Jorginho

Jorginho, born Jorge Luiz Frello Filho on December 20, 1991, is a distinguished Brazilian-born Italian footballer who excels as a defensive midfielder. Currently playing for Arsenal in the Premier League, Jorginho’s career began in Italy with Hellas Verona, before a notable stint at Napoli where he secured both the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. His move to Chelsea in 2018 led to triumphs in the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League. After over four years with Chelsea, he joined Arsenal in 2023. On the international stage, Jorginho debuted for Italy in 2016 and was integral to their UEFA Euro 2020 victory, earning a spot in the Team of the Tournament. His remarkable 2021 saw him named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year and finish third in the Ballon d’Or, making him the only Italian to achieve this accolade.

Personal Information

Full Name Jorge Luiz Frello Filho
Date of Birth December 20, 1991
Nationality Brazilian, Italian
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Role Midfielder
Past Team(s)
Hellas Verona

Personal Stats

Season Club Competition Gls Ast G+A xG xAG
2017-2018 Napoli Serie A 2 3 5 0.07 0.10
2019-2020 Chelsea Premier League 4 2 6 0.15 0.08
2020-2021 Chelsea Premier League 7 1 8 0.31 0.04
2021-2022 Chelsea Premier League 6 2 8 0.24 0.08