Jorge Morgenstern

Jorge Morgenstern (born 2 April 1972) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Playing career Born in Guarujá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Morgenstern began playing youth football for Campeonato Catarinense Série B side Toledo in 1987, making his senior debut in 1990. His first first-minute appearance came one year later, and remained at the club until 1993.

Morgenstern had his only experience abroad in 1998–99, He returned to Brazil in 1999, helping Rio Branco reach the final of the Campeonato Paranaense.

Managerial career Following his retirement as a player, Morgenstern worked as an advisor for the under-17 and under-20 teams of newly-founded Toledo Colônia Work between 2004 and 2012.

In 2011, he founded the Genoma Colorado La Salle, a franchise of Sport Club Internacional.

Personal life Morgenstern is of Lebanese descent; he is the brother of former Lebanon national team player Jadir. Morgenstern has a degree in Physical Education.

He and his wife, Franciele (née De Marchi), have two children: Mariá and Benício.

Honours Paraná Campeonato Paranaense: 1994

União Bandeirante Campeonato do Interior Paranaense: 1996

Apucarana Campeonato do Interior Paranaense: 1997

Rio Branco Campeonato Paranaense runner-up: 1999