SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

KAIO JORGE
KAIO JORGE
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Number
#9
Nationality
Brazil
Team
SANTOS (Brazil)
Coach
CUCA
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 6 3 3 5 6 6 33 1.8 £1.8M

Kaio Jorge (full name: Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos) is a Brazilian professional footballer who primarily plays as a striker.

  • Full name: Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos
  • Date of birth: January 24, 2002
  • Place of birth: Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Position: Centre-forward / Striker
  • Youth career: Santos FC academy (joined 2013)
  • Senior debut for Santos: 2019

Santos FC (2019–2021)

  • Kaio progressed through Santos’ famed youth system and made his first-team debut in 2019 as a promising young forward.
  • He featured for Santos across Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and state competitions, attracting attention for his movement, finishing and aerial threat despite a slim frame.
  • In 2020 and early 2021 he was a regular part of matchday squads and scored several goals for the club’s senior team and in youth/reserve fixtures.

Move to Europe

  • In mid-2021 Kaio Jorge signed for Juventus FC (Italy) after his contract situation at Santos and completion of an agreed transfer. He joined Juventus’ setup with expectations of adapting to European football.
  • After joining Juventus he experienced competition for places and also spent time with Juventus’ reserve/U23s and in loan spells as part of his development.

International

  • Kaio has represented Brazil at youth levels, including Brazil U17 and U23 squads, participating in youth tournaments and training camps.

Playing style

  • Known for good movement in the box, timing of runs, finishing ability and aerial presence. Scouts noted technical ability and potential, with a need to add strength and consistency.

Notable points

  • Emerging Santos academy product who earned a high-profile transfer to Europe.
  • Still a young player with potential to develop into a regular striker at top level depending on playing time, injuries and adaptation.

Sources & currency

Information summarized from public records up to 2024. For the latest club status, appearances, goals and transfer updates beyond 2024, consult live databases (club website, league records, transfer sites).