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Sérgio Bernardino (born 23 December 1953), known as Serginho Chulapa or simply Serginho, is a Brazilian football coach and retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]São Paulo
[edit]Born in São Paulo, Serginho was a São Paulo youth graduate. He made his first-team debut on 6 June 1973, in a 0–0 friendly draw against Bahia, and scored his first goal four days later in a 1–1 draw against Corinthians for the Taça Estado de São Paulo tournament.[1]
In 1974, returning from a loan to Série B side Marília, Serginho became a mainstay at Tricolor, scoring an impressive 18 goals in the 1977 season.[2]
On 12 February 1978, Serginho reportedly assaulted the linesman Vandevaldo Rangel, and was handed a 14-month suspension (he only served eleven), subsequently missing out the 1978 FIFA World Cup (which he was expected to feature).[3] In the 1981 Finals, he received a straight red card after kicking goalkeeper Emerson Leão.[4]
Santos
[edit]In 1983 Serginho joined Santos, and was the top goalscorer of both Campeonato Paulista and Série A, both with 22 goals.[5] With the club he lifted the state championship the following year, scoring 74 goals in 110 matches during his first spell.
Corinthians
[edit]In 1985, Serginho moved to rivals Corinthians, joining a team that was known as Selecão Corinthiana due to the high level of quality of the squad. After an above-average campaign both individually and teamwise, he left the club.[5]
Later career
[edit]Serginho returned to Santos in 1986, later stating that he took a "sabbatical year" at Corinthians.[6] He would, however, struggle with injuries during his second spell, and subsequently moved to Portugal's Marítimo.[5]
Returning to Santos for a third spell in 1988, Serginho featured regularly before moving to Malatyaspor in Turkey. He went back to his previous club in 1989, and subsequently represented Portuguesa Santista, São Caetano and Atlético Sorocaba; he retired with the latter in 1993, aged 39.[7][8]
International career
[edit]For the Brazil national team Serginho was capped 20 times between May 1979 and July 1982, and participated at 1982 FIFA World Cup, where he played in all five matches and scored two goals.
Serginho further represented Brazil in the 1990 edition of the World Cup of Masters, scoring in the final against Netherlands.
Coaching career
[edit]Serginho returned to Santos in 1994, as Pepe's assistant. On 8 March of that year,[9] after the latter's dismissal he was appointed interim manager, and remained in charge of the club until November, being himself sacked after headbutting a journalist.[10][11] In 1995 he was in charge of União São João, but was relieved from his duties in March.[12]
In 1996 Serginho was in charge of another club he represented as a player, Portuguesa Santista, and took the side back to the first division of the Paulistão.[13] He was in charge of São Caetano in the following year,[14] and returned to Briosa in 1999.[15]
In 2000, after spells in charge of Remo and Araçatuba,[16] Serginho returned to Santos as Geninho's assistant. In August 2001, he was definitely appointed manager,[17] but he resigned shortly after.[18]
For the 2002 campaign, Serginho was in charge of former side Portuguesa Santista.[19][20] He was still linked to Santos from 2002 to 2004, but was removed from his role as Leão was the manager. Returning as an assistant in 2005, he was also an interim after Vanderlei Luxemburgo's departure.[21]
On 29 February 2008, Serginho was appointed manager of Portuguesa Santista for the fourth time.[22] On 8 August he returned to Santos as Márcio Fernandes' assistant.[23] In July of the following year he became an interim,[24] with his spell being marked by a push in a field reporter after a 3–3 home draw against Grêmio Barueri.[25]
On 23 July 2018, after the departure of Jair Ventura, Serginho returned to managerial duties after nearly nine years as an assistant.[26] He returned to his previous duties after the appointment of Cuca.
Chulapa left his coaching duties at Santos on 3 August 2022, after joining the club's idols programme.[27]
Managerial statistics
[edit]- As of 5 August 2020
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | Ref | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Santos | 8 March 1994 | 19 November 1994 | 44 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 64 | 42 | +22 | 50.00 | [28] | |
| União São João | January 1995 | March 1995 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 20.00 | [29] | |
| Santos | 27 August 2001 | 9 September 2001 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 0.00 | [18] | |
| Santos (interim) | 21 November 2005 | 5 December 2005 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 50.00 | ||
| Portuguesa Santista | 29 February 2008 | 20 March 2008 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 40.00 | ||
| Santos (interim) | 13 July 2009 | 19 July 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 0.00 | ||
| Santos (interim) | 20 June 2015 | 20 June 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 100.00 | ||
| Santos (interim) | 23 July 2018 | 30 July 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 | [30] | |
| Total | 65 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 86 | 75 | +11 | 41.54 | — | |||
Honours
[edit]Player
[edit]São Paulo
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1977
- Campeonato Paulista: 1975, 1980, 1981
Santos
- Campeonato Paulista: 1984
Individual
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top scorer: 1983 (22 goals)
- Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 1975 (22 goals), 1977 (32 goals), 1983 (22 goals), 1984 (16 goals)
References
[edit]- ^ "A estreia e a história de Serginho Chulapa no Tricolor" [The debut and the history of Serginho Chulapa at the Tricolor] (in Portuguese). São Paulo FC. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "O Indomável Serginho Chulapa no São Paulo" [The indomitable Serginho Chulapa at São Paulo] (in Portuguese). São Paulo.blog. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "A polêmica agressão de Serginho Chulapa ao bandeirinha em 1978" [The controversial assault of Serginho Chulapa to the linesman in 1978] (in Portuguese). Memória EC. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Bater no juiz? Veja confusões que fizeram Chulapa ser "exemplo" para Ganso" [Assaulting the referee? See troubles that made Chulapa be an "example" for Ganso] (in Portuguese). BOL. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ a b c "O indomável Serginho Chulapa" [The indomitable Serginho Chulapa] (in Portuguese). Blog do Paulinho. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa no Corinthians" [Serginho Chulapa at Corinthians] (in Portuguese). O Curioso do Futebol. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa – 1983-1984/1986/1988-1990" (in Portuguese). Acervo Santos FC. 6 October 2014. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ Craques de uma era (in Portuguese). Placar. April 2010. p. 62.
- ^ "Pepe sai e Serginho Chulapa assume o Santos" [Pepe leaves and Serginho Chulapa takes over Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Acervo Santista. 8 March 1994. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Serginho é demitido da equipe" [Serginho is fired from the team] (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. 20 November 1994. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Nosso ídolo e hoje auxilar técnico, Serginho Chulapa comemora aniversário" [Our idol and today assistant, Serginho Chulapa celebrates birthday] (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Bragantino consegue empate com o União" [Bragantino get a draw against União] (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. 6 March 1995. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Há 20 anos, Briosa retornava ao topo do futebol paulista" [20 years ago, Briosa returned to the top tier of Paulista football] (in Portuguese). A Tribuna. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Chulapa acredita no S. Caetano, mas teme maracutaia" [Chulapa believes in S. Caetano, but fears for scham] (in Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 7 November 1999. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho é o novo técnico da Portuguesa Santista" [Serginho is the new manager of Portuguesa Santista] (in Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 29 January 1999. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Chulapa abandona o Araçatuba" [Chulapa leaves Araçatuba] (in Portuguese). Folha de Londrina. 4 April 2000. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Em 94, Serginho foi demitido do Santos após agredir jornalista" [In 94, Serginho was dismissed from Santos after assaulting journalist] (in Portuguese). Folha de S. Paulo. 27 August 2001. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Serginho Chulapa pede demissão do cargo" [Serginho Chulapa resigns] (in Portuguese). Diário do Grande ABC. 9 September 2001. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Paulista: União é atração na rodada" [Paulista: União is the spotlight of the round]. O Estado de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). 19 March 2002. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa de volta à Santista" [Serginho Chulapa back to Santista]. O Estado de S. Paulo (in Portuguese). 5 March 2002. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa assume o Santos" [Serginho Chulapa takes over Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NSC Total. 21 November 2005. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa assume o comando da Portuguesa Santista" [Serginho Chulapa takes over Portuguesa Santista] (in Portuguese). Clic RBS. 29 February 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Santos contrata Serginho Chulapa e Nenê Belarmino" [Santos sign Serginho Chulapa and Nenê Belarmino] (in Portuguese). Terra. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Agora treinador, Serginho relembra jogos históricos por São Paulo e Santos" [Now manager, Serginho remembers historical matches for São Paulo and Santos] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 19 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Por causa de empurrão, Sindicato dos jornalistas pede punição a Chulapa" [Because of push, Union of journalists ask for punishment to Chulapa] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 17 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa comanda o Santos na quarta-feira, contra o Flamengo" [Serginho Chulapa will manage Santos on Wednesday, against Flamengo] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Serginho Chulapa é o novo integrante dos Ídolos Eternos" [Serginho Chulapa is the new member of the Eternal Idols] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Temporada 1994" [1994 season] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Acervo Santista. January 1994. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "CAMPEONATO PAULISTA SÉRIE A-1 – 1995" (in Brazilian Portuguese). UniãoMania. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "Interino vê Peixe errar por desespero e diz que falta centroavante no elenco" [Interim sees Peixe making mistakes on despair and says that the squad lacks a centre forward] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
External links
[edit]- Serginho Chulapa at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Serginho Chulapa at Sambafoot (archived)
- Serginho Chulapa at National-Football-Teams.com
- Serginho at arsiv.mackolik.com (in Turkish)
Serginho Chulapa
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Birth and family
Sérgio Bernardino, known professionally as Serginho Chulapa, was born on December 23, 1953, in the Casa Verde neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil.[6][1] He grew up in a modest, working-class family during his childhood in São Paulo's North Zone, where economic hardships were common.[7] To contribute to the household, young Serginho took on odd jobs, including delivering milk on his bicycle and assisting his mother by attaching labels to curtains and shirts.[8] From an early age, he displayed a passion for football, spending much of his youth playing street games in the neighborhood streets before joining local amateur clubs like Cruz da Esperança and Vasco da Gama at around 12 years old.[9] His energetic and combative personality emerged during these formative years, shaping the traits that would define his later career.[7]Youth career
Serginho Chulapa, born Sérgio Bernardino on December 23, 1953, in the Casa Verde neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, began his football journey in local amateur circles. He initially played for the amateur team of Vasco da Gama in Casa Verde, where he competed alongside emerging talents such as Mauro Madureira, honing his skills as a forward in informal matches and community games.[10] At age 16, he briefly trialed with the youth team of Portuguesa de Desportos but was released.[8][9] In 1970, Chulapa participated in a youth trial (peneira) organized in the Casa Verde area by São Paulo FC. His performance during the tryout impressed the club's youth team coach, who immediately invited him to join the São Paulo juvenil squad, marking his entry into organized professional youth development.[11][12] During his time in São Paulo's youth system from 1970 to 1973, Chulapa progressed through the ranks, forming key relationships such as a close friendship with future coach Muricy Ramalho, with whom he shared post-training moments. In 1972, he was loaned to Marília to gain additional competitive experience in lower youth divisions, further developing his goal-scoring prowess and physical presence as a center-forward.[13][14] He also represented the São Paulo state junior selection (Seleção Paulista de Juniores) in regional competitions during the early 1970s, showcasing his potential on a broader stage.[10] Chulapa's youth tenure at São Paulo culminated in his promotion to the senior team, where he made his professional debut on June 6, 1973, in a 0–0 friendly draw against Bahia, transitioning seamlessly from the club's developmental ranks to first-team action.[15]Club career
São Paulo
Serginho Chulapa, born in São Paulo, progressed through the youth ranks of São Paulo FC before making his professional debut for the club on 6 June 1973, in a 0–0 friendly draw against Bahia at the age of 19.[16] He scored his first goal for the team just four days later, on 10 June 1973, in a 1–1 draw versus Corinthians.[16] Over the next decade, from 1973 to 1982, Chulapa established himself as a prolific centre-forward, renowned for his aerial prowess, finishing ability, and relentless work rate, earning the nickname "artilheiro indomável" (indomitable goalscorer).[16] During his tenure, Chulapa appeared in 399 matches for São Paulo FC, scoring 242 goals in total, including 229 in official competitions, making him the club's all-time leading scorer—a record he set in 1982 by surpassing Gino Orlando's previous mark of 233 goals.[16] He was the top scorer (artilheiro) for the club in seven seasons between 1975 and 1982, with his most prolific year coming in 1977 when he netted 42 goals.[16] At the Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo's home ground, he scored 135 goals overall and 132 in competitive matches, including 88 in the Campeonato Paulista and 45 in national clásicos.[17] In the Campeonato Brasileiro, he contributed 83 goals across 104 appearances, holding the club record for that competition as of 2012.[18] Chulapa's contributions were instrumental in several major triumphs for São Paulo FC. He helped secure the Campeonato Brasileiro in 1977, showcasing his scoring form throughout the campaign.[16] In state competitions, he played a key role in winning the Campeonato Paulista three times: in 1975, scoring in the 2–0 final victory over Corinthians; in 1980, netting the decisive goal in a 1–0 win against Santos in the second leg of the final; and in 1981.[16][19][20] Notable individual highlights included a memorable header in the 1978 Paulistão semifinal against Palmeiras and a hat-trick in a 3–0 Campeonato Brasileiro win over Grêmio in 1981.[16][21] His 21 goals in the SanSão derby and 15 in the Majestoso against Corinthians underscored his effectiveness in high-stakes rivalries.[16]Santos
Serginho Chulapa joined Santos FC in 1983 at the age of 29, fulfilling a childhood dream by signing with the club he supported as a boy, after a successful stint at São Paulo.[6] His debut came on January 19, 1983, in a 2-0 friendly victory over América-RJ at Vila Belmiro.[6] During his first period with the club (1983–1984), he quickly established himself as a prolific striker, scoring 22 goals in the 1983 Campeonato Brasileiro to claim the top scorer title and help Santos reach the final, where they finished as runners-up.[6] That year, he also led Santos to victories in the Torneio Vencedores da América and the Torneio Cidade de Pamplona.[22] In 1984, Chulapa's impact peaked as he scored 16 goals to become the top scorer in the Campeonato Paulista.[6] His most memorable contribution was the decisive goal in the Paulista final against rivals Corinthians on December 2, 1984, securing a 1-0 victory at Morumbi Stadium before over 100,000 fans and clinching Santos' first state title since 1969.[8] This triumph solidified his status as one of the club's post-Pelé era idols.[8] Chulapa returned to Santos for brief stints in 1986, 1988–1989, and 1990, contributing to the team's efforts in various competitions during these later periods.[6] Over his four spells with the club, he appeared in 202 matches and netted 104 goals, ranking as the third-highest scorer in Santos history after Pelé and Neymar.[8]Corinthians
In early 1985, Serginho Chulapa transferred from rivals Santos to Corinthians for a significant fee, joining a star-studded squad dubbed the "Seleção Corinthiana" amid the club's innovative Democracia Corinthiana movement, which empowered players in decision-making and featured talents like Sócrates, Casagrande, and Wladimir.[23][24] Chulapa made his debut for Corinthians on 27 January 1985 in a 2–2 draw against Vasco da Gama in the Campeonato Brasileiro, starting as a forward and scoring the equalizer in the 72nd minute.[25] Over the course of the year, he appeared in 37 matches across competitions, starting 34 and contributing 15 goals while accumulating no disciplinary cards.[25] Despite the team's strong overall performance, including a victory in the 1985 Campeonato Paulista—the club's first state title in eight years—Chulapa's integration proved challenging due to lingering resentment from Corinthians fans and players over his decisive goal for Santos in the previous year's Paulista final.[26][24] His final appearance came on 24 November 1985 as a substitute in a 1–0 loss to Comercial de Ribeirão Preto in the Paulista tournament, after which he returned to Santos, later describing the stint as akin to "holidays" given the limited impact.[25][24]Later career
After leaving Corinthians in 1985, Serginho Chulapa rejoined Santos in 1986 for what would be his third spell with the club, appearing in several matches during the season.[3] He then ventured abroad, signing with Portuguese side Marítimo for the 1986–87 season, where he featured in five Primeira Liga games and scored four goals.[27][28] In the following year, Chulapa moved to Egypt to play for Al-Mokawloon during the 1987–88 campaign, adding to his international experience before returning to competitive football in familiar territories.[3][27] Chulapa's next stop was Turkey, where he joined Süper Lig club Malatyaspor for the 1988–89 season; he made 24 league appearances and netted seven goals, providing a solid contribution despite the challenges of adapting to a new league.[1][3] He briefly returned to Santos again in 1989 and 1990, playing limited matches as his career wound down in higher-profile Brazilian football.[3] From 1990 to 1991, Chulapa featured for Portuguesa Santista in the lower tiers of São Paulo state competitions.[3][29] Chulapa then joined São Caetano in 1991, remaining with the club through 1993 and becoming one of its historical top scorers while aiding the team's ascent in regional leagues, including a promotion to the higher divisions of the Campeonato Paulista.[29] He wrapped up his professional playing days with Atlético Sorocaba in 1993, retiring at age 39 after a career marked by prolific scoring across multiple continents.[29][3]International career
Brazil national team
Serginho Chulapa made his debut for the Brazil national team on 31 May 1979, entering as a substitute in a 5–1 friendly victory over Uruguay after 62 minutes.[30] He went on to earn 20 caps between 1979 and 1982, scoring 8 goals, primarily as a centre-forward in a squad featuring stars like Zico and Sócrates.[30][3] His early appearances were mostly as a substitute in friendlies and qualifiers, including his first international goal on 8 June 1980 in a 2–0 win against Mexico during the 1980 Mundialito tournament.[30] Chulapa was part of Brazil's squad for the 1979 Copa América, though he did not play in any of the tournament's matches as the team exited in the semifinals.[31] By 1981, he had become more prominent, starting matches in South American qualifiers and scoring notable goals, such as one in a 4–1 friendly defeat of West Germany on 7 January and another in a 1–1 draw with Colombia on 1 February.[30] His form earned him a spot in the 1982 FIFA World Cup squad, where he stepped in as the primary striker after Antonio Careca suffered a thigh injury just days before the tournament and was ruled out.[32][33] In the 1982 World Cup held in Spain, Chulapa started all five of Brazil's matches, playing 401 minutes and contributing to the team's attacking flair in a 4-3-3 formation under coach Telê Santana.[4] He scored twice during the group stage: once in a 4–0 rout of New Zealand on 23 June and again in a 3–1 second-round victory over Argentina on 2 July, with his header against Argentina providing the third goal.[30] Brazil topped their group with convincing wins, including 2–1 over the Soviet Union and 4–1 against Scotland, but were eliminated in the second group stage by Italy's 3–2 victory on 5 July, despite Falcao's iconic volley.[4] Chulapa's physical presence and hold-up play complemented Brazil's creative midfield, though critics later pointed to defensive vulnerabilities rather than his output as a factor in the exit.[2] Chulapa's final international appearance came in that 3–2 defeat to Italy, marking the end of his national team career at age 28, as younger talents like Careca emerged post-tournament.[30] Over his 20 caps, 9 as starts and 11 as substitute, his 8 goals included standout performances like a brace in a 7–0 friendly thrashing of Ireland on 27 May 1982, just weeks before the World Cup.[3]1982 FIFA World Cup
Serginho Chulapa was selected for the Brazil national team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain after Antônio Careca, the intended starting striker, suffered an injury just days before the tournament began and was ruled out.[34] As the immediate reserve, Chulapa stepped into the starting role alongside midfield stars like Zico and Sócrates under coach Telê Santana, contributing to Brazil's attacking flair in the first group stage.[2] In the opening match against the Soviet Union on June 14, Chulapa played the full 90 minutes but did not score as Brazil secured a 2–1 victory.[35] He featured for 79 minutes in the 4–1 win over Scotland on June 18, again without finding the net, helping Brazil top Group 1 with maximum points.[35] Chulapa broke his World Cup duck in the final group game against New Zealand on June 23, scoring in the 70th minute during a 4–0 rout, tapping in a rebound after a save on Falcão's shot.[35][36] Advancing to the second group stage, Chulapa started against rivals Argentina on July 2, playing the full match and scoring in the 67th minute to secure a 3–1 win, finishing a move initiated by Zico's free kick and Júnior's header.[35][37] Brazil's campaign ended in heartbreak with a 3–2 defeat to Italy on July 5, where Chulapa played 68 minutes without scoring; Italy's Paolo Rossi's hat-trick exposed defensive vulnerabilities despite Brazil's offensive dominance.[35] Over five appearances, all starts, Chulapa logged 401 minutes and scored both of his tournament goals, finishing as Brazil's joint-third top scorer behind Falcão and Zico.[4] Despite the team's elimination, his hold-up play supported Brazil's "futebol arte" style, though he later faced unfair criticism as the scapegoat for the defensive lapses that cost them the title.[2]Coaching career
Early coaching roles
In early 1995, Chulapa was appointed head coach of União São João in Araras, signing a one-year contract and debuting in the Campeonato Paulista. His tenure there was short-lived, ending in March amid the team's struggles in the competition.[38][39] Chulapa's next significant role came in 1996 with Portuguesa Santista, a club he had represented as a player earlier in his career. Taking charge in the first semester, he led the team to promotion from Série A-2 to the top-tier Série A-1 of the Campeonato Paulista, achieving a successful campaign that returned the side to the elite division. Fans later clamored for his return in November 1996, highlighting the positive impact of his leadership.[40] In 1997, Chulapa managed Botafogo-SP, assuming the role in April to replace José Mário Crispim and aiming to steer the team away from relegation in the Paulista tournament. He commanded training sessions immediately upon arrival and faced challenges, including a narrow 1-0 loss to Corinthians. Later that year, he took over at São Caetano as a substitute coach, continuing his pattern of short-term engagements with Paulista clubs during this formative phase of his coaching journey.[41][42][7] Chulapa continued with smaller clubs in subsequent years. In 1998, he coached Grêmio Sãocarlense. The following year, he returned briefly to Portuguesa Santista before managing Remo in the latter half of 1999. In 2000, he led Araçatuba in the interior of São Paulo. After a short stint with Portuguesa Santista in 2002, Chulapa coached the club again in 2008.Santos and later positions
Serginho Chulapa began his formal involvement in coaching at Santos in 1994, initially serving as an assistant to Pepe following his retirement from playing. After Pepe's dismissal on March 8, 1994, Chulapa was appointed interim head coach, leading the team for the majority of the season.[43] His tenure ended abruptly on November 19, 1994, when he was dismissed after headbutting a journalist in the dressing room following a 2-1 loss to Corinthians.[44] Chulapa returned to Santos in 2000 as an assistant coach under Geninho. In August 2001, he served as interim manager but resigned shortly thereafter. He rejoined the technical staff in 2005, assisting during periods that included the club's 2006 Campeonato Paulista victory, and occasionally stepping in as interim manager for brief spells. Notable interim roles included a single match in February 2009 (a 3-1 win over Guarani), another in July 2009 (a 1-0 loss to São Paulo), and two games in July 2018 following Jair Ventura's departure (a 0-0 draw with Vasco da Gama and a 0-1 loss to América Mineiro).[5] These short stints highlighted his familiarity with the club, though they were transitional in nature.[45] In 2008, he briefly coached Portuguesa Santista before returning to Santos as a long-term assistant. From 2008 to 2022, Chulapa contributed to the team's operations under multiple head coaches until August 3, 2022, when he departed the technical commission amid a restructuring that eliminated the permanent assistant role.[46] Overall, his combined interim coaching record at Santos spanned approximately 70 matches, yielding 33 wins, 20 draws, and 17 losses, with a focus on maintaining team stability during transitions.[45] Following his exit from coaching duties, Chulapa transitioned to the club's "Ídolos Eternos" program, where he participates in events and advisory roles without formal technical responsibilities. No further head coaching or assistant positions have been reported since 2022.[46]Honours and achievements
As player
Club
São Paulo FC- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1977[47]
- Campeonato Paulista: 1975, 1980, 1981
- Campeonato Paulista: 1984[6]
- Torneio Vencedores da América: 1983[11]
- Torneio Cidade de Pamplona: 1983[11]
- Torneio Início: 1984[11]
- Taça dos Invictos: 1984[11]
International
Brazil national team- Copa América third place: 1979[48]
- FIFA World Cup participant: 1982 (2 goals scored)[49]
Individual
- All-time top scorer for São Paulo FC: 242 goals[13]
- Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 1975 (22 goals, São Paulo), 1977 (32 goals, São Paulo), 1983 (22 goals, Santos), 1984 (16 goals, Santos)[13][50]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top scorer: 1983 (22 goals, Santos)[13]
- Brazil national team: 20 caps, 8 goals (1979–1982)[31]
