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    Ruben Amorim - Wikipedia

    • Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of Premier League club Manchester United. As a footballer, Amorim played as a midfielder. He spent most of his professional career with Belenenses and Benfica, signing with the latter in 2008 and going on to win ten major titles, including thr… See more

    Club career

    Amorim began his career with Benfica, playing in the youth team alongside Bruno Simao and Pedro Russiano.
    After … See more

    International career

    Amorim appeared for Portugal at the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Netherlands, as the national side eventually lost to Italy for the final berth for the following year's Summer Olympic Games. … See more

    Style of play

    Amorim's style was similar to countryman Tiago, with both playing the same position, operating in central midfield, both defensive and offensive, although he could also be deployed as a right-back or winger. See more

    Coaching career

    Shortly after retiring, Amorim joined the Lisbon Football Association in order to earn a coaching licence. Additionally, he attended a postgraduation course in psychomotor education and spent a week-long interns… See more

    Manager profile

    Amorim is known for his communication skills, and tactical knowledge and flexibility. Exuding a positive outlook and a laid-back, conciliatory demeanor, Amorim has consistently emphasized that he refrains from engag… See more

    Personal life

    Amorim's parents divorced when he was a year old. Amorim's cousins, David Simão and Bruno Simão, are also professional footballers. He is godfather to Bruno Simão's eldest daughter.
    Amorim ha… See more

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