Nelo Vingada
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Eduardo Manuel Martinho Vingada, known as Nelo Vingada (born 30 March 1953 in Serpa
, Portugal
) is a Portuguese
football
manager who currently manages Chinese Super League
team Dalian Shide F.C.
at Académica. Sintrense and Vilafranquense were his following teams as a manager.
In 1986–87 season Vingada was appointed as an assistant manager for Portugal U-20
along with Carlos Queiroz
. He was the assistant coach for the Portuguese squad in the World Youth Championships
of 1989 in Riyadh
and 1991 in Lisbon
with Carlos Queiroz
as head coach, both won by Portugal.
Vingada was appointed as a head coach for Portugal U-20
and his team participated in 1995 World Youth Championship
. In this tournament, Portugal U-20
was ended in the third place
Portugal Olympic football team
under his management participated in 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics
and after a win over Tunisia (2–0) and 1 – 1 draws against Argentina and the United States, they ended in second place in Group A with the same points and goal difference as the first-placed Argentinians (but with lesser goals scored). Then in the quarter-finals, a win over France (2–1) after extra-time assured them a place in the semi-finals. Once again they played against Argentina, but this time the South Americans won 2 – 0. For the bronze medal match, they faced a strong Brazil full of world stars such as Bebeto, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, among others. Portugal was heavily defeated by 5 – 0. This participation remains to this day as their best ever ending with the fourth place.
In 1996–97 season, Vingada became the manager of the Saudi Arabian national team
, winning the Asian Cup in 1996, and qualifying for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
, before being sacked from his position prior to the World Cup.
In 1997–98 and 1998–99 seasons Vingada worked as an assistant manager for top Portuguese club Benfica, along with Graeme Souness
as principal manager.
Between 1999 and 2003, Vingada was the manager of Marítimo
, a Portuguese team from Madeira
, and helped the team stay in the Portuguese Liga
and qualify once to the Portuguese cup final.
In 2003, New portuguese Real Madrid
coach Carlos Queiroz
proposed Vingada as assistant coach on 27 June.
But Carlos Queiroz
's proposition was not accepted.
In 2003–04 season Vingada became the manager of Egyptian club El Zamalek. He helped the team win the Egyptian premier league
, the Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup
, and the African Super Cup
against Wydad Casablanca, all in one season. He was later dismissed from his position at the club due to disagreements from the club board with his controversial managing policies and his continuous conflicts with top players at the Egyptian club.
In 2004–05 season he became the manager of Académica de Coimbra
.
In 2005 he became the head coach of the Egyptian national U-23 football team. The team failed to reach the Olympic Games
which are being held in Beijing in 2008, which was the main target of his signing. Although the Egyptian Football Association
wanted Vingada to continue coaching the team, he decided to resign from his position.
In summer 2007, Vingada signed for Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Only six weeks after he had assumed the new position he surprisingly resigned from his position. The main reason was that he had been approached by the Jordan Football Association
to replace the newly resigned Mahmoud El-Gohary
. Vingada accepted the offer to coach Jordan national football team
and signed a 16-month contract with Jordan Football Association
. Vingada later took on the mission to prepare the Jordanian team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
. After failing to pass the first round of the qualifiers, Vingada decided to resign from his position.
On February 9, 2009, Vingada was officially appointed as head coach of Iranian football side Persepolis
.
On June 17, 2009, just after 5 days of signing with Al-Ahly
he resigned from his position due to familiar problems.
On June 24, 2009, he was named as head coach Vitoria S.C. in his homeland Portugal
and on 7 October 2009 the Coach has quit Vitoria Guimaraes after four months due to poor results, a replacement has not been named yet.
of South Korea.
December 5, 2010 after winning a game for 2-1, he became the Champion of South korea, it was the first time in ten years for FC Seoul
.
Vingada won K-League Cup
, K-League
with FC Seoul.E
His K-League
record was 20 Wins, 2 Draws, 6 losses in 2010 season. His Win% 71% is highest Win% record in K-League
December 13, 2010, FC Seoul
offered 1 year contract extension but FC Seoul
and Vingada did not agree on the salary conditions. So Vingada went back to Portugal.
side Dalian Shide on 28 August 2011, two days after he was named as one of the candidates for managing Egypt national football team.
Portugal U-20
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
FC Seoul
Serpa
Serpa is a municipality in Portugal, in Alentejo Region, with a total area of 1104.0 km² and a total population of 16,178 inhabitants. The Guadiana River flows close to the town of Serpa....
, Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
) is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
manager who currently manages Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
team Dalian Shide F.C.
Dalian Shide F.C.
Dalian Shide , also known as Dalian Haichang International Football Team Shide FC or previously as Dalian Wanda , is a Chinese Super League football club owned by Shide Group...
Coaching career
His first steps as a professional football coach were firstly in Belenenses, and then in Académica de Coimbra in 1982–83 season, when he was assistant manager for Mário WilsonMário Wilson
Mário Wilson is a retired football player and a former coach of the Portuguese squad, Académica de Coimbra, Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Vitória de Guimarães, among other football teams. As a player, he played for clubs such as Académica de Coimbra and Sporting Clube de Portugal...
at Académica. Sintrense and Vilafranquense were his following teams as a manager.
In 1986–87 season Vingada was appointed as an assistant manager for Portugal U-20
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
along with Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester...
. He was the assistant coach for the Portuguese squad in the World Youth Championships
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
of 1989 in Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
and 1991 in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
with Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester...
as head coach, both won by Portugal.
Vingada was appointed as a head coach for Portugal U-20
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
and his team participated in 1995 World Youth Championship
1995 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 10th FIFA World Youth Championship was held in Qatar from April 13 to April 28, 1995. The tournament took place in three venues in one city: Doha.-Qualification:-Group A:-------------------------Group B:--------------------...
. In this tournament, Portugal U-20
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
was ended in the third place
Portugal Olympic football team
Portugal Olympic football team
The Portugal national under-23 football team represents Portugal in international football competitions in Olympic Games, as well as in under–23 football tournaments. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three over-age players...
under his management participated in 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics
Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics
The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
and after a win over Tunisia (2–0) and 1 – 1 draws against Argentina and the United States, they ended in second place in Group A with the same points and goal difference as the first-placed Argentinians (but with lesser goals scored). Then in the quarter-finals, a win over France (2–1) after extra-time assured them a place in the semi-finals. Once again they played against Argentina, but this time the South Americans won 2 – 0. For the bronze medal match, they faced a strong Brazil full of world stars such as Bebeto, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, among others. Portugal was heavily defeated by 5 – 0. This participation remains to this day as their best ever ending with the fourth place.
In 1996–97 season, Vingada became the manager of the Saudi Arabian national team
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
, winning the Asian Cup in 1996, and qualifying for the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, before being sacked from his position prior to the World Cup.
In 1997–98 and 1998–99 seasons Vingada worked as an assistant manager for top Portuguese club Benfica, along with Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness
Graeme James Souness is a Scottish former professional football player and manager.Souness was the captain of the successful Liverpool team of the early 1980s and player-manager of Rangers in the late 1980s as well as captain of the Scottish national team. He also played for Tottenham Hotspur,...
as principal manager.
Between 1999 and 2003, Vingada was the manager of Marítimo
CS Marítimo
Club Sport Marítimo MH M, commonly known as just Marítimo , is a Portuguese sports club, founded in Funchal, Madeira, in 1910. The club is regarded as an important club in Portugal, and are widely known throughout the Portuguese speaking world, in countries such as Brazil, Angola, and Cape...
, a Portuguese team from Madeira
Madeira
Madeira is a Portuguese archipelago that lies between and , just under 400 km north of Tenerife, Canary Islands, in the north Atlantic Ocean and an outermost region of the European Union...
, and helped the team stay in the Portuguese Liga
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
and qualify once to the Portuguese cup final.
In 2003, New portuguese Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
coach Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester...
proposed Vingada as assistant coach on 27 June.
But Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester...
's proposition was not accepted.
In 2003–04 season Vingada became the manager of Egyptian club El Zamalek. He helped the team win the Egyptian premier league
Egyptian Premier League
The Egyptian Premier League is an Egyptian professional league for football clubs and represents the top flight of Egyptian football. The championship consists of nineteen competing teams in a home and away league system. It is currently known as the Etisalat Egyptian Premier League, after the...
, the Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup
Saudi-Egyptian Super Cup
-Winner:-See also:* Saudi Arabia Football Federation* Saudi Premier League* Egyptian Premier League* Egyptian Soccer League* Egyptian Super Cup-External links:...
, and the African Super Cup
CAF Super Cup
The CAF Super Cup is an annual African association football competition contested between the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The competition was first held in 1993 and is organised by the Confederation of African Football...
against Wydad Casablanca, all in one season. He was later dismissed from his position at the club due to disagreements from the club board with his controversial managing policies and his continuous conflicts with top players at the Egyptian club.
In 2004–05 season he became the manager of Académica de Coimbra
Académica de Coimbra
Académica de Coimbra may refer to:* Associação Académica de Coimbra , the students' union of the University of Coimbra that comprises several sports and cultural sections, and autonomous organizations, in Coimbra, Portugal...
.
In 2005 he became the head coach of the Egyptian national U-23 football team. The team failed to reach the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
which are being held in Beijing in 2008, which was the main target of his signing. Although the Egyptian Football Association
Egyptian Football Association
The Egyptian Football Association is the governing body of football in Egypt.The leading Egyptian clubs are as follows, with the total number of national competitions following the name of the club....
wanted Vingada to continue coaching the team, he decided to resign from his position.
In summer 2007, Vingada signed for Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Only six weeks after he had assumed the new position he surprisingly resigned from his position. The main reason was that he had been approached by the Jordan Football Association
Jordan Football Association
The Jordan Football Association is the governing body of football in Jordan.-Affiliation:* FIFA* AFC* Union Arab de Football Federation* WAFF-External links:* * * at AFC site...
to replace the newly resigned Mahmoud El-Gohary
Mahmoud El-Gohary
Mahmoud El-Gohary is an Egyptian football coach and former player.-Career:El-Gohary is one of the most important figures in the history of Egyptian and African football, and is considered by many as the best Egyptian football coach ever. He was the top scorer of the 1959 edition of the African...
. Vingada accepted the offer to coach Jordan national football team
Jordan national football team
The Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
and signed a 16-month contract with Jordan Football Association
Jordan Football Association
The Jordan Football Association is the governing body of football in Jordan.-Affiliation:* FIFA* AFC* Union Arab de Football Federation* WAFF-External links:* * * at AFC site...
. Vingada later took on the mission to prepare the Jordanian team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
The qualification competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup was a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations. Each confederation — the AFC , CAF , CONCACAF , CONMEBOL , OFC , and UEFA — was allocated a certain number of the 32 places at the tournament...
. After failing to pass the first round of the qualifiers, Vingada decided to resign from his position.
On February 9, 2009, Vingada was officially appointed as head coach of Iranian football side Persepolis
Persepolis
Perspolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire . Persepolis is situated northeast of the modern city of Shiraz in the Fars Province of modern Iran. In contemporary Persian, the site is known as Takht-e Jamshid...
.
On June 17, 2009, just after 5 days of signing with Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
he resigned from his position due to familiar problems.
On June 24, 2009, he was named as head coach Vitoria S.C. in his homeland Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and on 7 October 2009 the Coach has quit Vitoria Guimaraes after four months due to poor results, a replacement has not been named yet.
FC Seoul period (2009-2010)
On December 14, 2009, he is appointed manager of FC SeoulFC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
of South Korea.
December 5, 2010 after winning a game for 2-1, he became the Champion of South korea, it was the first time in ten years for FC Seoul
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
.
Vingada won K-League Cup
K-League Cup
The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition....
, K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
with FC Seoul.E
His K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
record was 20 Wins, 2 Draws, 6 losses in 2010 season. His Win% 71% is highest Win% record in K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
December 13, 2010, FC Seoul
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
offered 1 year contract extension but FC Seoul
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
and Vingada did not agree on the salary conditions. So Vingada went back to Portugal.
Dalian Shide (2011 - present)
Vingada becomes head coach of Chinese Super LeagueChinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
side Dalian Shide on 28 August 2011, two days after he was named as one of the candidates for managing Egypt national football team.
Portugal U-20
- FIFA U-20 World CupFIFA U-20 World CupThe FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
:- Winners (2) : 1989, 1991
Portugal U-20Portugal national under-20 football teamThe Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
- FIFA U-20 World CupFIFA U-20 World CupThe FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
:- Third (1) : 19951995 FIFA World Youth ChampionshipThe 10th FIFA World Youth Championship was held in Qatar from April 13 to April 28, 1995. The tournament took place in three venues in one city: Doha.-Qualification:-Group A:-------------------------Group B:--------------------...
- Third (1) : 1995
Portugal Olympic
- Summer Olympics :
- Fourth (1) : 1996Football at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
- Fourth (1) : 1996
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia national football teamSaudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
- AFC Asian CupAFC Asian CupThe AFC Asian Cup is an international association football tournament run by the Asian Football Confederation . It is the second oldest continental football championship in the world after Copa América. The winning team becomes the champion of Asia and automatically qualifies for the FIFA...
:- Winners (1) : 19961996 AFC Asian CupThe Asian Football Confederation's 1996 AFC Asian Cup finals were held in the United Arab Emirates between December 4 and December 21. Saudi Arabia defeated host nation U.A.E. in the final match in Abu Dhabi.-Qualification:...
- Winners (1) : 1996
JordanJordan national football teamThe Jordan national football team is the national team of Jordan and is controlled by the Jordan Football Association...
- West Asian Football Federation ChampionshipWest Asian Football Federation ChampionshipThe West Asian Football Federation Championship is a football competition of mainly West Asian countries and territories. The event is organised by West Asian Football Federation...
:- Runners-up (1) : 20082008 West Asian Football Federation ChampionshipThe 2008 WAFF Championship was the fifth West Asian Football Federation Championship, an international tournament for West Asian countries and territories. It was hosted by Iran.-Teams:...
- Runners-up (1) : 2008
Zamalek SC
- Egyptian Premier LeagueEgyptian Premier LeagueThe Egyptian Premier League is an Egyptian professional league for football clubs and represents the top flight of Egyptian football. The championship consists of nineteen competing teams in a home and away league system. It is currently known as the Etisalat Egyptian Premier League, after the...
:- Winners (1) : 2002–03
- CAF Super CupCAF Super CupThe CAF Super Cup is an annual African association football competition contested between the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The competition was first held in 1993 and is organised by the Confederation of African Football...
:- Winners (1) :2003
- Saudi-Egyptian Super CupSaudi-Egyptian Super Cup-Winner:-See also:* Saudi Arabia Football Federation* Saudi Premier League* Egyptian Premier League* Egyptian Soccer League* Egyptian Super Cup-External links:...
:- Winners (1) : 2003
- Arab Champions LeagueArab Champions LeagueThe Arab Champions League is a football tournament for clubs in the Arab world. It was inspired by the UEFA Champions League.The Arab Champions League was first known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, and established in 1982. In 2001, it merged with the Arab Cup Winners' Cup to form the new Prince...
:- Winners (1) : 2003
FC SeoulFC SeoulFC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
- K-LeagueK-LeagueThe Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
:- Winners (1) : 20102010 K-LeagueThe 2010 edition of the K-League is the twenty-eighth since its establishment in 1983. The 2010 season is known as Sonata K-League 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship by Hyundai Motor Company. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors is the defending champions, having won their first title. The season began on...
- Winners (1) : 2010
- K-League CupK-League CupThe K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition....
:- Winners (1) : 20102010 K-League CupThe 2010 K-League Cup is South Korea's league cup competition for K-League's 15 football clubs. The competition will begin on 22 May 2010, and end with the one-legged final on 25 August 2010. It is known as POSCO Cup 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship.-Format:* Group stageAll clubs playing...
- Winners (1) : 2010