Jorginho Baiano

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.

Jorginho Baiano

Personal information
Full name	Jorge Luiz de Souza Ramos
Date of birth	(1966-07-06) 6 July 1966 (age 59)
Place of birth	Feira de Santana, Brazil
Position(s)	Centre-back
Youth career
	Fluminense de Feira
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1987–1989	Fluminense de Feira
1990–1993	Bahia
1994–1999	Portuguesa	156	(10)
1998	→ Grêmio (loan)	18	(0)
2000–2001	Inter de Limeira
2002	Sport Recife
2003–2004	Paysandu
2005	CRB
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 July 2024

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

• Campeonato Baiano: 1991, 1993