Ivo Vieira

Coaching career Nacional and Marítimo After retiring at the age of only 28, Vieira started working as a coach, first being named assistant manager at Nacional under Casemiro Mior. On 14 March 2011, after a spell with the club's juniors, he was handed the reins of the first team after Predrag Jokanović was fired. However, he himself was replaced by Pedro Caixinha at the end of October.

On 19 January 2013, Vieira was announced as the new manager of C.S. Marítimo B, the reserves of Nacional's local rivals. In early March 2015, following Leonel Pontes' resignation, he was appointed his successor at the helm of the first team, leading the club to the final of the Taça da Liga the following month later after disposing of FC Porto in the last-four stage.

Vieira resigned on 18 January 2016, due to poor results.

Five clubs in four years On 27 May 2016, Vieira was appointed at Segunda Liga club C.D. Aves for one year. He left on 15 February 2017, with the team nine points clear in the second promotion place after a run of one point from four games.

Vieira became manager of Académica de Coimbra in May 2017, stating his aim to end their exile from the top flight. He left in November with the side in sixth and took the helm at G.D. Estoril Praia, leaving after their top-division relegation.

On 28 May 2018, Vieira signed a one-year deal at Moreirense FC. He left at the end of this contract, having taken the team from Moreira de Cónegos to a best-ever sixth place, and in June 2019 he was hired by neighbours Vitória SC. After finishing seventh in his only season, he announced a sabbatical to spend time with his family.

Famalicão and Gil Vicente Vieira was appointed as the manager of Al Wehda Club in the Saudi Professional League on 10 September 2020. He left by mutual consent the following 2 February, with the side in 10th.

On 8 March 2021, Vieira returned to his country's top flight with F.C. Famalicão. He signed a contract of undisclosed length at the club, who were second-from-bottom with 11 games remaining. His team were in contention for a UEFA Europa Conference League place on the final day of the season, eventually missing out but finishing 9th.

Vieira was dismissed on 19 December 2021, having taken 11 points from 15 games and with Famalicão in 16th. The following 28 June, he replaced Ricardo Soares at Gil Vicente F.C. on a two-year deal. He was removed from his post on 2 November after four consecutive defeats.

Cuiabá On 8 December 2022, Vieira replaced his compatriot António Oliveira at the helm of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Cuiabá Esporte Clube. He won the Campeonato Mato-Grossense in his first year – his first career trophy – via an unbeaten season that concluded with a 3–0 aggregate win over União Esporte Clube.

On 10 May 2023, after a 4–0 home loss to Clube Atlético Mineiro, Vieira was sacked.

Pendikspor Vieira was appointed at Turkish Süper Lig club Pendikspor on 17 October 2023. The following February, with the team second-bottom in the table, he was relieved of his duties.

Marítimo On 8 January 2025, Vieira returned to Marítimo as their fourth manager of the second-division season after Fábio Pereira, Silas and Rui Duarte. On 21 May, having secured survival in 12th place, he left.

Tondela On 14 June 2025, Vieira signed a one-year contract with C.D. Tondela, champions of the second tier. He was dismissed on 11 November, after four games without a win and a 17th place in the table.

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