Fernando Santos is a Portuguese professional football manager who coaches the Portugal National Football Team. The 68-year-old is leading his nation in the FIFA World Cup 2022. His net worth is £5 million. Here we look closely at Santos’ net worth, salary earnings, career, record, wife, and more.
About Fernando Santos
Fernando Manuel Fernandes da Costa Santos was born on 10 October 1954, in Lisbon Portugal. He is also a former professional footballer who played as a defender. He never played for the Portugal National Team.
Fernando Santos led Portugal in the 2018 World Cup. He led his nation to win the Euro 2016 and the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Playing Career
Fernando Santos played most of his career for the Portuguese club Estoril, making 216 league appearances in two spells.
Coaching Career
Fernando Santos took charge of the Portugal National Team on 23 Sep. 2014, following the failure of Paulo Bento.
In the 2016 Euro Championship, Santos led his nation to win the prestigious title. Portugal drew all three group games and qualified for the knockouts as a third-place team. Santos’ men beat the host France 1-0 after extra time in the Final.
However, Portugal’s journey in the 2018 FIFA World Cup ended in the Round of 16 following a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay.
Portugal went on to win the inaugural 2018-19 edition of the Nations League, defeating the Netherlands in the Final. Portugal finished in the Round of 16 in the Euro 2020 under Santos, losing 1-0 to Belgium.
Fernando Santos helped Portugal to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2022 through playoffs. They beat North Macedonia in the playoffs final.
Portugal won their opening game in the World Cup 2022 by 3-2 goals against Ghana. They would play against Uruguay and South Korea in Group H to qualify for the knockouts.
Fernando Santos is adamant @Cristiano can shrug off the pressure of spearheading Portugal's #FIFAWorldCup campaign 🇵🇹 #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 28, 2022
Fernando Santos was the head coach of Greece (2010-2014) in the 2014 World Cup. The nation reached its first-ever knockouts in that tournament. They lost 5-3 on penalties against Costa Rica in the last 16.
The Portuguese tactician also managed Porto, Benfica, Sporting CP, AEK Athens, and PAOK, among numerous clubs.
Fernando Santos’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos’ net worth is £5 million as of 2023. The skilled tactician earns a decent amount of salary as the head coach of Portugal.
The 68-year-old earns a $2.25 million salary per year as the head coach and leading Cristiano Ronaldo and co in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Fernando Manuel Fernandes da Costa Santos |
| Current Team | Portugal (Head Coach) |
| Date of Birth | 10 October 1954 |
| Age | 68 |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Birthplace | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Net Worth | £5 million |
| Salary | $2.25 million |
| Relation | Married |
| Spouse | Guilhermina Santos |
Coaching Tactics
Fernando Santos is a skilled tactician. He often uses the 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 formations. He deploys a 4-man backline with the full-backs getting the freedom of making forward runs.
Fernando Santos’s Wife
Fernando Santos is married to his lovely lady Guilhermina Santos. However, detailed information about them is unknown.
Age
Born on 10 October 1954, he is 68 years old.
Coaching Stats
[As of 23 Nov. 2022]
| Team | Year | Match | Win | Draw | Loss | Win % |
| Portugal | 2014 – Present | 105 | 65 | 23 | 17 | 61.90 |
Achievements as a Manager
Portugal
- Euro Championship: 2016
- Nations League: 2018-19
Porto
- Primeira Liga: 1998-99
- Taca de Portugal: 1999-2000, 2000-01
AEK Athens
- Greek Cup: 2001-02
FAQs About Fernando Santos
What is Santos’s Net Worth in 2023?
Portugal boss Fernando Santos’ net worth is £5 million as of 2023.
How much is his salary?
He earns a $2.25 million yearly salary as the head coach of the Portugal national team.
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