Jean-Baptiste Gorby, a midfielder born on the 25 July 2002 in France, is a dominant force on the football field for SC Braga, brandishing the number 29 on his jersey. A central midfielder by trade, Gorby stands at a sturdy 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighs in at 10st 12lb (69kg). While his current market value is roughly €4.00m, this figure converts to roughly £3.4m, as cited by Transfermarkt.
His journey into professional football began at SC Braga, joining the Liga Portugal in 2019 as a trainee. Gorby's debut season in 2021 saw him securing seven first team appearances and a goal. The next few seasons saw Gorby steadily gaining more presence on the field, maintaining roughly the same number of appearances until the 2024 - 2025 season witnessed a substantial leap, as Gorby took part in 24 matches and scored another goal. The current season, 2025 - 2026 sees Gorby maintain his place on the pitch with seven first team appearances under his belt.
In July 2023, Gorby ventured on a brief detour, transferring on loan from SC Braga to Paços de Ferreira, competing in the Liga Portugal 2. During the 2023 - 2024 season, Gorby showcased his talents in 34 matches and scored two goals, demonstrating his potential as a developing player. The end of his loan agreement in June 2024 saw Gorby return to SC Braga and he slipped right back into his place, showing solid performances that have been consistent throughout the seasons following his return.
Gorby's skill on the pitch further extended to him participating in the Europa League Qualifiers in 2025 - 2026 where he started for SC Braga. Moreover, his contributions to the team were not missed in the Europa League 2025 - 2026, as he took part with one start and one appearance as a substitute. With such a promising career trajectory, it will be interesting to follow Gorby’s future developments in football.
