Kaio Jorge Personal information

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (born 24 January 2002), known as Kaio Jorge or simply Kaio, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos as a forward.

Kaio Jorge

Club career

Born in Olinda, Pernambuco, Kaio joined Santos' youth setup in 2012, aged ten.^[1] In November 2017, aged only 15, he was promoted to the under-20 squad.^[2]

On 21 September 2018, Kaio was promoted to the first-team by manager Cuca.^[3] He made his professional – and Série A – debut nine days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno Henrique in a 1–0 home defeat of Atlético Paranaense,^[4] becoming the sixth youngest debutant of the club's history.^[5]

On 11 January 2019, after lengthy negotiations, Kaio signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal.^[6] He scored his first goal for Peixe on 3 March of the following year, netting his team's second in a 2–1 Copa Libertadores away win against Defensa y Justicia; it was also his debut match in the competition.^[7]

International career

Kaio was called up to Brazil under-15s for the 2017 South American U-15 Championship, scoring four goals in only three matches during the tournament.^[2] On 21 September 2018, he was called up to the under-17s for a friendly tournament in Nantwich and Telford, England.^[8]

On 20 September 2019, Kaio was included in Guilherme Dalla Déa's 21-man list for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.^[9] He scored five goals in the competition, including one in the final a (2–1 defeat of Mexico),^[10] and was awarded the Bronze Boot.^[11]

Personal life

Kaio's father Jorge Ramos was also a footballer and a forward. He notably represented Chaves and Gama.

Personal information
Full name	Kaio Jorge Ramos
Date of birth	24 January 2002 (age 18)
Place of birth	Olinda, Brazil
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current team	Santos
Number	19
Youth career
2012–2018	Santos
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–	Santos	4	(0)
National team‡
2017	Brazil U15	3	(4)
2019	Brazil U17	11	(7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:59, 9 December 2019 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17 November 2019