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While his older brother Maniche has surprisingly been left at home, Jorge Ribeiro goes into his first major tournament buoyed by an impressive season in the Portuguese Liga with Boavista FC and a transfer back to his first club, SL Benfica. A versatile defender, he can also fill in further forward in midfield.

Patchwork start to career with Benfica, who farmed him off to a succession of clubs, including Varzim SC and Gil Vicente FC.

Moved to Russia in 2005, joining FC Dinamo Moskva, where he played alongside brother Maniche.

Further loan spells at Málaga CF and CD Das Aves (both of whom were relegated from their respective divisions) before breakthrough season at Boavista in 2007/08.

Won first cap in November 2002 against Scotland but had to wait two years for second; inconsistent selection until 2008 when he played as a substitute in successive friendlies v Italy and Greece.

Boavista's top league scorer with eight goals; club forcibly demoted due to fraud but left to rejoin Benfica.

Did you know?

Jorge Ribeiro has never played in the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Cup.