Jorginho Baiano Explained

Jorginho Baiano
Fullname:Jorge Luiz de Souza Ramos
Birth Date:6 July 1966
Birth Place:Feira de Santana, Brazil
Position:Centre-back
Youthclubs1:Fluminense de Feira
Years1:1987–1989
Years2:1990–1993
Years3:1994–1999
Caps3:156
Goals3:10
Years4:1998
Clubs4:Grêmio (loan)
Caps4:18
Goals4:0
Years5:2000–2001
Years6:2002
Years7:2003–2004
Years8:2005
Pcupdate:24 July 2024

Jorge Luiz de Souza Ramos (born 6 July 1966), better known as Jorginho or Jorginho Baiano is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

Starting his career at Fluminense de Feira, Jorginho played for major Brazilian football teams during the 1990s, with emphasis on Bahia, Portuguesa, where he made 156 appearances for the club,[1] and Grêmio, where he played on loan in 1998. Central defender, he stood out for his seriousness on the field.[2]

Personal life

Jorginho is the elder brother of the also footballer Júnior Baiano.[3] After retiring from football, Jorginho became a cattle rancher.[4]

Honours

Bahia

1991, 1993

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Almanaque da Lusa . Fundação Cásper Líbero . 2007 . Érico Faria Loreto . Márcio Monteiro Alencar . Rafael Ribeiro Emiliano. Thiago Teixeira de Azevedo.
  2. Web site: Jorge Luiz de Souza Ramos . Grêmiopédia . 24 July 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Baiano não teme irmão . Folha de São Paulo . 16 November 1997 . 24 July 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: Jorginho, irmão de Júnior Baiano, é o 'Rei do Gado' . UOL Esporte . 20 December 2005 . 24 July 2024 . pt.