Jorginho explains how he became a ‘key player’ for Jardim’s Flamengo | OneFootball

What are Jorginho’s numbers for Flamengo?

Flamengo beat Grêmio this Sunday (10), 1-0, in a match valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão. A starter in the match, Jorginho was once again praised by the red-and-black fans after another “textbook” performance. After the match, the midfielder explained how he manages to keep standing out for Fla.

— I believe this comes from many years of work, in terms of body positioning and trying to map out and read the whole situation around what is going to happen and what is happening — he said, before concluding:

— So, by anticipating that play, it ends up making the next move easier for me. So, I believe that’s the work that has to be done by anyone who plays there in midfield in order to make the role easier — concluded Jorginho, in the mixed zone.

How did Jorginho perform in Flamengo vs. Grêmio?

Jorginho played the full 90 minutes in Flamengo’s match against Grêmio this Sunday (10). The midfielder completed 121 passes from 125 attempts, in addition to recovering ten balls and making one tackle. However, the player received a yellow card and, since he was one booking away from suspension, he will miss Fla’s next Brasileirão match, against Athletico-PR.

What are Jorginho’s numbers for Flamengo?

Flamengo signed Jorginho in June 2025, after the player terminated his contract with Arsenal (ENG). Since then, despite his short time at the club, the midfielder has established himself as one of the squad’s captains and a key piece in the red-and-black system.

In total, Jorginho has made 46 appearances in a Flamengo shirt, with eight goals and three assists. In addition, the midfielder has won the Libertadores, the Brasileirão, and the Carioca Championship.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Jorginho available, Flamengo now turns its focus back to the Copa do Brasil. This Thursday (14), the Rubro-Negro faces Vitória again at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Barradão, in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Sportv (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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