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Jorginho (footballer, born February 1975)

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Jorginho
Personal information
Full name Jorge Marcelo de Araújo
Date of birth (1975-02-10) 10 February 1975 (age 49)
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

Jorge Marcelo de Araújo (born 10 February 1975), better known as Jorginho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

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A 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

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Flamengo
Brasiliense

References

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  1. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Jorginho)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Jorge Marcelo de Araújo - Biografia". Flamengo Master (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Achei! Ex-atletas de Fla, Flu, Vasco e Bota alavancam o América". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 19 April 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
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