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My Take
Villas-Boas fascinates me as a study in early genius and its aftermath. Winning the treble at Porto unbeaten in the league as a young manager was the stuff of legend, but the brutal stints at Chelsea and Spurs showed how unforgiving expectations can be. What I admire most is his refusal to be defined by one path: he raced rallies and now runs Porto as its president. That restless, all-in temperament makes him compelling. Few football minds carry such drama in their arc, and I suspect his executive chapter could prove more lasting than his touchline years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- André Villas-Boas
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレ・ビラス・ボアス
- Reading
- あんどれ・びらす・ぼあす
- Born
- October 17, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Porto, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 182 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football coach / rally driver / association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was André Villas-Boas born?
Born October 17, 1977 (age 48).
Where is André Villas-Boas from?
André Villas-Boas is from Porto, Portugal.
What does André Villas-Boas do?
André Villas-Boas works as association football coach, rally driver, association football player.
How tall is André Villas-Boas?
André Villas-Boas is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.