Paulo Sousa

Football manager and player of Portugal

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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