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My Take
Jorge Wagner is exactly the kind of Brazilian footballer I have a soft spot for, the creative left-sided playmaker who could line up almost anywhere down that flank. Born in Salvador, Bahia, he built his reputation on versatility and a genuinely ferocious shot, the sort of dead-ball striker who makes goalkeepers nervous from thirty yards. He may not be a household name outside Brazil, but players like him are the connective tissue of the domestic game, technical, inventive, and always good for a moment of magic. Watching Brazilian midfielders with that kind of left foot is one of the simple joys of the sport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jorge Wagner
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョルジ・ワグネル
- Reading
- じょるじ・わぐねる
- Born
- November 17, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jorge Wagner born?
Born November 17, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Jorge Wagner from?
Jorge Wagner is from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
What does Jorge Wagner do?
Jorge Wagner works as association football player.
How tall is Jorge Wagner?
Jorge Wagner is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.