Jorge Veras

Jorge de Souza Veras (born 28 May 1959), simply known as Jorge Veras, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Revealed by Fortaleza EC, Veras began his career playing for Ceará SC and Tiradentes-CE. In 1982, he arrived at Ferroviário, the first club where he marked history by becoming an idol, a feat he would repeat in Criciúma, Grêmio and 4 de Julho. For Criciúma, he was top scorer in the state in 1985 and champion in 1986 and 1989. For Grêmio, he became known as "Man Gre-Nal", due to the number of goals he scored against rival SC Internacional. He was top scorer in Série C in 1992 playing for Ferroviário, and champion of Piauí twice with 4 de Julho. In 1995 he would still be champion in Amazonas with Nacional.

Personal life

Veras became a street runner in short-distance races.

Honours

Criciúma Campeonato Catarinense: 1986, 1989

Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 1987, 1988

4 de Julho Campeonato Piauiense: 1993, 1994

Nacional Campeonato Amazonense: 1995

Individual 1992 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C top scorer: 9 goals 1985 Campeonato Catarinense top scorer: 21 goals