Jorginho, Central Midfielder for Arsenal Football Club, Italian National Team

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome current Arsenal and Italian National Team Central Midfielder, Jorginho, to the show! Prior to joining Arsenal, Jorginho played professionally for Hellas Verona, Napoli, and Chelsea, accumulating a UEFA Champions League title in 2021, a UEFA Europa League title in 2019, and a UEFA European Championship in 2021. Jorginho has also achieved many incredible individual honors including being the only Italian ever to be named UEFA Men's Player of the Year (2021), placing third in the Ballon d'Or voting in 2021, and being named a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.In the interview, we discuss his upbringing in Brazil, his relationship with his mother, his playing resume, what attracted him to Arsenal, his favorite memories with the Gunners so far, expectations for the 2024/25 campaign, and his thoughts on MLS.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!