SL Benfica - Bruno Lage
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Playing Career
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
Botafogo
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Born in Setúbal on 12 May 1976, Bruno Lage never made it as a professional player, turning to coaching in his early twenties with the Vitória de Setúbal youth ranks in 1997.
He joined the Benfica academy in 2004 and spent eight years working through every age group at Seixal, helping to develop players such as João Cancelo. Between 2015 and 2018 he was assistant to Carlos Carvalhal at Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City, before returning to take charge of Benfica B.
On 3 January 2019 Lage was promoted to the first team and transformed the season, leading the Eagles to the 2018/19 Primeira Liga title and then the 2019 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Named Portuguese Coach of the Year for 2019, he left the club in June 2020.
Spells followed at Wolverhampton Wanderers (2021 to October 2022) and at Botafogo in Brazil (July to October 2023).
Lage returned to the Estádio da Luz on 5 September 2024 for a second spell, winning the 2024/25 Taça da Liga and the 2025 Supertaça, and leaving in September 2025. He was subsequently appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League side Diriyah Club for their debut 2026/27 campaign.
He joined the Benfica academy in 2004 and spent eight years working through every age group at Seixal, helping to develop players such as João Cancelo. Between 2015 and 2018 he was assistant to Carlos Carvalhal at Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City, before returning to take charge of Benfica B.
On 3 January 2019 Lage was promoted to the first team and transformed the season, leading the Eagles to the 2018/19 Primeira Liga title and then the 2019 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Named Portuguese Coach of the Year for 2019, he left the club in June 2020.
Spells followed at Wolverhampton Wanderers (2021 to October 2022) and at Botafogo in Brazil (July to October 2023).
Lage returned to the Estádio da Luz on 5 September 2024 for a second spell, winning the 2024/25 Taça da Liga and the 2025 Supertaça, and leaving in September 2025. He was subsequently appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League side Diriyah Club for their debut 2026/27 campaign.
Coaching Philosophy
Lage's football is built on aggressive counter-pressing and quick vertical transitions, with his sides seeking to dominate the ball and attack through central overloads while staying compact out of possession.
He is tactically flexible, moving between a 4-4-2 and a 4-3-3 that becomes an attacking 2-3-5 shape in build-up.
SL Benfica - Manager Statistics
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70
Total Matches
67.14%
Win Rate
47 W / 11 D / 12 L160 / 63
Goals (For : Against)
Avg: 2.29 / 0.9 per game35
Clean Sheets
50% of matches+97
Goal Difference
(+1.39 per game)7-0
Biggest Win
vs Estrela Amadora11/23/2024 20:45
1-4
Biggest Loss
vs Chelsea FC06/28/2025 16:00
Analytics
Win Rate & Points Per Game by Season
All Results
Form — Last 10 Matches
Performance by Competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | W% | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 73.7 % | 91 | 30 | +61 | |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1 % | 28 | 22 | +6 | |
| 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7 % | 23 | 4 | +19 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 % | 10 | 6 | +4 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 % | 7 | 1 | +6 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 % | 1 | 0 | +1 |
Head-to-Head Records
View All (35)| Opponent | P | W | D | L | W% | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 % | 4 | 6 |
| Estrela Amadora | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 % | 12 | 2 |
| Santa Clara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75 % | 9 | 2 |
| SC Braga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 % | 6 | 3 |
| AS Monaco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 % | 7 | 5 |
| FC Barcelona | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 % | 5 | 9 |
| SC Farense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 % | 8 | 4 |
| AFS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 % | 7 | 1 |
| Bayern Munique | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 % | 1 | 1 |
| Boavista FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 % | 6 | 0 |
Top 10 of 35 opponents by matches played under this manager.
All Managed Matches
Show Recent| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
28 MAR FRI 20:15 |  | A | Gil Vicente FC | 0 - 3 |
16 MAR SUN 18:00 | | A | Rio Ave FC | 2 - 3 |
11 MAR TUE 17:45 |  | A | FC Barcelona | 3 - 1 |
8 MAR SAT 18:00 | | H | CD Nacional | 3 - 0 |
5 MAR WED 20:00 | | H | FC Barcelona | 0 - 1 |
26 FEB WED 20:45 |  | H | SC Braga | 1 - 0 |
22 FEB SAT 18:00 | | H | Boavista FC | 3 - 0 |
18 FEB TUE 20:00 | | H | AS Monaco | 3 - 3 |
15 FEB SAT 18:00 | | A | Santa Clara | 0 - 1 |
12 FEB WED 20:00 | | A | AS Monaco | 0 - 1 |
8 FEB SAT 18:00 | | H | Moreirense FC | 3 - 2 |
2 FEB SUN 20:30 | | A | Estrela Amadora | 2 - 3 |
29 JAN WED 20:00 | | A | Juventus | 0 - 2 |
25 JAN SAT 18:00 | | A | Casa Pia AC | 3 - 1 |
21 JAN TUE 20:00 | | H | FC Barcelona | 4 - 5 |
17 JAN FRI 20:15 | | H | FC Famalicao | 4 - 0 |
14 JAN TUE 20:15 | | A | SC Farense | 1 - 3 |
11 JAN SAT 19:45 |  | N | Sporting CP | 1 - 1 |
8 JAN WED 19:45 | | N | SC Braga | 3 - 0 |
4 JAN SAT 18:00 | | H | SC Braga | 1 - 2 |
29 DEC SUN 20:30 | | A | Sporting CP | 1 - 0 |
23 DEC MON 18:45 | | H | Estoril Praia | 3 - 0 |
19 DEC THU 17:00 | | A | CD Nacional | 0 - 2 |
15 DEC SUN 18:00 | | A | AFS | 1 - 1 |
11 DEC WED 20:00 | | H | Bologna FC | 0 - 0 |
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