Carlos Manuel Brito Leal de Queiroz ComIH, commonly known as Carlos Queiroz, is a renowned Portuguese football manager. Born on March 1, 1953, he has had a distinguished career spanning multiple continents and various national teams. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in his life and career.
Birth
1 March 1953
Carlos Queiroz was born in Nampula, Portuguese Mozambique, to Portuguese parents.
Move to Portugal
1974-1975
Following Portugal's Carnation Revolution and Mozambique's declaration of independence, Queiroz moved to Portugal.
Early Coaching Career
1984
Queiroz was appointed as assistant manager of Estoril-Praia, marking the beginning of his coaching career.
FIFA World Youth Championship Wins
1989-1991
Queiroz led the Portuguese under-20 team to two FIFA World Youth Championship titles, in 1989 and 1991.
Portugal National Team Coach
1991-1993
Queiroz was appointed as the head coach of the Portugal national team, where he had a record of 14 wins in 31 matches.
Sporting CP Manager
1994-1996
Queiroz managed Sporting CP, leading them to a Taça de Portugal win in 1994-95 and a Primeira Divisão runner-up finish.
Manchester United and Real Madrid
2002-2004
Queiroz served as Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at Manchester United and later became the manager of Real Madrid, winning the Supercopa de España in 2003.
Iran National Team Manager
2011-2019
Queiroz managed the Iran national team, leading them to three consecutive World Cups (2014, 2018, and 2022) and becoming the longest-serving manager in the team's history.
Colombia National Team Manager
2019-2020
Queiroz took over as the manager of the Colombia national team, leading them to the 2019 Copa América and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Egypt National Team Manager
2021-2022
Queiroz managed the Egypt national team, guiding them to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Return to Iran
2022
Queiroz was rehired as the manager of the Iran national team for a second spell, leading them to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Qatar National Team Manager
2023
Queiroz was appointed as the manager of the Qatar national team, signing a contract until the 2026 World Cup.
