“Very nostalgic”, says Jorginho after playing for boyhood club Vila Nova | OneFootball

Midfielder takes advantage of the FIFA international break for an emotional reunion with his roots in Imbituba (SC)

Jorginho took advantage of the FIFA international break to return to his hometown, Imbituba (SC), and wear the Vila Nova jersey, a local team from the region. Born on the coast of Santa Catarina, the midfielder moved to Italy while still a child, where he built his career in European football before arriving at Flamengo.

– Being able to return to where I was born and raised, receive all this affection, and see so many familiar faces and longtime friends I hadn’t seen in a while is a wonderful feeling. Being able to play football with friends, like when I was a child, is very nostalgic –, he said, and added:

– And being able to bring my children to see where I come from is also very important to me. Today is being a memorable and sensational day, blessed by this wonderful day –, said Jorginho to lc.estudiocriativo.

Why was Jorginho at Vila Nova?

Jorginho visited Vila Nova Football School, where he had his first kicks when he was still a child. The Italian-Brazilian then took part in a commemorative event that brought together friends, family members, and children from the region. Admission to the event was 1 kg of non-perishable food per person.

The funds raised will be donated to Cáritas Brasileira, a non-profit social assistance organization. The commemorative match was refereed by Bráulio da Silva Machado, who is also from Imbituba. During the event, Jorginho converted a penalty with his famous little hop.

Who is Jorginho off the pitch?

The midfielder is married to British woman Catherine Harding, with whom he had his son Jax. Jorginho is also stepfather to Ada Law, Catherine’s daughter, as well as father to Vitor and Alicia, from his previous marriage to Natalia Leteri.

How was Jorginho’s spell at Arsenal before Flamengo?

Before joining Rubro-Negro, Jorginho was losing space at Arsenal (ENG). He then arrived at Flamengo as a free agent in the middle of 2025. The midfielder subsequently took on a leading role wearing the red-and-black shirt.

How is Jorginho doing in the 2026 season?

This season, the midfielder has made 32 appearances, with three goals and three assists in a Flamengo shirt. In fact, Jorginho was included in Italy’s preliminary squad during this FIFA international break. However, the midfielder’s name was left out of the final call-up.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

After the FIFA international break, Flamengo return to the pitch on October 8 against Santos. The match will take place at Vila Belmiro, starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

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