Paulo Sousa
Football manager and player of Portugal
Born
August 30th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Played as a midfielder in professional football, starting a career in the early 1990s. Represented major clubs including Benfica, Juventus, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and the Portuguese national team. Transitioned to management after retiring from playing, taking charge of teams across various leagues in Europe. Achieved notable success with his teams, including a stint at Fiorentina in Serie A and winning the Polish Ekstraklasa with Widzew Łódź. Managed the Portuguese under-21 team and the senior national team, contributing to the development of football in Portugal.
Played for clubs like Benfica and Juventus
Managed teams including Fiorentina and Widzew Łódź
Competed in European competitions as a player
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