Valdeir Vieira facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Valdeir Badu Vieira | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Marília, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1987–1988 | Caracas | ||
| 1989–1990 | Deportivo Italia | ||
| 1991–1992 | Blumenau | ||
| 1992–1994 | Brusque | ||
| 1994–1996 | Alajuelense | ||
| 1996–1997 | Costa Rica | ||
| 1997 | FAS | ||
| 1997 | Iran | ||
| 1998–1999 | Oman | ||
| 1999 | Al-Ta'ee | ||
| 2000 | Al-Khaleej | ||
| 2000 | Raja Casablanca | ||
| 2000–2001 | Deportivo Saprissa | ||
| 2001–2003 | Al Arabi | ||
| 2003–2005 | Dhofar | ||
| 2005–2006 | Al Arabi | ||
| 2006–2009 | Nagano Parceiro | ||
| 2010–2013 | Bahrain | ||
| 2013 | Al-Ramtha | ||
| 2014 | Kyoto Sanga | ||
Valdeir "Badú" Vieira is a famous Brazilian football manager. He was born on July 11, 1944, in Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. He is known for coaching many different football clubs and national teams around the world.
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Valdeir Vieira's Football Journey
Playing Football as a Youngster
Like many Brazilian players in the 1960s, Valdeir Vieira started his football journey playing futsal. Futsal is a version of football played indoors on a smaller court. This is where he got his nickname "Badú," which describes a special way of scoring a goal.
At just 17 years old, Badú signed his first professional contract with Dracena F.C. This team was in the second division. Two years later, he played as an attacker in the first division for CE Aymoré – São Leopoldo. He was one of the first Brazilians to play for clubs in Uruguay, Malta, and Algeria. Sadly, injuries made it hard for him to continue playing. He became more interested in studying sports science. He finished his playing career in Germany, playing for non-league teams.
Becoming a Football Coach
After his playing days, Badú became a successful football coach. He has managed many different clubs and even national football teams.
- He coached the Costa Rica national team in 1996.
- He also managed the Oman national team from 1998 to 1999.
- One of his biggest achievements was coaching the Iran national team. He helped them successfully qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge tournament where countries compete to be the best in the world.
- Later, in 2013, he signed with Japan's J2 League team, Kyoto Sanga FC. He managed them until June 2014.
Achievements and Awards
Valdeir Vieira has won many awards and championships throughout his coaching career. Here are some of his notable achievements:
- 1987: Named Coach of the Year in Venezuela.
- 1988: Won the Copa de Venezuela (a cup competition in Venezuela).
- 1992: Recognized as the Best Newcomer in the Campeonato Catarinense (a state championship in Brazil).
- 1995: Named the Best Foreign Coach in Costa Rica.
- 1995–96: Won the Primera División de Costa Rica (the top football league in Costa Rica).
- 1996: Won the Copa Interclubes UNCAF (a club competition for Central American teams).
- 1996–97: Won the Primera División de Costa Rica again.
- 2001–02: Won the Kuwaiti Premier League (the top football league in Kuwait).
- 2001–02: Won the Al Kurafi Cup (a cup competition in Kuwait).
- 2003: Won the Gulf Club Champions Cup (a competition for clubs in the Persian Gulf region).
- 2008: Won the JFL Regional League Champions title in Japan.
- 2008: Won the Japan National Amateur Champions title.
- 2009: Finished as Runners Up in the Hokushin'etsu Regional Div.1 in Japan.
- 2010–11: Won the Bahrain 2nd Division Champions title.
See also
In Spanish: Valdeir Vieira para niños
