Fernando Diniz Silva (born 27 March 1974) is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the current head coach of Fluminense and interim head coach of the Brazil national team.
Diniz is well known for his style of play with its focus on ball possession. For this reason, he is known to be the manager who consolidated the Tiki-taka style in Brazil, which earned him the nickname of '"Brazilian Guardiola".
Campeonato Carioca 2023 Fluminense | Copa Libertadores 2023 Fluminense | Campeonato Mineiro 2004 Cruzeiro | Campeonato Carioca 2002 Fluminense |
Campeonato Paulista 1997 Corinthians | Campeonato Paulista 1996 Palmeiras |
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2011-2011 Manager |
2015-2015 Manager |
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2019-2019 Manager |
2019-2021 Manager |
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