Jose Mourinho
Clubs: FC Porto, Uniao de Leiria, Benfica; Chelsea; Inter Milan, Real Madrid
Mourinho is the self-titled 'Special One' and his rise from being a mere translator to becoming one of the best managers in the world was nothing short of meteoric. He never played professionally and had held low-profile positions at Estrela Amadora and Vitoria Setubal before taking his first high-profile role in 1992 when appointed to work under Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon. Mourinho initially worked as a translator, but he duly became assistant manager when Robson moved on to FC Porto and, in three years, they clinched two titles.
Strengths: Always willing to produce a soundbite for the thronged media men, he is a dream for the tabloids and has a silver tongue. His tactical knowledge is second to none and he is always first to defend his players. A real man-manager.
Weaknesses: Hot-headed and passionate, he suffers from red mist
occasionally and his antics can detract from the football. Accused of
playing defensive, dull football to grind out results.
Career high: His first Champions League with FC Porto was an
incredible achievement for such a young manager, but his Treble with
Inter Milan will take some beating.
Career low: Sacked by Chelsea after failing to impress in the
Champions League. Numerous controversies hurt his reputation and the
Anders Frisk incident won't be forgotten.
Tactics: Mourinho likes playing with three men up front, two in
the wide positions and then three in central areas. Two defensive
midfielders usually provide the spine, and allow one attacker to drift.
Flying full backs are also asked to provide the width.
Quotes: ''Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one"- Mourinho's first press conference at Chelsea.
Trivia: Mourinho owns a pet dog called Gullit and the Portuguese
was once arrested and cautioned after refusing to let police take the
dog into quarantine, having let it loose to escape capture.
Porto: (2002–2004)
Portuguese League (2) : 2002–2003, 2003–2004
Portuguese Cup(1): 2003
Portuguese Super Cup(1): 2003
UEFA Cup(1): 2003
Champions League(1) : 2004
Chelsea (2004–2007)
Premier League (2): 2004–2005, 2005–2006
FA Cup (1): 2006–2007
League Cup (2): 2004–2005, 2006–2007
English Super Cup(1) : 2005
Inter Milan (2008–2010)
Serie A (2): 2008–2009, 2009–2010
Italian Cup(1) : 2009–2010
Italian Super Cup(1) : 2008
Champions League (1): 2009–10
Real Madrid (2010– Now)
La Liga (1): 2011–2012
Copa del Rey Cup (1): 2010–2011
Spanish Super Cup (1): 2012
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