Jorginho (beach soccer)

Jorge Augusto da Cunha Gabriel, better known as Jorginho, is a Brazilian former beach soccer player who played as a winger. In 2018, his retirement from the sport was announced,[2] however he made one final appearance for Brazil in January 2019, a testimonial match in which his friend Ronaldinho also participated.[1]

Jorginho
Personal information
Full name Jorge Augusto da Cunha Gabriel
Date of birth (1974-10-17) 17 October 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Wing
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2018 Vasco da Gama
International career
1994–2019 Brazil[1] 303 (316)
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Beach soccer
Beach Soccer World Championships
Winner 1996 Rio de Janeiro
Winner 1997 Rio de Janeiro
Winner 1998 Rio de Janeiro
Winner 1999 Rio de Janeiro
Winner 2000 Rio de Janeiro
Winner 2002 Vitoria
Winner 2003 Rio de Janeiro
Winner 2004 Rio de Janeiro
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
Third place 2005 Rio de Janeiro
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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  1. ^ a b "Jorginho: Ronaldinho made my farewell unforgettable". FIFA.com. 28 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Vitória é campeão da Libertadores da América de Beach Soccer".

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