Jorginho plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the Italy national team. At international level, he has represented Italy, making his senior debut in 2016, while his competitive debut came the following year. He was part of the Italy squad which won UEFA Euro 2020, and was named in the Team of the Tournament for his performances. In 2021, he was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year and placed third in the Ballon d'Or.