1. Overview
Jorge Luiz Barbosa Teixeira (born 21 June 1999), commonly known as Jorge Luiz, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for K League club Pohang Steelers. He began his senior career in Portugal with U.D. Oliveirense and C.D. Feirense before moving to South Korea. Notably, he spent the 2023 season on loan at Chungbuk Cheongju FC, where he was recognized as part of the K League 2 Best XI, before permanently joining Pohang Steelers in K League 1 in 2024 and earning the K League 1 Round 31 MVP award.
2. Early Life and Youth Career
Jorge Luiz Barbosa Teixeira was born on 21 June 1999, in Brazil. Details regarding his early life and youth development in football prior to his professional career are not publicly available.
3. Club Career
Jorge Luiz's professional career has seen him play for clubs in Portugal and South Korea, primarily as a forward. His journey includes stints in Liga Portugal 2 and the K League.
3.1. U.D. Oliveirense
Jorge Luiz began his professional club career with U.D. Oliveirense in Portugal. During the 2020-21 season, he made 24 appearances in the Liga Portugal 2, scoring 6 goals. He also made 1 appearance in the domestic cup, bringing his total appearances for the season to 25, with 6 goals.
3.2. C.D. Feirense
Following his time at Oliveirense, Jorge Luiz moved to C.D. Feirense. In the 2021-22 season, he played 23 league matches in Liga Portugal 2, scoring 3 goals. He also contributed with 1 goal in 1 domestic cup appearance, resulting in 4 goals from 24 total appearances for the season. The subsequent 2022-23 season saw him make 15 league appearances, scoring 3 goals. Additionally, he participated in 4 matches in the Taça da Liga, finding the net once. Across his tenure at Feirense, he accumulated 38 league appearances with 6 goals, 1 cup appearance with 1 goal, and 4 Taça da Liga appearances with 1 goal, totaling 43 appearances and 8 goals.
3.3. Chungbuk Cheongju FC (loan)
For the 2023 season, Jorge Luiz was loaned to K League 2 club Chungbuk Cheongju FC in South Korea. This loan spell proved to be a highly productive period for him, as he made 34 appearances in the K League 2, scoring 13 goals. His significant contributions to Chungbuk Cheongju FC during this season earned him individual recognition.
3.4. Pohang Steelers
After his successful loan spell at Chungbuk Cheongju FC, Jorge Luiz made a permanent move to K League 1 club Pohang Steelers on 4 January 2024. In the 2024 season, he has made 5 appearances in the K League 1. He has also played in 2 matches in the AFC Champions League. As of early April 2024, he has played 7 matches for the club without scoring a goal, but he has continued to be a key player for the team.
4. Career Statistics
This section details Jorge Luiz's professional club career statistics, including appearances and goals across various competitions.
4.1. Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | International | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Oliveirense | 2020-21 | Liga Portugal 2 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 25 | 6 | ||
| Feirense | 2021-22 | Liga Portugal 2 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 | |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 3 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 19 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 38 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 43 | 8 | |||
| Chungbuk Cheongju (loan) | 2023 | K League 2 | 34 | 13 | - | - | - | 34 | 13 | |||
| Pohang Steelers | 2024 | K League 1 | 5 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | - | 7 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 101 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 109 | 27 | ||
5. Awards and Achievements
Jorge Luiz has received several individual accolades during his career, particularly during his time in the K League.
5.1. Individual Awards
- K League 2 Best XI: 2023
- K League 1 Round 31 MVP: 2024
6. Play Style
Jorge Luiz primarily plays as a forward. His role typically involves leading the attack and contributing to goal scoring. While specific details on his technical attributes and tactical roles are not extensively documented, his goal-scoring record, especially during his loan spell at Chungbuk Cheongju FC, indicates his effectiveness in offensive positions.
7. Personal Life
Information regarding Jorge Luiz's personal life, such as his marital status, family relations, or hobbies outside of football, is not publicly available.
8. See Also
- List of K League players
- Pohang Steelers
- Chungbuk Cheongju FC
- U.D. Oliveirense
- C.D. Feirense