Jose Mourinho

By: Benedict 5C

Identity

Jose Mourinho

Birthplace: Setubal, Portugal

Previous Clubs: FC Porto, Uniao de Leiria, Benfica; Chelsea; Inter Milan

Honours: Champions League: 2004, 2010; UEFA Cup: 2003; English Premier League: 2005, 2006; English FA Cup: 2007; English League Cup: 2005, 2007;FA Community Shield: 2005;Portuguese Liga: 2003, 2004;Portuguese Cup: 2003; Italian Super Cup: 2008; Italian Serie A: 2009, 2010;Italian Cup: 2010; Spanish Cup: 2011;Spanish La Liga: 2012

Motto/Quotes

 ''Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one“

"I am Jose Mourinho and I don't change. I arrive with all my qualities and my defects.“

"Look, I'm a coach, I'm not Harry Potter. He is magical, but in reality there is no magic. Magic is fiction and football is real."

Skill

Mourinho likes playing with three men up front, two in the wide positions and then three in central areas. Two defensive midfielders usually provide the spine, and allow one attacker to drift. Flying full backs are also asked to provide the width.

Strengths

Always willing to produce a sound bite for the thronged media men, he is a dream for the tabloids and has a silver tongue. His tactical knowledge is second to none and he is always first to defend his players. A real man-manager.

Weaknesses

Hot-headed and passionate, he suffers from red mist occasionally and his antics can detract from the football. Accused of playing defensive, dull football to grind out results.

Career high

 His first Champions League with FC Porto was an incredible achievement for such a young manager, but his Treble with Inter Milan will take some beating.

Career low

Sacked by Chelsea after failing to impress in the Champions League. Numerous controversies hurt his reputation and the Anders Frisk incident won't be forgotten.

Trivia

Mourinho owns a pet dog called Gullit and the Portuguese was once arrested and cautioned after refusing to let police take the dog into quarantine, having let it loose to escape capture.