Highest scoring goalkeeper of all time, Rogério Ceni was unveiled yesterday as the new head coach of Brazilian side Flamengo.
Ceni’s announcement as head coach came only 24 hours after Flamengo terminated the contract of manager Domenec Torrent.
Rogério Ceni – Goalscoring Keeper
In his playing career, Ceni was more well known for scoring goals than keeping them out.
His career spanned over 20 years, with the Brazilian keeper making over 1000 appearances for São Paulo scoring 131 goals.
He was assigned as the chief penalty and free kick taker for his side allowing him to become the first professional goalkeeper to reach a century of goals.
Alongside scoring 131 goals, he also won 9 major honours in Brazils top tier.
On the international stage, Ceni made 18 appearances and was part of the legendary 2002 Brazil squad that won the World Cup.
Managerial Career
Rogerio Ceni started his managerial career at São Paulo in 2017 after retiring from the club just 2 years prior.
It wasn’t to be for Ceni at his former club who lasted an underwhelming 183 days in the position as head coach.
The Brazilian took the reigns at Serie B side Fortaleza the following season, which saw the start of a more successful period for the ex goalkeeper.
Fortaleza won the Serie B title in Rogerio Ceni’s first year in charge earning them promotion to Brazil’s top tier.
Flamengo appoint the 47 year old after 3 years in management where he has been the gaffer of 3 different Brazilian clubs.
This is a big opportunity for the former goalkeeper who steps into the most supported club in Brazil with over 40 million followers.
Rogerio Ceni will hope that he can take Flamengo (who are currently third) back to the top of the table and win his first Brazilian Serie A title as a manager.
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