Jorge Baidek (born 16 April 1960), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Baidek
Personal information
Full name Jorge Baidek
Date of birth (1960-04-16) 16 April 1960 (age 66)
Place of birth Barão de Cotegipe, Brazil
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Centre-back
Youth career
–1978 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1987 Grêmio 287 (2)
1987–1991 Belenenses
1991Amora (loan)
1991Grêmio (loan)
1992–1993 Vizela
1993 Confiança
1994 Barra do Garças
1995 Madureira
1996 CSA
International career
1984 Brazil 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 January 2024

Career

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Revealed at Grêmio, he played a large part in his career at the club, becoming champion of the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 1983. He also played for clubs in Portugal, especially CF Belenenses.[1][2][3]

International career

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Baidek made a single appearance for the Brazil national team, 26 June 1984, against Uruguay.[4]

Personal life

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After retiring from football, he became an agent for players, such as Diego Ribas. In 2012 he was involved in a car accident in Porto Alegre, with no fatalities.[5]

Honours

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References

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  1. "Jorge Baidek". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. "Que fim levou? Baidek (Ex-zagueiro do Grêmio)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 17 April 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. "Calçada da Fama". Grêmio FBPA (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 6 April 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1982-1984". RSSSF Brazil. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. "Campeão do Mundo pelo Grêmio se envolve em acidente de carro em Porto Alegre". UOL (in Portuguese). 9 March 2012. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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  • Baidek at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)