Jorginho Frello - Football Player
Age: 34
Country: Brazil Occupations:
Football Player
Domains:
Football
Jorginho Frello (born Jorge Luiz Frello Filho) is a professional footballer widely regarded as one of the best deep-lying playmakers of his generation. Known for his tactical intelligence, composure under pressure, and signature "hop" penalty-taking style, he currently plays for Flamengo in Brazil.
Key Profile Details
Current Club: Flamengo (Campeonato Brasileiro Série A)
National Team: Italy (though born in Brazil)
Position: Defensive / Central Midfielder
Style of Play: A "regista" who dictates the tempo of the game through precise short passing and exceptional positional awareness.
Career Highlights
Jorginho’s career peaked in 2021, a year in which he achieved a rare "double" and individual recognition:
Club Success: He was a vital part of the Chelsea squad that won the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League.
International Success: He helped lead Italy to victory in UEFA Euro 2020.
Awards: For his performances, he was named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year and finished third in the Ballon d'Or rankings.
Professional Journey
Italy (The Rise): He began his career at Hellas Verona before moving to Napoli, where he became a star under manager Maurizio Sarri.
England (The Peak): He moved to the Premier League in 2018, playing five seasons for Chelsea and later joining Arsenal in 2023.
Brazil (The Return): In June 2025, after his contract with Arsenal ended, he moved to Flamengo, returning to the country of his birth to continue his career.