Paulo Bento
๐ฅ TrendingA member of the Generation X generation, Paulo Bento was born in 1969 in Lisbon and went on to become a celebrated Association football coach.
Portuguese football manager and former footballer
"Bento's most defining career moment arguably came as manager of the Portugal national team, where he led them to the UEFA Euro 2012 semi-finals." โ About Paulo Bento
| Metric | Paulo Bento | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 56 | 56 | same |
| Height | 175cm (5'9") | 174cm | +1cm |
| Career length | 38 yrs | ~35 yrs | +3 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Paulo Bento
Did you know that Paulo Bento started his coaching career with Sporting CP's youth team immediately after retiring as a player?
- During his playing career, Bento was known as a combative defensive midfielder, often deployed as a holding player.
- He spent the majority of his playing career with Sporting CP, eventually becoming a club captain and then manager.
- Bento led the Portugal national team to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2012, losing to eventual champions Spain on penalties.
- He guided the South Korea national team to the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, their first knockout stage appearance since 2010.
- Beyond Portugal, Bento has managed clubs like Cruzeiro in Brazil and Olympiacos in Greece, winning the Greek Super League.
Bento's most defining career moment arguably came as manager of the Portugal national team, where he led them to the UEFA Euro 2012 semi-finals. Despite a challenging group stage, his team showcased resilience and tactical discipline, only to be narrowly defeated by eventual champions Spain in a penalty shootout, marking a significant achievement for the squad.
His legacy is marked by his ability to lead national teams to respectable performances in major tournaments and his consistent development of tactical discipline in his squads.