Jesse Lingard: History-making former Man United man makes a change
Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard has transitioned to Brazilian club Corinthians after stints with Nottingham Forest and FC Seoul. He made history by becoming the first Englishman to score in the South American Champions League, helping Corinthians defeat Peñarol 2-0. Lingard has also changed the name on his jersey from 'Lingard' to 'J Lingz' during the 2026 Brasileirao season.
- ▪Jesse Lingard left Manchester United in 2022 after making 232 appearances and scoring 35 goals.
- ▪He played for FC Seoul in South Korea before joining Brazilian side Corinthians in 2026.
- ▪Lingard became the first Englishman to score in the South American Champions League.
- ▪He has scored two goals in 13 matches for Corinthians, including one in the Libertadores.
- ▪Lingard changed his jersey name from 'Lingard' to 'J Lingz' during the 2026 Brasileirao season.
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