the club finish fourth, as well as two in the season's UEFA Cup, against Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
and A.C. Chievo Verona.
In 2008–09, he was absent for the vast majority of the games, due to several surgeries to repair a foot ailment. His return only took place on May 1, 2009, against Rio Ave FC (0–0), and it was the only match he played in 2008-09 season.
On 10 June 2009, the board of APOEL F.C. announced the signing of the player, on a two-year deal. During his debut season, he won the Cypriot Super Cup and appeared in three group stage matches for the club, in its first UEFA Champions League
participation.
On 12 May 2011, after helping APOEL win
the national championship
, 31-year old Paulo Jorge renewed his contract for another year.
Braga
Braga , a city in the Braga Municipality in northwestern Portugal, is the capital of the Braga District, the oldest archdiocese and the third major city of the country. Braga is the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the World...
), known as Paulo Jorge, is a Portuguese
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...
footballer who plays for APOEL F.C. in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, as a central defender.
Football career
Paulo Jorge played for hometown club Sporting Clube de Braga for the vast majority of his career, which he began, as a professional, in 2002–03. From his early first division debuts, he was awarded club captaincy.Although a defensive player, Jorge scored five league goals in 2006–07 to help the club finish fourth, as well as two in the season's UEFA Cup, against Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
and A.C. Chievo Verona.
In 2008–09, he was absent for the vast majority of the games, due to several surgeries to repair a foot ailment. His return only took place on May 1, 2009, against Rio Ave FC (0–0), and it was the only match he played in 2008-09 season.
On 10 June 2009, the board of APOEL F.C. announced the signing of the player, on a two-year deal. During his debut season, he won the Cypriot Super Cup and appeared in three group stage matches for the club, in its first UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
participation.
On 12 May 2011, after helping APOEL win
2010–11 Cypriot First Division
-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
the national championship
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
, 31-year old Paulo Jorge renewed his contract for another year.
Honours
APOEL- Cypriot LeagueCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
: 2010–112010–11 Cypriot First Division-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... - Cypriot Super Cup: 2009, 2011