
Manager
Dorival Júnior
Career
Brazilian midfielder who played across domestic clubs from 1982-1999, retiring at 37 after two decades spanning multiple Série A organizations including Palmeiras, Grêmio, and Coritiba without reaching international recognition as a player.
Won Campeonato Catarinense with Figueirense (2004) and Campeonato Pernambucano with Sport Recife (2006), establishing foundation as manager capable of securing regional titles in Brazilian football.
Led Santos to Campeonato Paulista 2016 championship with extremely offensive football featuring Neymar, Paulo Henrique Ganso, and Robinho as primary attacking weapons, demonstrating ability to coordinate talented attacking talent.
Delivered Copa Libertadores 2022 and Copa de Brasil 2022 victories with Flamengo, followed by Copa de Brasil 2023 triumph with São Paulo, confirming status as major competition winner across Brazilian football's most prestigious events.
Managed Brazilian national team during Copa América 2024 and World Cup qualifying campaign before departure, establishing international track record at highest competitive level despite mixed results.
Currently managing
Past jobs
SC Corinthians PaulistaClub2025–2026
BrazilNational team2024–2025
São Paulo FCClub2023
CR FlamengoClub2022
Santos FCClub2022
Ceará SCClub2022
Club Athletico ParanaenseClub2020
CR FlamengoClub2018
Santos FCClub2018
São Paulo FCClub2017–2018
SE PalmeirasClub2014
CR FlamengoClub2012–2013
Santos FCClub2012–2013
CR Vasco da GamaClub2013
Fluminense FCClub2013
SC InternacionalClub2011–2012
Clube Atlético MineiroClub2010–2011
CR Vasco da GamaClub2008–2009
Coritiba FCClub2008
Cruzeiro ECClub2007
Sport Club do RecifeClub2005–2006
Avaí FCClub2006
Fortaleza ECClub2004–2005
EC JuventudeClub2005
Criciúma ECClub2005