José Mourinho

Football Soccer manager...

why we like him?

Since we're not matching wits with Jose Mourinho, we can graciously admire his strategic coaching mastery from the sidelines. He's as confident as they come and he boasts a recent track record of success; no wonder he's the world's highest-paid football (or, to North Americans, soccer) manager.

why is he famous?

Some call him arrogant, others call him confident. Either way, Mourinho spews enough brash comments and has enough swagger to secure a spot in the spotlight. He doesn't just talk the talk, though; he's done his share of walking, managing FC Porto to the top of the Champions League in 2004 and, in a more profiled job, leading Chelsea to their first English Premiership title in 50 years, in 2005.

Mourinho is considered to be one of the best coaches in Europe, having won four consecutive league titles (two at Porto and two at Chelsea) and also the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup with Porto. For two consecutive years (2004 and 2005), Mourinho was named the world's best football coach by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). He is well-known for his self-belief, dapper attire, and has at times been a controversial figure.

José Mourinho News

"Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one."