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My Take
What draws me to Joao Pereira is the arc from hot-headed full-back to composed manager. As a player he was famous for his attacking drive and a temper that put him at odds with referees and rivals, and now he steers Alanyaspor in Turkey's Super Lig. I find that transition fascinating: the same fire that once got him in trouble can become the spark a dressing room needs. I'd love to see whether he channels that intensity into his coaching philosophy. To me he reads as a man writing a more disciplined second chapter, and I'm quietly rooting for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- João Pereira
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョアン・ペレイラ
- Reading
- じょあん・ぺれいら
- Born
- February 25, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 172 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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 João Pereira born?
Born February 25, 1984 (age 42).
Where is João Pereira from?
João Pereira is from Lisbon, Portugal.
What does João Pereira do?
João Pereira works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is João Pereira?
João Pereira is 172 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.