Ivo Vieira

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Ivo Vieira
Vieira in 2023
Personal information
Full name Ivo Ricardo Abreu Vieira[1]
Date of birth (1976-01-10) 10 January 1976 (age 49)[1]
Place of birth Machico, Portugal[1]
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position Defender
Youth career
1986–1992 Machico
1992–1994 Nacional
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–2004 Nacional 206 (3)
Managerial career
2004–2008 Nacional (assistant)
2008–2010 Nacional (youth)
2011 Nacional
2013–2014 Marítimo B
2014–2015 Marítimo (assistant)
2015–2016 Marítimo
2016–2017 Aves
2017 Académica
2017–2018 Estoril
2018–2019 Moreirense
2019–2020 Vitória Guimarães
2020–2021 Al Wehda
2021 Famalicão
2022 Gil Vicente
2023 Cuiabá
2023–2024 Pendikspor
2025 Marítimo
2025 Tondela
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ivo Ricardo Abreu Vieira (born 10 January 1976) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a defender, currently a manager.

He spent his entire playing career with Nacional, where he also began working as a coach in 2011. He managed seven other clubs in the Primeira Liga, and won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense with Cuiabá in 2023.

Playing career

Vieira was born in Machico, Madeira. His entire ten-year professional career was spent with local C.D. Nacional, which he represented in all three major levels since being promoted to the main squad at the age of 18; during his tenure, he also acted as captain.[2]

From 2002 to 2004, Vieira competed in the Primeira Liga. His first game in the competition took place on 22 September 2002, as he came on a last-minute substitute in a 2–0 away win against S.C. Beira-Mar; in the latter season, he contributed 19 appearances to help his team to a best-ever fourth position.

Coaching career

Nacional and Marítimo

After retiring at the age of only 28, Vieira started working as a coach, first being named assistant manager at Nacional under Casemiro Mior. On 14 March 2011, after a spell with the club's juniors, he was handed the reins of the first team after Predrag Jokanović was fired.[3] However, he himself was replaced by Pedro Caixinha at the end of October.[4]

On 19 January 2013, Vieira was announced as the new manager of C.S. Marítimo B,[5] the reserves of Nacional's local rivals. In early March 2015, following Leonel Pontes' resignation, he was appointed his successor at the helm of the first team,[6] leading the club to the final of the Taça da Liga the following month later after disposing of FC Porto in the last-four stage.[7]

Vieira resigned on 18 January 2016, due to poor results.[8]

Five clubs in four years

On 27 May 2016, Vieira was appointed at Segunda Liga club C.D. Aves for one year.[9] He left on 15 February 2017, with the team nine points clear in the second promotion place after a run of one point from four games.[10]

Vieira became manager of Académica de Coimbra in May 2017, stating his aim to end their exile from the top flight.[11] He left in November with the side in sixth[12] and took the helm at G.D. Estoril Praia,[13] leaving after their top-division relegation.[14]

On 28 May 2018, Vieira signed a one-year deal at Moreirense FC.[15] He left at the end of this contract, having taken the team from Moreira de Cónegos to a best-ever sixth place,[16] and in June 2019 he was hired by neighbours Vitória SC.[17] After finishing seventh in his only season, he announced a sabbatical to spend time with his family.[18]

Famalicão and Gil Vicente

Vieira was appointed as the manager of Al Wehda Club in the Saudi Professional League on 10 September 2020.[19] He left by mutual consent the following 2 February, with the side in 10th.[20]

On 8 March 2021, Vieira returned to his country's top flight with F.C. Famalicão. He signed a contract of undisclosed length at the club, who were second-from-bottom with 11 games remaining.[21] His team were in contention for a UEFA Europa Conference League place on the final day of the season,[22] eventually missing out but finishing 9th.[23]

Vieira was dismissed on 19 December 2021, having taken 11 points from 15 games and with Famalicão in 16th.[24] The following 28 June, he replaced Ricardo Soares at Gil Vicente F.C. on a two-year deal.[25] He was removed from his post on 2 November after four consecutive defeats.[26]

Cuiabá

On 8 December 2022, Vieira replaced his compatriot António Oliveira at the helm of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Cuiabá Esporte Clube.[27] He won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense in his first year – his first career trophy – via an unbeaten season that concluded with a 3–0 aggregate win over União Esporte Clube.[28]

On 10 May 2023, after a 4–0 home loss to Clube Atlético Mineiro, Vieira was sacked.[29]

Pendikspor

Vieira was appointed at Turkish Süper Lig club Pendikspor on 17 October 2023.[30] The following February, with the team second-bottom in the table, he was relieved of his duties.[31]

Marítimo

On 8 January 2025, Vieira returned to Marítimo as their fourth manager of the second-division season after Fábio Pereira, Silas and Rui Duarte.[32][33] On 21 May, having secured survival in 12th place, he left.[34]

Tondela

On 14 June 2025, Vieira signed a one-year contract with C.D. Tondela, champions of the second tier.[35] He was dismissed on 11 November, after four games without a win and a 17th place in the table.[36]

Managerial statistics

As of 25 February 2024[37][1]
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Nacional Portugal 14 March 2011 31 October 2011 239592130−9039.13
Marítimo B Portugal 19 January 2013 1 July 2014 611816275974−15029.51
Marítimo Portugal 2 March 2015 18 January 2016 36158135756+1041.67
Aves Portugal 27 May 2016 15 February 2017 3016954829+19053.33
Académica Portugal 30 May 2017 13 November 2017 168352417+7050.00
Estoril Portugal 13 November 2017 16 May 2018 2366112135−14026.09
Moreirense Portugal 28 May 2018 19 May 2019 38184164650−4047.37
Vitória Guimarães Portugal 17 June 2019 24 July 2020 522216148351+32042.31
Al Wehda Saudi Arabia 10 September 2020 2 February 2021 176382127−6035.29
Famalicão Portugal 8 March 2021 19 December 2021 33138125546+9039.39
Gil Vicente Portugal 29 June 2022 2 November 2022 174491927−8023.53
Cuiabá Brazil 8 December 2022 10 May 2023 2416354921+28066.67
Pendikspor Turkey 17 October 2023 27 February 2024 2174103043−13033.33
Total 39115889144533506+27040.41

Honours

Cuiabá

Individual

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Ivo Vieira at WorldFootball.net
  2. ↑ "Ivo Vieira, o outro engenheiro que o Estoril-Praia quer" [Ivo Vieira, the other engineer Estoril-Praia want] (in Portuguese). Bancada. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. ↑ "Jokanović deixa comando do Nacional" [Jokanovic leaves helm of Nacional] (in Portuguese). UEFA. 14 March 2011. Archived from the original on 16 March 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rui Alves: "Primeiro temos de recuperar os jogadores"" [Rui Alves: "First we need to recover the players"]. Record (in Portuguese). 28 October 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  5. ↑ Azevedo, Duarte (19 January 2013). "Ivo Vieira novo treinador do Marítimo B" [Ivo Vieira new manager of Maritimo B] (in Portuguese). C.S. Marítimo. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "Carlos Pereira confirma saída de Leonel Pontes" [Carlos Pereira confirms Leonel Pontes exit]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 2 March 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  7. ↑ "Dragão cozido no "caldeirão"" [Dragon cooked at the "cauldron"] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  8. ↑ "Ivo Vieira apresenta demissão de treinador do Marítimo" [Ivo Vieira hands out resignation as Marítimo manager]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). 18 January 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  9. ↑ "Ivo Vieira novo treinador para 2016/17" [Ivo Vieira new manager for 2016/17] (in Portuguese). C.D. Aves. 27 May 2016. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "Desportivo das Aves anuncia saída do técnico Ivo Vieira" [Desportivo das Aves announce exit of manager Ivo Vieira] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ivo Vieira quer recolocar o Académica na I Liga" [Ivo Vieira wants to put Académica back in the I League] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  12. ↑ "Académica confirma oficialmente saída do treinador Ivo Vieira" [Académica officially confirm exit of manager Ivo Vieira]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 13 November 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  13. ↑ "Ivo Vieira is the coach of Estoril Praia". G.D. Estoril Praia. November 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  14. ↑ "Ivo Vieira abandona comando do Estoril Praia" [Ivo Vieira abandons command of Estoril Praia]. Observador (in Portuguese). 16 May 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  15. ↑ "Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do Moreirense" [Ivo Vieira is the new manager of Moreirense]. Observador (in Portuguese). 29 May 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  16. ↑ "Ivo Vieira de saída do Moreirense" [Ivo Vieira leaving Moreirense]. Record (in Portuguese). 19 May 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  17. ↑ Machado, José Miguel (17 June 2019). "Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do V. Guimarães" [Ivo Vieira is the new manager of V. Guimarães]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  18. ↑ "Ivo Vieira: "Vou parar para um período de reflexão, dedicar algum tempo à minha família"" [Ivo Vieira: "I will stop for a period of reflection, dedicate some time to my family]. Record (in Portuguese). 24 July 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  19. ↑ "OFICIAL: Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do Al Wehda" [OFFICIAL: Ivo Vieira is the new manager of Al Wehda] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  20. ↑ Fernandes, Bruno (2 February 2021). "Ivo Vieira deixa comando técnico do Al-Wehda" [Ivo Vieira leaves helm of Al-Wehda]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  21. ↑ "Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do Famalicão" [Ivo Vieira is the new manager of Famalicão] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  22. ↑ "Ivo Vieira admite que não esperava estar a lutar por um lugar europeu" [Ivo Vieira admits that he did not expect to be fighting for a European place] (in Portuguese). Notícias ao Minuto. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  23. ↑ Mesquita Oliveira, Mariana (19 May 2021). "Moreirense triunfa em dérbi minhoto frente ao FC Famalicão" [Moreirense triumph in Minho derby against FC Famalicão] (in Portuguese). ComUM. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  24. ↑ "Chicotadas na Liga: Ivo Vieira é o oitavo treinador a sair" [Sackings in the League: Ivo Vieira is the eighth manager to leave] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  25. ↑ "Oficial: Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do Gil Vicente" [Official: Ivo Vieira is the new manager of Gil Vicente]. Record (in Portuguese). 28 June 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  26. ↑ Gomes, José Pedro (2 November 2022). "Ivo Vieira de saída do comando do Gil Vicente" [Ivo Vieira leaving the helm of Gil Vicente]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  27. ↑ "Cuiabá anuncia contratação do técnico português Ivo Vieira" [Cuiabá announce the signing of Portuguese manager Ivo Vieira] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  28. 1 2 Roseiro, Bruno (10 April 2023). ""Superámos os desafios e ganhámos o título de forma invicta": Ivo Vieira conquista primeiro troféu da carreira em Mato Grosso pelo Cuiabá" ["We overcame challenges and won the title unbeaten": Ivo Vieira conquers first trophy of his career in Mato Grosso for Cuiabá]. Observador (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  29. ↑ "Cuiabá demite o técnico Ivo Vieira após goleada sofrida para o Atlético-MG" [Cuiabá dismiss head coach Ivo Vieira after thrashing by Atlético-MG] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  30. ↑ "OFICIAL: Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do Pendikspor" [OFFICIAL: Ivo Vieira is the new manager of Pendikspor]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 17 October 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  31. ↑ Casaca, Manuel (27 February 2024). "Ivo Vieira deixa o comando técnico do penúltimo classificado da liga turca" [Ivo Vieira no longer at the helm of second-bottom of the Turkish league]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  32. ↑ Pedrosa Marques, Eduardo (6 January 2025). "Rui Duarte demitido do Marítimo" [Rui Duarte sacked by Marítimo]. A Bola (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  33. ↑ "Oficial: Ivo Vieira é o novo treinador do Marítimo" [Official: Ivo Vieira is the new manager of Marítimo]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 8 January 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  34. ↑ Aleixo, Mário (21 May 2025). "Ivo Vieira deixa de treinar o Marítimo" [Ivo Vieira ceases to coach Marítimo] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  35. ↑ "Ex-treinador do Marítimo, Ivo Vieira, é o novo técnico do Tondela" [Former Marítimo manager, Ivo Vieira, is the new coach of Tondela]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 14 June 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  36. ↑ "Treinador Ivo Vieira deixa Tondela após quatro jornadas sem vencer na I Liga" [Manager Ivo Vieira leaves Tondela after four rounds without winning in the I League]. Observador (in Portuguese). 11 November 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  37. ↑ Ivo Vieira coach profile at Soccerway (archived)
  38. ↑ "Melhores de janeiro: João Félix e Pedro Henrique em destaque" [Best of January: João Félix and Pedro Henrique highlighted] (in Portuguese). Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2023.