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Jorge Veras, former Brazilian footballer, dies at 67

Jorge Veras Brazilian football Grêmio Fortaleza Esporte Clube Ferroviário

Former Brazilian footballer and coach Jorge de Souza Veras died on Thursday morning at the age of 67 due to pancreatic cancer. A native of Fortaleza, Veras had a significant career playing for several prominent Brazilian clubs, including Fortaleza, Ceará, Ferroviário, Criciúma, and Grêmio.

During his time at Ferroviário, he played 155 matches and scored 65 goals. He was the top scorer of the 1992 Brazilian Championship Série C with nine goals and was the runner-up in the 1983 Campeonato Cearense with 26 goals. While playing for Grêmio between 1987 and 1988, he earned the nickname ‘Homem Gre-Nal’ for his impactful performances in derbies against Internacional.

Following his playing career, Veras transitioned into coaching and youth development. He spent over a decade at Fortaleza working in talent identification and formation, contributing to the development of players such as Edinho and Romarinho. He also held coaching roles at clubs including Floresta, Guarany de Sobral, and 4 de Julho. Several clubs, including Fortaleza, Ceará, and Ferroviário, expressed their condolences following the news.

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Ceará Sporting Club · Ferroviário Atlético Clube · Fortaleza Esporte Clube · Gremio · Jorge de Souza Veras

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The cause of death was pancreatic cancer. cn7.com.br · atarde.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] He earned the nickname ‘Homem Gre-Nal’ while playing for Grêmio. atarde.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Veras was the top scorer of the 1992 Brazilian Championship Série C with nine goals. cn7.com.br · atarde.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Jorge de Souza Veras died at age 67. cn7.com.br · atarde.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] He coached teams including Ferroviário, Fortaleza, Floresta, Guarany de Sobral, and 4 de Julho. cn7.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] He worked in youth talent development at Fortaleza for over ten years. cn7.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Veras played for Fortaleza, Ceará, Ferroviário, Criciúma, and Grêmio. cn7.com.br · atarde.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Veras finished as the runner-up scorer in the 1983 Campeonato Cearense with 26 goals. atarde.com.br

Sources

Ex-volante do Grêmio sofre infarto e está na UTI [brasilemfolhas.com.br]
Ex-Fortaleza, Ceará e Ferroviário, Jorge Veras morre aos 67 anos | CN7 [cn7.com.br]
Morre aos 67 anos Jorge Veras, ex-atacante que marcou história no Ferroviário e no Grêmio [maisfm.com]
Ex-volante do Grêmio sofre infarto e está na UTI em estado grave - Pará Online [paraonline.com.br]
Ex-jogador de gigantes rivais do Nordeste morre vítima de câncer [atarde.com.br]
Ex-volante do Grêmio, Émerson Leal sofre infarto e é internado em estado grave [www.gazetaesportiva.com]
Ex-volante Do Grêmio, Émerson Leal Sofre Infarto E é Grave [inmagazine.ig.com.br]
Morre Jorge Veras, ídolo gremista da década de 1980 - Jornal O Sul [www.osul.com.br]
Ex-volante do Grêmio, Émerson Leal sofre infarto e está em estado grave [srzd.com]