Paulo Jorge (footballer, born 1993)


Paulo Jorge Gomes Pereira is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for S.C. Espinho. He previously played at fully professional level for Blackburn Rovers and Gaz Metan Mediaș.

Career

Blackburn Rovers

After spending his youth career with S.C. Braga's youth team and F.C. Porto's youth team, on 27 July 2012 Jorge signed for English club Blackburn Rovers of the Championship. On 18 August 2012, Jorge made his league debut for Rovers against Ipswich Town coming on as an 83rd-minute substitute for Danny Murphy.

International career

Paulo Jorge has represented Portugal at under-17 and twice at under-19 level. He played 90 minutes for the U19s in a 6-0 win away at San Marino on 6 November 2011 and came on as substitute in a 3-3 draw at home to Hungary three days later.

Career statistics

Club

Statistics accurate as of 19 August 2012