Portugal · 2002 – today

José Mourinho

He won the Champions League with Porto, broke Chelsea’s 50-year wait for a league title, and won the treble with Inter. No manager of his generation made the details of a match feel so important.

Porto · Chelsea · Inter · Real MadridPrincipal clubs

2002 – todaySpan

““I am not the special one because I say so. I am because I won.””

Philosophy

A low, compact block, a disciplined midfield screen and fast transitions. He plans the first 15 minutes and the last 15 minutes more carefully than anyone.

The record

Two Champions League titles with Porto and Inter.
League titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain.
The 2010 Inter side conceded one goal in the knockout rounds until the final.