Mircea Lucescu
Football coach, UEFA Cup winner
Born
July 29th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Romania
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Mircea Lucescu is a Romanian football coach and former player. Lucescu started his coaching career in Romania and later managed several clubs across Europe. He achieved notable success with Shakhtar Donetsk, leading the team to multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles and a UEFA Cup victory in 2009. His coaching style emphasized tactical discipline and player development. Lucescu has also held managerial positions in national teams, further contributing to the sport's growth. Over the years, he earned respect within coaching circles for his strategic insights and ability to cultivate talent.
Won the UEFA Cup with Shakhtar Donetsk in 2009
Secured multiple Ukrainian Premier League titles with Shakhtar Donetsk
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