RUBEN AMORIM BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, CAREER, CONTROVERSIES AND NET WORTH

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Rúben Amorim, born on January 27, 1985, is a Portuguese football manager and former player. He was the head coach of Sporting CP and recently appointed to manage Manchester United in the Premier League, starting November 2024.

RUBEN AMORIM PROFILE

Name	Ruben Amorim
Real Name
Date of Birth	27 January 1985
Age	39 Years
Nationality	Portuguese
Occupation	Football Manager
Religion	N/A
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$10 Million
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RUBEN AMORIM BIOGRAPHY

Rúben Filipe Marques Amorim was born in Lisbon, Portugal. Rúben’s parents divorced when he was a year old. His s cousins, David Simão and Bruno Simão, are also professional footballers.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Specific details regarding his educational background are not available.

CAREER

Ruben began his professional football career as a midfielder with Belenenses, making his debut in the Primeira Liga in December 2003. In 2008, he transferred to Benfica, where he enjoyed a successful tenure, winning numerous titles including multiple league championships and domestic cups.

After retiring from professional football in 2017 due to injuries, Amorim transitioned into coaching. His first managerial role was with Casa Pia in 2018, although he resigned after a dispute with the Portuguese Football Federation regarding his coaching qualifications.

He subsequently took charge of Braga’s B team and was later appointed as the head coach of the first team in December 2019, where he led them to win the Taça da Liga in 2020.

In March 2020, Amorim was appointed manager of Sporting CP, and on 1 November 2024, he was appointment manager of Manchester united.

CONTROVERSIES

The move from Braga to Sporting CP in March 2020 involved a significant transfer fee, making him the third most expensive coach at that time. This decision drew criticism and raised eyebrows due to the high investment in a relatively inexperienced coach.

Despite these controversies, Amorim’s tactical success and leadership at Sporting CP have solidified his reputation as one of Europe’s rising coaching stars.