Who is Ruben Amorim ? Ruben Amorim is a former player who took up coaching after his professional career. His first coaching steps took him to a smaller Portuguese team- Casa Pia FC, where he worked as an assistant coach.
A chance that is not refused
After a year of working as an assistant, an offer came that is not to be refused. One of the biggest clubs in Portugal- Braga showed interest. We can say that he started his career as a head coach in Braga. But only in the “B” team. Over time he worked his way up to the “A” team until he finally landed in Portugal – Sporting Lisbon.
Sporting Lisbon’s successes under Amorim
Since Ruben Amorim’s arrival in Lisbon, Sporting have won 163 games, drawn 33 and lost 33. His greatest achievement was breaking Sporting’s long wait for a league title.
Trophies
- 2x Liga Portugal
- 1x Super Cup ( Portuguese Cup)
- 2x Taça da Liga
Offer from Manchester United
After Manchester United’s poor performances, the management ran out of patience with Dutch coach Erik ten Hag, who was on the bench of The Red Devils from 2022 until 2024. The number one successor was just Ruben Amorim, who is identified with the project. All that was left was to pay off the 39-year-old helmsman. The owners didn’t delay long and immediately bought Ruben out for around €10 million
What could the Manchester United lineup look like under Amorim ?
The 3-4-2-1 formation that Ruben Amorim has been presenting for years, but does Manchester United have the players available for that formation ?? Amorim’s system’s strong weapons are ball possession, setting the rhythm and last but not least, he prides himself on precise defensive work, using a 5-back system where left and right wing-backs slot in at centre-back level. It was the defence that was the weakest link under Erik ten Hag. Players like Harry Maguire, Lindelof or Evans just don’t have what it takes for a team like United.
