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 | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 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. Badú has coached many different football clubs and even national teams around the world, helping them win important games and championships.
Football Journey
Playing Days
Valdeir Vieira, known as "Badú," started his football journey playing futsal. Futsal is a version of football played indoors on a smaller court, usually with five players per team. It's a great way for players to develop quick skills and ball control. Badú's nickname comes from a special way of scoring goals in futsal.
He signed his first professional contract at age 17 with Dracena F.C., a team in the second division. Two years later, he played as an attacker in the first division with CE Aymoré – São Leopoldo. Interestingly, Luiz Felipe Scolari, who later became a famous coach, was just starting his career as a young defender on the youth team there.
Badú was also the first Brazilian player to play for clubs in different countries, including:
- Central Español in Uruguay
- Hibernians F.C. in Malta
- Croissant Club Sigois in Algeria
His playing career was cut short by injuries. He became more interested in studying the science behind sports. He finished his playing days in Germany, playing for non-league teams.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Badú became a successful football manager. He has coached many different clubs and national teams. He is known for his ability to lead teams to victory.
Some of the national teams he managed include:
- Costa Rica in 1996
- Oman from 1998 to 1999
- Iran in 1997, where he helped them qualify for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. This was a big achievement for the team!
He also coached many clubs around the world. For example, in 2013, he signed with Japan's J2 League team, Kyoto Sanga FC, and managed them until June 2014.
Achievements and Awards
Badú 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.
- 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 (Costa Rica's top football league).
- 1996: Won the Copa Interclubes UNCAF (a club competition in Central America).
- 1996–97: Won the Primera División de Costa Rica again.
- 2001–02: Won the Kuwaiti Premier League and the Al Kurafi Cup in Kuwait.
- 2003: Won the Gulf Club Champions Cup.
- 2008: Won the JFL Regional League and the Japan National Amateur Champions title.
- 2009: His team was Runners Up in the Hokushin'etsu Regional Div.1 in Japan.
- 2010–11: Won the Bahrain 2nd Division Championship.
See also
In Spanish: Valdeir Vieira para niños
