Jefinho (footballer, born 2006)

Jefferson Borges do Nascimento, commonly known as Jefinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sport Recife.

Career

Born in Montanhas, Rio Grande do Norte, Jefinho joined the youth categories of Sport Recife in 2019. On 4 September 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until 2025.
Jefinho spent the 2023 season on loan at Coritiba, playing in their under-17 team. Upon returning, he started to feature with Sport's under-20 team, and made his first team debut on 11 January 2025, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Pernambucano away draw against Afogados, as the club fielded an under-20 squad.
Jefinho was promoted to the main squad by head coach Daniel Paulista in July 2025, and made his Série A debut on 14 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for Chrystian Barletta in a 2–0 away loss to Juventude.