Jorginho Soares

Jorginho Soares (; born 25 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bulgarian First League club Montana. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Career Early years Soares played youth football in the youth teams of Dordrecht and VV Spijkenisse. As a 17-year-old, he made his debut for Spijkenisse's first team in the Hoofdklasse, and helped the team win the title of the 2016–17 Saturday A division. In 2017, at the age of 18, he moved to SC Heerenveen's academy. However, due in part to injuries, he never made his breakthrough at that club.

ASWH In December 2021, after more than a year without a club, Soares joined Tweede Divisie club ASWH. He made his debut for the club on 12 February 2022, starting in a 3–1 victory against GVVV. He remained a starter from then on, and extended his contract with the club on 20 February 2022. On 12 March, he scored his first senior goal in a 2–2 home draw against Koninklijke HFC.

Telstar On 14 July 2022, Soares signed a one-year contract with an option for two additional years with Eerste Divisie club Telstar after a successful trial. He made his professional debut on 8 August 2022, replacing Mihkel Ainsalu in the 81st minute of a 1–1 draw against Jong Ajax.

On 29 March 2023, Telstar announced the extension of Soares' contract, keeping him at the club until 2025.

On 1 February 2024, Soares moved on loan to Terrassa, playing in the Spanish fourth-tier Segunda Federación. He returned to Telstar at the end of the season after making 12 appearances for Terrassa.

Emmen On 19 July 2024, Soares signed a contract with Emmen for two seasons, with an option for a third. The contract was mutually terminated on 2 December 2025.

Montana On 14 January 2026, Soares joined Montana in Bulgaria.

International career Born in the Netherlands, Soares holds Cape Verdean citizenship. He was called up to the Cape Verde national teams for a set of friendlies in March 2026.

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Honours VV Spijkenisse Hoofdklasse Saturday A: 2016–17