Miguel Cardoso (football manager)
José Miguel Azevedo Cardoso (born 28 May 1972), known as Miguel Cardoso, is a Portuguese football manager who is the current head coach of Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 club Espérance de Tunis.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Miguel Azevedo Cardoso | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Trofa, Portugal | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Espérance de Tunis (manager) | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1993–1994 | Espinho (youth) | ||
| 2003–2004 | Porto (youth) | ||
| 2006–2007 | Braga (assistant) | ||
| 2007–2009 | Académica (assistant) | ||
| 2009–2011 | Braga (assistant) | ||
| 2011–2012 | Sporting CP (assistant) | ||
| 2012–2013 | Deportivo La Coruña (assistant) | ||
| 2013–2016 | Shakhtar Donetsk U21 | ||
| 2016–2017 | Shakhtar Donetsk (assistant) | ||
| 2017–2018 | Rio Ave | ||
| 2018 | Nantes | ||
| 2018–2019 | Celta Vigo | ||
| 2019 | AEK Athens | ||
| 2021 | Rio Ave | ||
| 2024– | Espérance de Tunis | ||
Career edit
Early career edit
Born in Trofa, Cardoso graduated in Physical Education and Sports with specialization in football in 1995 and concluded a Masters in Sports Science in 1998 in the College of Sports Science and Physical Education at the University of Porto.[1] He started his coaching career in 1993, taking over S.C. Espinho's under-12 squad.[2]
Cardoso joined FC Porto in 1996, initially as Fernando Freitas' assistant in the under-10 team.[3] He later progressed through the club's youth setup, becoming a fitness coach of the B-team in 1999,[4] and being appointed in charge of the under-15s in 2003.[5]
In April 2004, Cardoso moved to C.F. Os Belenenses and became the first team's fitness coach.[6] On 10 May 2006, he followed former Belenenses manager Carlos Carvalhal to S.C. Braga, with the same role.[7]
In September 2007, Cardoso was named Domingos Paciência's assistant at Associação Académica de Coimbra.[8] He continued to work as Paciência's second man at Braga, Sporting CP[9] and Deportivo de La Coruña.[10]
Shakhtar Donetsk edit
On 12 June 2013, Cardoso was presented at FC Shakhtar Donetsk, being appointed manager of the under-21 squad while also working as a coordinator for the club's youth setup.[11] Ahead of the 2016–17 season, he became Paulo Fonseca's assistant at the first team.
Cardoso left Shakhtar on 8 June 2017.[12]
Rio Ave edit
On 12 June 2017, Cardoso was appointed at the helm of Primeira Liga club Rio Ave F.C., replacing departing Luís Castro.[13] After achieving three wins and a draw against S.L. Benfica in his first four matches in charge, he was awarded the "Manager of the Month" for August.[14]
Cardoso led Rio Ave to a best-ever campaign in the top flight, finishing fifth (the club's best-ever position shared with the 1981–82 season under Félix Mourinho), winning 51 points (beating the 50 reached by Pedro Martins in 2015–16) and achieving qualification to the UEFA Europa League.[15]
Nantes edit
On 13 June 2018, Cardoso was appointed as manager of French Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, replacing Claudio Ranieri.[16] He left the club on 2 October, after only obtaining six points in eight league matches.[17]
Celta Vigo edit
On 12 November 2018, Cardoso took over La Liga side RC Celta de Vigo, in the place of sacked Antonio Mohamed.[18] He gained international attention for his first press conference, in which he accidentally said that he was the manager of their rivals Deportivo de La Coruña.[19] The following 3 March he too was dismissed, with the Galicians a place and two points above the relegation zone.[20]
AEK Athens edit
On 28 May 2019, Cardoso was appointed as head coach of Greek Super League side AEK Athens F.C., replacing Manolo Jiménez on a two-year deal.[21] He was fired on 25 August after just four matches, his third dismissal in twelve months.[22]
Rio Ave edit
After over a year out of work, Cardoso returned to Rio Ave on 29 January 2021, on an 18-month deal.[23] His team came 16th, and had to face F.C. Arouca in a play-off for top-flight survival. They lost 5–0 on aggregate;[24] between the two games the termination of his employment was informally arranged, and he was barred from the training ground.[25]
Espérance de Tunis edit
On 12 January 2024, Cardoso was appointed as head coach of Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 side Espérance Sportive de Tunis, replacing Tarek Thabet.[26]
Managerial statistics edit
- As of 12 January 2024
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | Ref | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Rio Ave | 12 June 2017 | 13 June 2018 | 42 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 62 | 59 | +3 | 47.62 | [27] | |
| Nantes | 13 June 2018 | 2 October 2018 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 12.50 | [28] | |
| Celta Vigo | 12 November 2018 | 3 March 2019 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 26 | −12 | 20.00 | [29] | |
| AEK Athens | 1 July 2019 | 25 August 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 25.00 | [30] | |
| Rio Ave | 29 January 2021 | 27 May 2021 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 25 | −11 | 20.00 | — | |
| Espérance de Tunis | 12 January 2024 | Present | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 53.33 | — | |
| Career Total | 104 | 37 | 25 | 42 | 118 | 137 | −19 | 35.58 | — | |||
References edit
- ^ Nogueira, Carlos (26 August 2017). [Miguel Cardoso, the prepared perfeccionist in the Dragon's elite]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ . Miguel Cardoso. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ . Miguel Cardoso. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ . Miguel Cardoso. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ . Miguel Cardoso. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ [Rifa and Miguel Cardoso confirmed in the technical staff] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 29 May 2004. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ [Carlos Carvalhal is the new manager of Sporting de Braga] (in Portuguese). Público. 10 May 2006. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ [Domingos Paciência already trained Académica] (in Portuguese). Público. 12 September 2007. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ [Assistants may leave with Domingos Paciência]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 13 February 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Miguel Cardoso adjunto de Domingos Paciência no "Depor"" [Miguel Cardoso assistant of Domingos Paciência at "Depor"] (in Portuguese). O Notícias da Trofa. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Miguel Cardoso treina equipa B do Shakhtar" [Miguel Cardoso trains B-team of Shakhtar] (in Portuguese). Zerozero. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ [Ukraine: Miguel Cardoso leaves Shakhtar Donetsk] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 8 June 2017. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ . Rio Ave FC. 12 June 2017. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ [Winners of the Monthly awards of the 2017–18 Liga Portugal]. Liga Portugal (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ [There are records at the Village] (in Portuguese). Record. 14 May 2018. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Nantes hire coach Miguel Cardoso to replace Claudio Ranieri". ESPN. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ [Nantes confirm departure of Miguel Cardoso and announce new manager] (in Portuguese). Record. 2 October 2018. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ . Celta Vigo. 12 November 2018. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
- ^ "Miguel Cardoso scores own-goal on unveiling as new manager by confusing Deportivo la Coruna with Celta Vigo". The Daily Telegraph. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Celta sack coach Cardoso after miserable run". Euronews. 3 March 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "OFICIAL: Miguel Cardoso é o novo treinador do AEK" [OFFICIAL: Miguel Cardoso is the new manager of AEK] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Miguel Cardoso sacked for the third time in a year". Marca. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Rio Ave confirma regresso de Miguel Cardoso" [Rio Ave confirm return of Miguel Cardoso] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ Oludare, Shina (30 May 2021). "Ofori & Bukia's FC Arouca promoted to Primeira Liga after play-off triumph over Rio Ave". Goal. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Miguel Cardoso sai já do Rio Ave e Augusto Gama assume" [Miguel Cardoso leaves Rio Ave already and Augusto Gama assumes control]. Record (in Portuguese). 28 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "تركيبة الإطار الفني الجديد" [New technical frame composition]. Espérance Sportive de Tunis (in Arabic). 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Rio Ave FC: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "FC Nantes: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "Miguel Cardoso: José Miguel Azevedo Cardoso: Matches 2018–19". BDFutbol. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "AEK Athens FC: Matches". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
External links edit
- Official website (in Portuguese)
- Miguel Cardoso manager profile at BDFutbol