Jorge Jesus

Football manager with notable titles

Jorge Jesus - Football manager with notable titles
Born

July 24th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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A prominent football manager, this individual started coaching in the early 2000s and gained recognition for leading teams in the Primeira Liga. Flourished during a successful tenure at Benfica, winning three league titles and reaching the UEFA Europa League final in 2013. Also managed Sporting CP, achieving a league title and multiple domestic cups. Further successes at Flamengo included winning the Copa Libertadores in 2019, solidifying a reputation as one of the notable coaches in modern football.

Won three Primeira Liga titles with Benfica

Reached UEFA Europa League final in 2013

Secured Copa Libertadores title with Flamengo in 2019

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