Jorge (footballer, born 1939) explained

Jorge
Fullname:	Jorge dos Santos
Birth Date:	21 April 1939
Birth Place:	São Paulo, Brazil
Death Place:	São Paulo, Brazil
Position:	Right back
Years1:	1957–1962
Caps1:	182
Goals1:	0
Pcupdate:	3 February 2024

Jorge dos Santos (21 April 1939 – 25 February 2018), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right back.

Career

A defensive right-back, Jorge was Djalma Santos immediate backup during the start of the "Primeira Academia" team. He made 182 appearances for the club, winning the state championship in 1959 and the Taça Brasil in 1960.^{[1] [2]}

Honours

Palmeiras

• Campeonato Paulista

1959

• Taça Brasil

1960

Death

Jorge died on 25 February 2018 in São Paulo, aged 78, a victim of multiple organ failure.^[3]

External links

• Jorge at ogol.com.br

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jogadores do Palmeiras: Jorge . Verdazzo . 3 February 2024 . pt.
2. Web site: Que fim levou? Jorge (Ex-lateral direito do Palmeiras) . Terceiro Tempo . 3 February 2024 . pt.
3. Web site: Luto! Campeão Brasileiro pelo Palmeiras morre aos 78 anos em São Paulo . Futebol Interior . 27 February 2018 . 3 February 2024 . pt.