Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus was born in Amadora, a city in the Lisbon District of Portugal. He is the son of Virgolino António de Jesus, who played for Sporting CP during the 1940s. Jorge Jesus began his youth football development with Sporting CP, where he completed his formation in the sport.
Jesus made his professional debut with S.C. Olhanense while on loan from Sporting CP. He also played briefly with Sporting's first team during the 1975–76 season, making 12 appearances as the club finished fifth in the Primeira Liga that year. Afterward, he played across various tiers of Portuguese football over a 17-year professional career. He represented more than a dozen clubs, including prominent stints at S.C. Farense, Vitória de Setúbal, União de Leiria, Juventude de Évora, Grupo Desportivo Riopele, and C.F. Os Belenenses. In total, he made 166 appearances and scored 14 goals, predominantly as a midfielder.
Jorge Jesus retired from professional football in 1989 at the age of 35. His final playing years included spells with C.F. Estrela da Amadora and participation in Portugal's lower leagues. Soon after retiring, Jesus began his managerial career with Amora FC and later moved to F.C. Felgueiras, taking over from Rodolfo Reis.
At Felgueiras, he helped the club achieve promotion to the top flight in his second season. Despite challenges, including intermittent shifts in leadership, Jesus solidified his reputation by leading teams effectively in the Segunda Liga.
| Birth Date: | 24 Jul, 1954 |
| Age: | 65 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | Portugal |
| Birth Place: | Amadora |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Portuguese footballer and coach |
| Net Worth 2021: | 18 million |
