Jorginho, one of the key figures behind Flamengo’s success, has earned a spot at NINTH in the Ballon D’OneFootball 2025 rankings.
This award, presented by Brazilian sports journalists from OneFootball, recognizes the top performers in Brazilian football throughout 2025 across all competitions.
Stay tuned as we unveil one name each day leading up to December 25, when the winner of the Ballon D’OneFootball 2025 will be revealed.
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10th place – Thiago Silva, Fluminense defender
A REMARKABLE (half) YEAR âš«đź”´
Jorginho’s inclusion in the Top 10 of the Ballon D’OneFootball 2025 is particularly impressive considering he has only been active for half the year, highlighting the significant impact of Flamengo’s number 21.
Since joining the club on June 6, the former Arsenal player might have ranked even higher if he had participated in Brazilian football for the entire year.
In just six months, Jorginho played 32 matches, scoring five goals and assisting three more.
He played a pivotal role in the 3-2 win over Palmeiras during the BrasileirĂŁo’s 29th round, showcasing his importance to the team.
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MORE THAN JUST STATISTICS đź§
However, Jorginho’s influence extends beyond his numbers.
Despite his direct involvement in just eight goals from his 32 appearances, he serves as the mastermind in midfield.
At 33 years old, he not only guards the defensive line but also orchestrates the transition from defense to attack.
Coach Filipe LuĂs has praised Jorginho, labeling him as “complete” and a “star” of the side.
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A LUCKY CHARM 🏆🏆
In his six months with Flamengo, Jorginho has already secured two titles that many esteemed Brazilian clubs have yet to achieve.
He played a crucial role in helping the club clinch the Libertadores and the BrasileirĂŁo titles. It could have even been more…
In the Intercontinental final against PSG, Jorginho converted a penalty that led the match into extra time and ultimately a penalty shootout.
Unfortunately, he left the match in the 28th minute of the second half, and Flamengo ultimately lost the title to the French side in the penalty shootout (2-1).
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