Jorge Jesus, born on July twenty-four, nineteen fifty-four, is a distinguished Portuguese football manager and former player, currently leading the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. His football journey began at Sporting CP, where he laid the foundation for a remarkable career that spanned seventeen years and included stints at twelve different clubs, featuring nine seasons in the Primeira Liga.
Transitioning to coaching in nineteen ninety, Jesus made his mark in the main category with Felgueiras during the nineteen ninety-five to ninety-six season. His career took a significant turn when he joined Benfica in two thousand nine, where he achieved an impressive tally of ten trophies, setting a club record for a single manager. Under his guidance, Benfica not only secured all domestic trophies at least once but also reached two UEFA Europa League finals over six seasons.
In two thousand nineteen, Jesus took the helm at Flamengo, where he enjoyed immediate success, clinching both the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in his inaugural year. He returned to Benfica in two thousand twenty, but despite a record investment during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to secure any trophies during that tenure.
Recognized for his exceptional coaching abilities, Jesus was twice ranked among the top ten club coaches globally by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics, achieving eighth place in two thousand thirteen and seventh place in two thousand nineteen.