Luiz Fumanchu
Brazilian footballer
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Jorge Luís da Silva, known as Luiz Fumanchu (born 14 November 1952) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Full name
Jorge Luís da Silva
Date of birth
14 November 1952
Place of birth
Castelo, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Position
Forward
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Luís da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Castelo, Espírito Santo, Brazil | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–? | Castelo | ||
| ?–? | Fluminense | ||
| 1974 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 1975 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 1976 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 1977 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 1978–1979 | Fluminense | ||
| 1979–1980 | América | 37 | (11) |
| 1980 | Londrina | ||
| 1981 | Flamengo | ||
| 1982 | Londrina | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Castelo, Espírito Santo, Fumanchu began playing football with local side Castelo Futebol Clube from age 14. However, his older brother, Sérgio Roberto, encouraged him to join him at Fluminense Football Club in Rio de Janeiro.[1] He played for CR Vasco da Gama and Santa Cruz Futebol Clube during 1974 through 1977.[2]
Fumanchu moved to Mexico in 1979, joining Club América for one season. He returned to Brazil where he played for Londrina Esporte Clube.
After he retired, Fumanchu became a sports radio commentator based in Castelo.[3]
Honours
- Flamengo