Maniche
Maniche has spent 30 years building a distinguished career as a Association football coach in Portuguese.
Portuguese footballer
"Maniche's career zenith came with FC Porto in 2004, where he was instrumental in their historic UEFA Champions League triumph." — About Maniche
| Metric | Maniche | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 48 | 56 | -8 yrs |
| Height | 173cm (5'8") | 175cm | -2cm |
| Career length | 30 yrs | ~35 yrs | -5 yrs |
| Based on 128 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Maniche
Did you know that Maniche, despite being a key player for FC Porto under José Mourinho, was also signed by Mourinho again at Chelsea and Inter Milan?
- His nickname "Maniche" was given to him by his youth coach, inspired by Danish striker Michael Manniche.
- He played alongside his brother, Jorge Ribeiro, at Benfica for a short period.
- Maniche was part of the FC Porto team that won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, and two Portuguese league titles.
- He briefly worked as a scout for FC Porto after retiring from playing.
- Maniche scored a memorable long-range goal against the Netherlands in the Euro 2004 semi-finals.
Maniche's career zenith came with FC Porto in 2004, where he was instrumental in their historic UEFA Champions League triumph. His midfield dominance, powerful shots, and crucial goals, particularly against Lyon and Deportivo La Coruña, were vital to José Mourinho's side conquering Europe.
Maniche is remembered as a tenacious and versatile box-to-box midfielder, a symbol of Portugal's "Golden Generation" who achieved club glory and international recognition. His powerful long-range strikes remain iconic moments in Portuguese football history.