Tite (football manager)
Tite (football manager)
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Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, commonly known as Tite, is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. Born on 25 May 1961, Tite has had a long and distinguished career in football, both as a player and a manager. Here is a timeline of significant events and milestones in his life and career.
Main Milestones
Birth
25 May 1961
Tite was born in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, marking the beginning of his life and eventual journey into football.
Early Playing Career
1978-1984
Tite started his professional football career playing for Caxias, where he spent six years developing his skills as a midfielder.
Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves
1984-1985
Tite played a season for Esportivo de Bento Gonçalves, furthering his experience in Brazilian football.
Portuguesa
1985-1986
Tite played a season for Portuguesa, adding another chapter to his playing career.
Start of Managerial Career
1990
Tite began his managerial career at Guarany de Garibaldi, marking a significant shift from playing to coaching.
Breakthrough Campaign
2000
Tite led Caxias to a breakthrough campaign in the Campeonato Gaucho, showcasing his managerial prowess.
Appointment as Brazil Manager
2016
Tite was appointed manager of the Brazilian national team, replacing Dunga and taking on the challenge of leading Brazil to World Cup success.
World Cup Campaign
2018
Tite led Brazil in the 2018 World Cup, where the team topped its qualifying group by 10 points but ultimately fell short of winning the tournament.
Qatar 2022 World Cup
2022
Tite managed Brazil in the 2022 World Cup, aiming to bring home a record sixth World Cup title for the country.
Recent Managerial Roles
Recent Years
Tite has managed several prestigious clubs, including Flamengo, and has won numerous trophies, including three Campeonato Gaúchos, a Copa do Brasil, a Copa Sul-Americana, and a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title and Copa Libertadores trophy with Corinthians.