Paulo Fonseca
Overview
Paulo Fonseca is a Portugal manager currently playing for Lyon. They are 53 years old.
Biography
Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca (born 5 March 1973) is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who played as a central defender. He is currently manager of Ligue 1 club Lyon. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 111 matches and three goals over seven seasons, representing Leça, Belenenses, Marítimo, Vitória de Guimarães and Estrela da Amadora. Fonseca became a manager in 2005, notably winning the 2015–16 Taça de Portugal with Braga as well as three editions of the Ukrainian Premier League with Shakhtar Donetsk. He also coached Paços de Ferreira to a best-ever third place in the 2012–13 Primeira Liga, qualifying the club for the UEFA Champions League. Following a couple of seasons in charge of Roma in Serie A, he joined Lille in June 2022, leaving two years later and returning to Italy with AC Milan, being dismissed in December 2024.
Career & honours
Career history
BarreirenseYouth1986 – 1991- BarreirensePermanent1991 – 1995
FC PortoPermanent1995 – 1998
LeçaLoan1995 – 1996
BelenensesLoan1996 – 1997
MaritimoLoan1997 – 1998
GuimaraesPermanent1998 – 2000
Estrela AmadoraPermanent2000 – 2005- Estrela AmadoraCoach2005 – 2007
1 DezembroManager2007 – 2008
AvesManager2011 – 2012
F.C. Paços de FerreiraManager2012 – 2013
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Biography
Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca (born 5 March 1973) is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who played as a central defender. He is currently manager of Ligue 1 club Lyon. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 111 matches and three goals over seven seasons, representing Leça, Belenenses, Marítimo, Vitória de Guimarães and Estrela da Amadora. Fonseca became a manager in 2005, notably winning the 2015–16 Taça de Portugal with Braga as well as three editions of the Ukrainian Premier League with Shakhtar Donetsk. He also coached Paços de Ferreira to a best-ever third place in the 2012–13 Primeira Liga, qualifying the club for the UEFA Champions League. Following a couple of seasons in charge of Roma in Serie A, he joined Lille in June 2022, leaving two years later and returning to Italy with AC Milan, being dismissed in December 2024.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Paulo Fonseca play for?
- Paulo Fonseca currently plays for Lyon.
- What position does Paulo Fonseca play?
- Paulo Fonseca plays as a manager.
- How old is Paulo Fonseca?
- Paulo Fonseca is 53 years old.
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