Paulo Cesar Carpegiani

Paulo Cesar Carpegiani

Brazilian footballer and coach
Date of Birth: 07.02.1946
Country: Brazil

Content:
  1. Early Life and Playing Career
  2. Farewell Match and End of Playing Career
  3. Coaching Career
  4. Return to São Paulo and Later Coaching Roles
  5. Achievements
  6. Brazilian Championship: 1975, 1976, 1980

Early Life and Playing Career

Paulo Cézar Carpegiani, a renowned Brazilian footballer and coach, began his career with Internacional in 1970. The club experienced its most successful period during his time, winning the Rio Grande do Sul State Championship six consecutive times and the Brazilian Championship twice. Carpegiani formed a formidable partnership with Falcão. His exceptional performances led to a call-up to the Brazilian national team in 1973 by Mário Zagallo. In the following year, he participated in the World Cup as a substitute for Clodoaldo, playing in all six matches.

After recovering from a severe meniscus injury in 1975, Carpegiani regained his form and became one of Brazil's leading midfielders. In 1977, he was transferred to Flamengo for 5.7 million cruzeiros, where he mentored a young Zico. With Flamengo, he won two state championships and the Brazilian Championship in his final year. Another meniscus injury in 1980 forced him to retire.

Farewell Match and End of Playing Career

On September 15, 1981, Carpegiani played his farewell match against Boca Juniors, resulting in a 2-0 victory for Flamengo. He was accompanied by Zico and Maradona during a lap of honor. In 1982, he made one final appearance for Flamengo against the New York Cosmos. Over his career, he made 223 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals.

Coaching Career

Carpegiani immediately began his coaching career after retiring, taking charge of Flamengo. Forced into the role due to the death of coach Cláudio Coutinho, he inherited a strong team and led them to victory in the state championship, the Copa Libertadores, and the Intercontinental Cup within his first year. After winning the Brazilian Championship the following year, Carpegiani moved to Saudi Arabia to coach Al-Nasr, where he won the Saudi Arabia Cup.

Upon his return to Brazil, he worked with Internacional, Náutico Recife, Bangu, Palmeiras, and Coritiba. He then coached Barcelona in Ecuador and Cerro Porteño in Paraguay, leading them to the championship. In 1996, he took charge of the Paraguay national team, guiding them to the round of 16 in the 1998 World Cup.

Later, Carpegiani had stints with São Paulo, where he gained notoriety for omitting Rogério from the team after the player posed nude for a gay magazine. His tenure at São Paulo was unsuccessful, with a record of 40 wins, nine draws, and 18 losses in 67 matches. He then coached Flamengo without matching his previous achievements, only reaching the final of the Copa Guanabara. Further unsuccessful spells followed with Atlético Paranaense, Cruzeiro, and the Kuwait national team.

In 2007, Carpegiani was appointed coach of Corinthians, replacing Emerson Leão. The club faced a crisis, leading to the resignation of president Alberto Dualib, and struggled on the field, occupying 13th place after 24 matches. In April 2009, he took charge of Vitória (Salvador), leading them to victory in the state championship and the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Criticism arose over his use of players in unfamiliar positions following their defeat to Vasco da Gama in the quarterfinals.

Return to São Paulo and Later Coaching Roles

In early October 2010, Carpegiani was appointed coach of São Paulo for the second time. In May, he clashed with Rivaldo, who was unhappy at being left out of the team for a match. After São Paulo lost their third consecutive league match on July 7, 2011, the club's president and sporting director lost patience and dismissed Carpegiani. His assistant Milton Cruz became the interim manager, eventually succeeded by Adilson Batista.

On May 16, 2012, Carpegiani took charge of Serie B club Vitória (Salvador). He was released from the position on October 21, 2012, after 31 matches with 19 wins, six draws, and six losses. On August 5, 2016, he was appointed coach of Coritiba, leaving the post on February 27, 2017.

Carpegiani's final coaching role came with Bahia on October 5, 2017, replacing Preto Casagrande. He was replaced by Guto Ferreira ahead of the 2018 season.

Achievements

As a Player

Rio Grande do Sul State Championship: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Brazilian Championship: 1975, 1976, 1980

Rio de Janeiro State Championship: 1978, 1979
As a Coach
Taça Guanabara: 1981, 1982
Rio de Janeiro State Championship: 1981
Copa Libertadores: 1981
Intercontinental Cup: 1981
Brazilian Championship: 1982
Saudi Arabia Cup: 1982
Paraguayan Championship: 1994
Bahia State Championship: 2009

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