Jorginho Soares
Jorginho Soares is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bulgarian club Montana.
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.