André Villas-Boas
Football manager with Premier League success
Born
October 17th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Portugal
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Started a career in management after coaching FC Porto to a domestic treble. Achieved significant success in Portugal, leading FC Porto to win the Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal, and UEFA Europa League in 2011. Managed Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Zenit Saint Petersburg, completing a stint at each club. Developed a tactical approach influenced by predecessors and earned recognition for innovative strategies in football.
Won UEFA Europa League with FC Porto in 2011
Managed Chelsea FC in the Premier League
Oversaw Tottenham Hotspur in multiple seasons
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