Jorginho Soares

Jorginho Soares (born 25 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Emmen. Born in the Netherlands, he has Cape Verdean citizenship.

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.

Emmen
On 19 July 2024, Soares signed a contract with Emmen for two seasons, with an option for a third.

Honours
VV Spijkenisse
 * Hoofdklasse Saturday A: 2016–17