Jorge (footballer, born 1939)

Jorge dos Santos (21 April 1939 – 25 February 2018), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right back.

Career
A defensive right-back, Jorge was Djalma Santos immediate backup during the start of the "Primeira Academia" team. He made 182 appearances for the club, winning the state championship in 1959 and the Taça Brasil in 1960.

Honours

 * Palmeiras
 * Campeonato Paulista: 1959
 * Taça Brasil: 1960

Death
Jorge died on 25 February 2018 in São Paulo, aged 78, a victim of multiple organ failure.