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Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes

b. 1996

Portuguese footballer

Association football player
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About Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes

Born 1996. Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes is a Portuguese association football player.

Rio Ave and Leixões On 27 July 2018, Joca signed a three-year contract at Rio Ave F.C. also of the Portuguese top tier. In January 2020, not being part of manager Carlos Carvalhal's plans, he was loaned to Leixões S.C. until June.

Joca joined Leixões on a permanent basis on 18 August 2020. In July 2021, however, he returned to the Estádio dos Arcos on a one-year deal.

Rio Ave won the second division in 2021–22, with Joca contributing three goals from 31 matches. He missed the vast majority of the following season with a knee injury.

Joca split the 2024–25 season abroad, starting it with Wuhan Three Towns F.C. in the Chinese Super League and finishing with Gençlerbirliği S.K. in the Turkish TFF 1. Lig.

Career statistics

Honours Rio Ave Liga Portugal 2: 2021–22

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Important facts

Born
30 January 1996, Braga
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes?

Portuguese footballer

When was Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes born?

Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes was born on 30 January 1996 in Braga.

What is Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes's occupation?

Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes is an association football player.

What nationality is Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes?

Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jorge Samuel Figueiredo Fernandes

· Wikidata: Q17505089

· DBpedia: Joca (footballer, born 1996)

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