Mourinho (name)

José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix (born January 26, 1963), commonly known as José Mourinho, is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player. He is widely considered one of the greatest managers of all time and is known for his tactical prowess, charismatic personality, and sometimes controversial behavior.

Mourinho began his managerial career in Portugal, initially as an assistant coach at Sporting CP and Porto. He achieved significant success at Porto, winning the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the UEFA Champions League in 2004.

His success at Porto led to a move to Chelsea in 2004, where he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and two League Cups in his first spell. He later managed Inter Milan, winning two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League in 2010, completing a treble.

Mourinho then managed Real Madrid, winning a La Liga title and a Copa del Rey. He returned to Chelsea in 2013, winning another Premier League title and a League Cup. He has also managed Manchester United, winning the UEFA Europa League and a League Cup, and Tottenham Hotspur. Most recently, he managed AS Roma, winning the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022.

Mourinho is known for his tactical flexibility, often adapting his strategies to the strengths and weaknesses of his team and opponents. He is a master of defensive organization and counter-attacking football, but he is also capable of implementing more attacking styles of play when necessary. He is also known for his motivational skills and his ability to build strong relationships with his players.

He has received numerous individual accolades, including multiple FIFA World Coach of the Year nominations. His contributions to football have made him a highly respected and influential figure in the sport.