Jorge Alberto da Costa Silva (literally Big Jorge; born 31 December 1970), known as Jorjão or sometimes Jorgeao, is a former Brazilian footballer.
Biography Jorge started his professional career at Coritiba, and played for Coritiba at 1990, 1991 Copa do Brasil and 1993 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. After Coritiba relegated, he spent next Campeonato Brasileiro season at Portuguesa. He then left for Ibero-America clubs and settled in Uruguay.
He played for 1997 Copa CONMEBOL for Deportes Tolima, 1999 Copa Libertadores and 2001 Copa Mercosur for Nacional. He played 46 league matches and scored 2 goals in 2000 and 2001 seasons. He played 144 official matches and scored 9 goals for Nacional in total.
In 2002, he left for China, and known as 曉曉 (Xiaoxiao) due to the pronunciation of his nickname Jorjão. In January 2003, his contract was extended.
He then returned to play for amateur side Jandaia Esporte Clube.
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References
External links
Profile at tenfieldigital.com.uy Jorge Da Costa stats in Nacional