Kaio Jorge


Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos, known as Kaio Jorge or simply Kaio, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos as a forward.

Club career

Born in Olinda, Pernambuco, Kaio joined Santos' youth setup in 2012, aged ten. In November 2017, aged only 15, he was promoted to the under-20 squad.
On 21 September 2018, Kaio was promoted to the first-team by manager Cuca. 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, becoming the sixth youngest debutant of the club's history.
On 11 January 2019, after lengthy negotiations, Kaio signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal. 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.

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. On 21 September 2018, he was called up to the under-17s for a friendly tournament in Nantwich and Telford, England.
On 20 September 2019, Kaio was included in Guilherme Dalla Déa's 21-man list for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored five goals in the competition, including one in the final a, and was awarded the Bronze Boot.

Personal life

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

Career statistics

Honours

Brazil U17