Photo: Original: Ludovic Péron / Derivative work: Danyele / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What draws me to Paulo Sousa is the quiet dignity of the defensive midfielder turned globe-trotting manager. He never seems to chase the spotlight; instead he carries his footballing knowledge from country to country, most recently surfacing in the UAE Pro League. There is something admirable about a man who treats coaching as a craft rather than a personal brand. The knighthood in the Order of Prince Henry hints at a respect he has earned beyond results tables. I find these unglamorous, deeply professional figures far more interesting than the louder names, and I quietly root for his next bench.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paulo Sousa
- Name (Japanese)
- パウロ・ソウザ
- Reading
- ぱうろ・そうざ
- Born
- August 30, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Viseu, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Order of Prince Henry
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.paulosousa.co.uk
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%91%E3%82%A6%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BD%E3%82%A6%E3%82%B6
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulo Sousa born?
Born August 30, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Paulo Sousa from?
Paulo Sousa is from Viseu, Portugal.
What does Paulo Sousa do?
Paulo Sousa works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Paulo Sousa?
Paulo Sousa is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.