José Peseiro bio: age, profession, Super Eagles head coach, net worth.
José Peseiro is the newly designated Nigeria Super Eagles Coach and a former football athlete from Portugal.
José Peseiro: Profile summary
| First Name: | José Vítor |
| Last name: | dos Santos Peseiro |
| Nationality: | Portugal |
| Date of birth: | 4 April 1960 |
| Age: | 61 |
| Country of birth: | Portugal |
| Place of birth: | Coruche |
José Peseiro: Biography
José Peseiro was born on 4 April 1960 to Silveria Peseiro and Joao Peseiro, growing up alongside his siblings in a tight-knit family.
He embraced the lifestyle of the Portuguese, absorbing their culture as young Portuguese individuals are often celebrated for their unique prowess in football.
He displayed early signs of talent for the beautiful game, aspiring to take on the forward position; although he wasn’t as prosperous as he had hoped, it laid the foundation for a fruitful career and life for the 61-year-old.
José Peseiro: Age
José came into the world on 4 April 1960, making him 61 years old in 2021.
José Peseiro: Spouse, Children, Family
Jose Peseiro wed another Portuguese national, Fatima, who is the mother of his two outstanding children, namely, Susana and Vitor Hugo.
José Peseiro: Playing career
Originating from Coruche, Santarém District, Peseiro never competed above the Segunda Liga as a professional, commencing his journey at Sport Lisboa e Cartaxo in 1979. In that league, he represented Amora FC, Clube Oriental de Lisboa, GD Samora Correia, and S.C.U. Torreense over a span of five seasons.
Peseiro concluded his playing career at the end of the 1993–94 season in the fourth division with the local team União de Santarém.
José Peseiro: Coaching career
José Peseiro dedicated the initial eight years of his management career to the third and fourth tiers of Portuguese football, starting as a player-coach at his final team. In the summer of 1999, he was appointed at C.D. Nacional, assisting the team in gaining promotion to the Primeira Liga in just three seasons. In 2002–03, he guided the squad to an eventual 11th place finish.
In 2003–04, Peseiro supported Carlos Queiroz at Real Madrid. Following the season, after the team squandered a significant lead on the standings to be overtaken by Valencia CF, FC Barcelona, and Deportivo de La Coruña, the duo were dismissed, and the latter returned to his assistant role at Manchester United.
José Peseiro: As Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation announced Portuguese strategist, Jose Peseiro, as Super Eagles Head Coach on Wednesday. The NFF revealed this in a communiqué following its National Executive Council meeting. Previously, the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick, confirmed discussions with Roma coach, Jose Mourinho, regarding the selection of a manager for the Super Eagles. The Portuguese appointement occurred 17 days post the dismissal of Franco-German Gernot Rohr as the Super Eagles coach.
José Peseiro: Career (Teams coached)
- Venezuela – February 2020 to August 2021
- Sporting Lisbon – July 2018 to November 2018
- Vitoria Guimaraes – February 2018 to June 2018
- Sharjah – January 2017 to October 2017
- Sporting Braga – June 2016 to December 2016
- Porto – January 2016 to May 2016
- Al Ahly – October 2015 to January 2016
- Al Wahda – November 2013 to February 2015
- Sporting – June 2012 to May 2013
- Saudi Arabia – February 2009 to January 2011
- Rapid – July 2008 to January 2009
- Panathinaikos – July 2007 to May 2008
- Al Hilal – June 2006 to January 2007
- Sporting Lisbon – July 2004 to October 2005
José Peseiro: Trophies earned
Club Domestic
- Arabian Gulf League – Runner-up 1x 2013/2014
- Taça de Portugal – Runner-up 1x 2015/2016
- Taça da Liga – Winner 1x 2012/2013
- Super Cup – Runner-up 1x 2016/2017
Club International
- UEFA Europa League – Runner-up 1x 2004/2005
José Peseiro: Net Worth
Jose Peseiro’s net worth has been estimated to be approximately $3 million and on the rise.
With his recent appointment, it’s clear that the addition of the contract and the associated salary will also elevate his net worth, as it has been speculated that he is to earn around $45,000, equivalent to N24,750,000.
