Rui Jorge
Rui Jorge is a former professional football player and current manager of the Portugal U21 national team. He has a notable playing career as a defender primarily with Sporting CP and has represented Portugal internationally. As a coach, he has been leading the U21 team, guiding them in various international competitions, including the recent UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia, where they started their campaign with a goalless draw against France.
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Rui Jorge is also being considered for the coaching role of the Honduras national team and is available for the next cycle.
entrenador de Europa, descartado para dirigir a la Selección de Honduras
Honduras· 2026-02-21
Rui Jorge is stepping down after 15 years as the U-21 national team coach.
Luís Freire sucede a Rui Jorge no comando da selecção sub-21 | Selecção de Sub-21
Portugal· 2025-07-16
Rui Jorge made changes to the starting eleven and is the coach of the Portuguese U21 team.
Portugal teve tudo e acabou com nada frente aos Países Baixos no Euro sub-21 | FutebolPortugal· 2025-06-21
Rui Jorge is the coach of the Portuguese U21 national team.
Portugal teve sorte com o azar da Geórgia e está nos “quartos” do Europeu Sub-21 | FutebolPortugal· 2025-06-17
Rui Jorge is the coach of the Portuguese under-21 team.
Portugal começa Europeu sub-21 com empate frente à França | FutebolPortugal· 2025-06-11