*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2024
Jorginho Soares (born 25 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eerste Divisie club Emmen. Born in the Netherlands, he has Cape Verdean citizenship.[2]
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.[3][4] 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.[5]
ASWH
In December 2021, after more than a year without a club, Soares joined Tweede Divisie club ASWH.[3][6] He made his debut for the club on 12 February 2022, starting in a 3–1 victory against GVVV.[7] He remained a starter from then on, and extended his contract with the club on 20 February 2022.[8] On 12 March, he scored his first senior goal in a 2–2 home draw against Koninklijke HFC.[9][10]
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.[11][12] He made his professional debut on 8 August 2022, replacing Mihkel Ainsalu in the 81st minute of a 1–1 draw against Jong Ajax.[13]
On 29 March 2023, Telstar announced the extension of Soares' contract, keeping him at the club until 2025.[14]
On 1 February 2024, Soares moved on loan to Terrassa, playing in the Spanish fourth-tier Segunda Federación.[15] He returned to Telstar at the end of the season after making 12 appearances for Terrassa.[16]
Emmen
On 19 July 2024, Soares signed a contract with Emmen for two seasons, with an option for a third.[17]