Sérgio Farias

Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias (born 9 June 1967) is a Brazilian football manager is best known for his continental accomplishments during his four-year reign as Pohang Steelers.[1]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is de Paiva and the second or paternal family name is Farias.
Sérgio Farias
Personal information
Full name Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias
Date of birth (1967-06-09) 9 June 1967
Place of birth Roraima, Brazil
Teams managed
Years Team
1993–1994 São Mateus-ES
1994–1995 Dahra
1995–1998 Serrano-RJ
1998–1999 Brazil U-20
1999–2000 Juventus
2000 Santos FC U-20
2000–2001 Brazil U-17
2001 Brazil U-20
2002 Santos FC U-20
2003–2004 União Barbarense
2005–2009 Pohang Steelers
2010 Al-Ahli
2010–2011 Al Wasl FC
2012–2013 Guangzhou R&F
2014 Duque de Caxias
2014–2015 Suphanburi
2016 NorthEast United
2016–2017 Suphanburi
2018 Al Hilal Club
2020 Persija Jakarta
2021– Umm Salal SC

Farias won the AFC Champions League with Pohang Steelers in 2009.

Farias won Asia’s Club Manager of the Year in 2010. As well as winning Asia’s best manager, Farias was selected as the best manager in the K-league and gained the award for the Best Manager in East Asia as well.

Coaching career

After many achievements in Brazil, with big clubs as well as their youth sides - Farias decided to move abroad in seek of a new adventure. That is when Farias and Pohang Steelers in South Korea found each other. Since July 2021, he has been the head coach of Qatar Stars League club Umm Salal SC.[2][3]

Honours

Brazil U-17

União Barbarense

Pohang Steelers

Individual

References
  1. "Após sete anos no exterior, técnico recebe sondagem do Atlético-PR" [After seven years abroad, a manager signs a contract with Atlético-PR]. Futebol Interior (in Portuguese). 30 June 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. "Sergio Farias". Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. "Umm Salal SC". Retrieved 26 September 2021.
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