José Mourinho
Portuguese football manager (born 1963)
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# José Mourinho
**José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix** (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ moˈɾiɲu]; born 26 January 1963) is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player. Widely regarded as one of the most decorated and influential managers in the history of the sport, he is famously nicknamed **"The Special One."**
### Career Overview
Mourinho transitioned from a modest playing career into coaching, initially serving as an interpreter and assistant for Sir Bobby Robson before establishing himself as a premier head coach. He has managed several of Europe’s most prestigious clubs, achieving unprecedented success across multiple domestic leagues.
### Coaching Achievements
Mourinho’s career is defined by his tactical prowess and a record of consistent trophy-winning:
* **Multi-League Champion:** He is one of the few managers to have won league championships in four different countries (Portugal, England, Italy, and Spain).
* **European Success:** He is one of only seven managers to have won the European Cup (UEFA Champions League) with two different clubs.
* **UEFA Milestone:** He holds the unique distinction of being the only manager to have won all three current major UEFA club competitions:
1. **UEFA Champions League**
2. **UEFA Europa League** (formerly UEFA Cup)
3. **UEFA Conference League**
### Current Status
As of his most recent appointment, Mourinho serves as the head coach of the Primeira Liga club **Benfica**, continuing his legacy in his native Portugal.
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🇺🇸 Jose Mourinho Expected To Be Offered Portugal Job After 2026 World Cup
Jose Mourinho will reportedly be offered the job as Portugal manager after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico....
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- 🏢 UEFA Champions League — European association football tournament
- 🌐 UEFA Europa League — European annual club football competition
- 🏢 UEFA Conference League — European association football tournament