Jorge Madureira
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Jorge Manuel Catarino Madureira (born 5 February 1976 in Matosinhos
) is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Subsequently, Madureira played for Leça FC
(first division, only five games) and Gil Vicente FC (second
), spending the following two seasons with C.D. Aves in the second level. He returned to the top flight for 1998–99, but only appeared once for Académica de Coimbra (a 0–5 home loss against F.C. Alverca
), who also suffered relegation.
In the following years, Madureira represented A.D. Esposende, F.C. Penafiel and Vilanovense FC
. He then spent two seasons in division two with S.C. Salgueiros during which he appeared in only 16 league games combined. After one year with F.C. Pedras Rubras
in the third level
, he returned to Leça for three additional seasons, helping the club return to that category in his second year and retiring in June 2008 at the age of 32.
for the Portuguese under-20
, adding another six with under-21s
. With the former, he competed at the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship
, playing in all the games for the eventual third-placed team.
Matosinhos
Matosinhos Municipality is located in Porto District, Portugal. The main city is Matosinhos. It is bordered to the south by the city of Porto and lies within the Greater Porto subregion. The municipality has a population of 168,451 in 10 parishes. Many people have recently moved from the...
) is a retired Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Club career
Madureira joined F.C. Porto's youth system at the age of 10. In 1993–94, he made his debut with the first team, starting in a 0–0 home draw against S.C. Beira-Mar on 2 June 1994, in what would be his only official appearance for the main squad.Subsequently, Madureira played for Leça FC
Leça F.C.
Leça Futebol Clube, better known as Leça FC or simply Leça, is a Portuguese football club located in the town of Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos. Founded in 1912, they currently play in the Portuguese Second Division and, in the previous season of 2007-08, they finished 10th in the division...
(first division, only five games) and Gil Vicente FC (second
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
), spending the following two seasons with C.D. Aves in the second level. He returned to the top flight for 1998–99, but only appeared once for Académica de Coimbra (a 0–5 home loss against F.C. Alverca
F.C. Alverca
Futebol Clube de Alverca is a Portuguese football club based in Alverca do Ribatejo, Vila Franca de Xira, Lisbon. Founded on 1 September 1939, it currently plays in the Lisbon District Championships.-History:...
), who also suffered relegation.
In the following years, Madureira represented A.D. Esposende, F.C. Penafiel and Vilanovense FC
Vilanovense F.C.
Vilanovense Futebol Clube is a Portuguese football club based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District.-Notable former players: Joël Bouchoucha André Macanga Nélson Leo Hulk Chico Silva Bruno Vale-External links:*...
. He then spent two seasons in division two with S.C. Salgueiros during which he appeared in only 16 league games combined. After one year with F.C. Pedras Rubras
F.C. Pedras Rubras
F.C. Pedras Rubras is a Portuguese football club from the town of Pedras Rubras, a parish of Maia, in the region of Greater Porto.-Brief history:...
in the third level
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
, he returned to Leça for three additional seasons, helping the club return to that category in his second year and retiring in June 2008 at the age of 32.
International career
Madureira gained six capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Portuguese under-20
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
, adding another six with under-21s
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
. With the former, he competed at the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship
1995 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 10th FIFA World Youth Championship was held in Qatar from April 13 to April 28, 1995. The tournament took place in three venues in one city: Doha.-Qualification:-Group A:-------------------------Group B:--------------------...
, playing in all the games for the eventual third-placed team.