Jorginho James (born 7 July 1994) is a Jamaican former international footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career
Born in Kingston, James began his career with Kingston College.[1] He then featured for RSPL club Harbour View.[2] He spent time on loan at Grenades.[1] He also had a short loan spells with Perak FA in the Malaysia Super League, but returned without making an appearance for the club.[3] Jorginho has also trialed and trained at Reading United FC in the US and Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan.[4]
He was loaned out again in March 2016 to United Soccer League side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[5] He also played one US Open Cup game for the Houston Dynamo in 2017,[6] being on trial at the club.[7]
International career
He made his senior international debut for Jamaica on 22 February 2012;[1] James, 17 at the time, came on as an 82nd-minute substitute in the friendly match against Cuba, scoring five minutes later.[8]
James also made his U20 debut in the 2013 CONCACAF U-20 Championship against Antigua and Barbuda on 7 November 2013.[9]
Personal life
In August 2024, James was accused of assaulting his wife in Texas, with a court date being set for October.[10]
International goals
- As of 24 February 2012
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012-22-02 | Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica |  Cuba |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | [8] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Jorginho James". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Senior Team - Harbour View Football Club". Hvfc.net. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Karathu delighted with Jorginho, hunting after playmaker - FourthOfficial.com". Fourthofficial.com. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Jorginho James". Mlssoccer.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Jorginho James signs USL One Year Loan Deal - Harbour View Football Club". Hvfc.net. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- ^ "Jorginho James". worldfootball.net.
- ^ FC, Houston Dynamo. "Houston Dynamo release initial 2017 preseason roster | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC.
- ^ a b "This moment will encourage me - James". Jamaica Gleaner. 24 February 2012.
- ^ Jorginho James at Soccerway
- ^ "Former Reggae Boy Jorginho James allegedly assaults wife – video shows man viciously punching woman - Jamaica Observer". www.jamaicaobserver.com. 12 September 2024.