Artur Jorge Torres Gomes Araújo Amorim (born 1 January 1972), known as Artur Jorge, is a Portuguese football manager and former player who played as a central defender. He is the current head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.
 Artur Jorge with Braga in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Artur Jorge Torres Gomes Araújo Amorim[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1972[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Braga, Portugal[1] | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Botafogo (head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1985–1986 | Ginásio Sé | ||
| 1986–1990 | Braga | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–2002 | Braga B | 33 | (5) |
| 1992–2004 | Braga | 240 | (10) |
| 2004–2005 | Penafiel | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 274 | (15) | |
| International career | |||
| 1993–1994 | Portugal U21 | 6 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Famalicão | ||
| 2010–2012 | Braga (youth) | ||
| 2012 | Braga B | ||
| 2013 | Tirsense | ||
| 2017 | Limianos | ||
| 2017–2020 | Braga (youth) | ||
| 2020 | Braga | ||
| 2020 | Braga (under-23) | ||
| 2021–2022 | Braga B | ||
| 2022–2024 | Braga | ||
| 2024– | Botafogo | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
As a player and manager, he was most associated with Braga, where he spent all but one season of his playing career and coached several of its teams, including two spells with the main squad and winning the Taça da Liga in 2023–24.
Playing career
editBorn in Braga, Artur Jorge played mostly for hometown club S.C. Braga. He made his Primeira Liga debut on 29 November 1992, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 away win against C.F. Os Belenenses. On 24 May 1998, he captained the side in the Taça de Portugal final, a 3–1 loss to FC Porto, in which he was booked after ten minutes for a foul on Ljubinko Drulović.[2]
After 12 years at the Estádio 1º de Maio, the 33-year-old Artur Jorge retired at the end of the 2004–05 season with newly promoted F.C. Penafiel, contributing only 90 minutes to the team's midtable finish.[3][4]
Coaching career
editArtur Jorge began working as a manager with F.C. Famalicão, helping them to the third place in the play-offs of the fourth division, narrowly missing out on promotion.[5] He subsequently worked with Braga's under-19s, who finished second and third in the junior championship during his tenure.
In early 2012, it was announced that Braga's reserve side would be revived and compete in the Segunda Liga as of the upcoming campaign. Shortly after, Artur Jorge was named head coach,[6] achieving a 2–2 draw at S.L. Benfica B on his debut on 11 August.[7] He quit on 16 October, having taken five points and no wins from nine games.[8][9]
In July 2013, Artur Jorge was appointed at F.C. Tirsense.[10] He returned to Braga's youths in 2017, and became first-team boss on 1 July 2020 when Custódio resigned with five games left of the season.[11] He won 4–0 at home to C.D. Aves on his debut three days later,[12] and secured third place with a 2–1 victory on the final day over champions Porto; he was named in charge of the under-23 side shortly after.[13]
Artur Jorge returned to Braga B on 16 June 2021.[14] On 18 May 2022, he was reappointed at the helm of the main squad following the departure of Carlos Carvalhal.[15] His first season back at the Estádio Municipal de Braga was the best in the team's history for points (78), wins (25) and goals (75), as they beat Sporting CP to third place and a return to the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 11 years;[16] his team lost the national cup final on 4 June to Porto, whose manager Sérgio Conceição was an opponent in the fixture of the same outcome 25 years earlier.[17]
On 20 September 2023, Artur Jorge made his Champions League debut in a 2–1 group stage defeat at home to SSC Napoli.[18] In the following fixture he managed his first victory in the competition, beating 1. FC Union Berlin 3–2 away.[19]
Artur Jorge extended his contract with Braga on 10 November 2023, until 2025.[20] The following 27 January, his team won the Taça da Liga by defeating G.D. Estoril Praia in the final on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Leiria.[21]
On 3 April 2024, Artur Jorge became head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, who paid €2 million to acquire his services.[22] He was officially presented three days later.[23] His debut on 14 April was a 3–2 loss away to Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, whose winning goal came in added time.[24]
Personal life
editArtur Jorge's son, known by the same name, is also a footballer and a defender. He also played for Braga.[25]
Managerial statistics
edit- As of match played 20 November 2024
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | Ref. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Famalicão | 
|
15 December 2009 | 31 May 2010 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 20 | +9 | 45.45 | [26] |
| Braga B |
|
17 May 2012 | 16 October 2012 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | −5 | 0.00 | [27] |
| Tirsense |
|
6 July 2013 | 4 November 2013 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12 | +0 | 30.00 | [28] |
| Limianos |
|
24 January 2017 | 16 May 2017 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | −7 | 20.00 | [29] |
| Braga |
|
1 July 2020 | 27 July 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 60.00 | [30] |
| Braga B |
|
16 June 2021 | 18 May 2022 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 45 | 39 | +6 | 39.29 | [27] |
| Braga |
|
18 May 2022 | 3 April 2024 | 99 | 62 | 14 | 23 | 202 | 122 | +80 | 62.63 | [30] |
| Botafogo | 
|
3 April 2024 | present | 49 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 73 | 39 | +34 | 55.10 | |
| Total | 237 | 119 | 60 | 58 | 392 | 267 | +125 | 50.21 | — | |||
Honours
editManager
editBraga
Individual
- Primeira Liga Manager of the Month: April 2023[31]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Artur Jorge at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Rodrigues, Berta (2 June 2023). "Quando Artur Jorge e Sérgio Conceição foram rivais em campo na final da Taça de Portugal" [When Artur Jorge e Sérgio Conceição were rivals on the pitch in the Portuguese Cup final] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Artur Jorge: "Triste com o carácter de alguns"" [Artur Jorge: "Saddened by the character of some"]. Record (in Portuguese). 3 December 2004. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Roseiro, Bruno (18 May 2022). "A solução estava em casa: Artur Jorge é o escolhido para suceder a Carvalhal no comando do Sp. Braga" [The answer was at home: Artur Jorge is chosen to succeed Carvalhal at the helm of Sp. Braga]. Observador (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "III Divisão Série B 2009/2010" [III Division Serie B 2009/2010] (in Portuguese). Zerozero. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Artur Jorge vai orientar a equipa B" [Artur Jorge is going to manage the B team]. Record (in Portuguese). 17 May 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Silva Pires, Tiago (11 August 2012). "Benfica B e Sp. Braga B empatam na Luz" [Benfica B and Sp. Braga B draw at the Luz]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ Lucas, Cipriano (16 October 2012). "Artur Jorge deixa comando técnico do Sp. de Braga B" [Artur Jorge no longer in charge of Sp. de Braga B]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Artur Jorge deixa equipa B" [Artur Jorge leaves B team]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 16 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ Crisóstomo, João (6 July 2013). "Artur Jorge assume o comando técnico do Tirsense" [Artur Jorge takes over Tirsense] (in Portuguese). Futebol 365. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Viegas, Rui (1 July 2020). "Artur Jorge sucede a Custódio no Sporting de Braga" [Artur Jorge succeeds Custódio at Sporting de Braga] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Sp. Braga goleia Desp. Aves na estreia do treinador Artur Jorge (veja os golos)" [Sp. Braga thrash Desp. Aves on manager Artur Jorge's debut (see the goals)]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 5 July 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Artur Jorge vai treinar os sub-23 do Sporting de Braga" [Artur Jorge will manage Sporting de Braga's under-23 team] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- ^ "Sp. Braga: Artur Jorge está de volta ao comando da equipa B" [Sp. Braga: Artur Jorge is back in charge of B team] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Travassos, Nuno (18 May 2022). "Sp. Braga: Artur Jorge sucede a Carvalhal" [Sp. Braga: Artur Jorge takes over from Carvalhal] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Artur Jorge: "A classificação é justa, isto não é só um jogo, são 34"" [Artur Jorge: "The ranking is fair, this wasn't just one game, there are 34"]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 27 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Almeida, Isaura (4 June 2023). "Vice-rei Sérgio Conceição levantou a 19.ª Taça de Portugal dos dragões" [Viceroy Sérgio Conceição lifted the Dragons' 19th Portuguese Cup]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Braga cai em casa frente ao Nápoles com golo na própria baliza" [Braga fall at home against Napoli with own goal]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 20 September 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ Delgado, Evandro (3 October 2023). "Que recuperação!!! Braga vai de 0–2 para 3–2 com o Union Berlin com golaços de Bruma e Castro" [What a comeback!!! Braga go from 0–2 to 3–2 with Union Berlin with wonder goals by Bruma and Castro] (in Portuguese). SAPO. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Artur Jorge renova até 2025" [Artur Jorge renews until 2025] (in Portuguese). S.C. Braga. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ a b Vaza, Marco (27 January 2024). "Sp. Braga vence a Taça da Liga pela terceira vez" [Sp. Braga win League Cup for the third time]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Comunicado | Artur Jorge" [Announcement | Artur Jorge] (in Portuguese). S.C. Braga. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Artur Jorge é apresentado ao Botafogo: "Privilegiado por ser um escolhido"" [Artur Jorge presented at Botafogo: "Privileged to be one of the chosen"] (in Portuguese). Fogo na Rede. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Brasileirão: Botafogo, de Artur Jorge, estreia-se com derrota" [Brasileirão: Artur Jorge's Botafogo debut with defeat] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Artur Jorge (pai) fala da estreia do filho: "É um orgulho muito grande!"" [Artur Jorge (father) talks about son's debut: "It's such a big pride!"]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 21 September 2016. Archived from the original on 3 October 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- ^ Artur Jorge manager stats at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- ^ a b "SC Braga B: Matches". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "FC Tirsense: Matches". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "AD Limianos: Matches". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ a b "SC Braga: Matches". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ "Artur Jorge wins the Vítor Oliveira Award – Manager of the Month in Liga Portugal bwin". Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
External links
edit- Artur Jorge at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Artur Jorge manager stats at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Artur Jorge national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
