Pedro Caixinha
Portuguese football manager
About Pedro Caixinha
Born 1970. Pedro Caixinha is a Portuguese association football player and association football coach.
Santos Laguna
Late into October 2012, Caixinha accepted an offer from Mexico's Santos Laguna. In his first national tournament, he qualified the team for the Clausura Liguilla in the Liga MX and also reached the final of the region's most important club competition, the CONCACAF Champions League.
Caixinha left on 15 August 2015, after winning three major titles.
Rangers On 11 March 2017, Caixinha joined Scottish Premiership club Rangers from Al-Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League on a three-year deal, becoming its 15th permanent manager in the process; caretaker Graeme Murty took control of an Old Firm game played the following day, with Caixinha starting work on 13 March. His debut came five days later, in a 4â0 home win against Hamilton Academical.
Caixinha was on the bench on 29 April 2017, during a record 1â5 home defeat for the club against Celtic. On 17 May they lost to Aberdeen at Ibrox for the first time in 26 years, eventually finishing in third place 39 points behind champions Celtic.
To kickstart 2017â18, Caixinha oversaw Rangers in the club's first European campaign in eight years, as they entered the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League and faced Luxembourg's FC ProgrĂšs Niederkorn, winning 1â0 at home but losing 2â0 away in the reverse fixture against a team that had previously never won a match, and scored only one goal, in European competition. Later that season, he led the side past both Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle in the knockout stages of the Scottish League Cup, before succumbing to a 2â0 defeat at Hampden to Motherwell in the semi-final; the game saw both him and opposing manager Stephen Robinson sent to the stands for their behaviour on the touchline.
On 26 October 2017, after a 1â1 home draw with last-placed Kilmarnock, Caixinha was sacked by Rangers after only 229 days in charge, becoming the shortest-serving manager in the history of the club. His reign was described as "a desperate mess from start to finish", by BBC Scotland's Tom English.
Cruz Azul On 5 December 2017, Cruz Azul announced the appointment of Caixinha for the upcoming Clausura tournament. His team won the Copa MX in Apertura 2018, with a 2â1 final win over C.F. Monterrey on 31 October. In the same stage, they also reached the league final, where they lost 2â0 on aggregate to Mexico City rival Club AmĂ©rica.
Caixinha added another honour on 14 July 2019, winning the Supercopa MX with a 4â0 defeat of Club Necaxa in Los Angeles. In the year's Apertura the side won just twice in the opening eight games, and he resigned on 2 September following a 1â1 draw with C.D. Guadalajara.
Al Shabab On 20 July 2020, Caixinha signed a two-year contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab Club. The following 5 January, he was dismissed after being ousted from the Arab Club Champions Cup.
Return to Santos Laguna In December 2021, Caixinha returned to Santos Laguna ahead of the Clausura tournament. He was removed from his post on 24 February after winning one of his eight fixtures, the first leg of a Champions League last 16 elimination by CF Montréal.
Talleres On 25 March 2022, Caixinha agreed to be the manager of Talleres de CĂłrdoba for the Argentine Primera DivisiĂłn season, becoming the first Portuguese to work in the country. He was heavily criticised by pundit Pablo Carrozza for wearing the club kit at his first press conference and promising to not remove it for the duration of his contract, and lost 2â1 on his debut at Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.
Caixinha's offer to resign was accepted on 5 September 2022, having won three and lost seven of 16 games for La T, who were ranked 24th of 28. In the Copa Libertadores, he took the team through the group stage and to the last 16 for the first time in their history, where they defeated compatriots Club AtlĂ©tico ColĂłn 3â1 on aggregate.
Red Bull Bragantino
On 10 December 2022, Caixinha switched countries again after being announced as the new head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro SĂ©rie A side Red Bull Bragantino. On his debut on 15 January, his team won 1â0 at home to SĂŁo Paulo FC on the first day of the Campeonato Paulista; they ended the state league season in third place after a penalty shootout elimination by Esporte Clube Ăgua Santa, and finished sixth in the overall league, qualifying for the Libertadores second stage.
Caixinha agreed to a two-year extension in December 2023. The following 27 October, however, he was dismissed after seven winless matches.
Santos On 23 December 2024, Caixinha was announced as new head coach of Santos FC by new CEO Pedro Martins. He won his first game in charge, defeating Mirassol Futebol Clube 2â1 in the Paulista League opener.
Caixinha was sacked on 14 April 2025, after a winless start to the national championship.
JuĂĄrez Caixinha returned to the Mexican top division on 4 December 2025, being appointed at FC JuĂĄrez on a one-year contract. He was relieved of his duties on 2 August 2026, following a 5â1 loss to Pumas UNAM.
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Who is Pedro Caixinha?
Portuguese football manager
When was Pedro Caixinha born?
Pedro Caixinha was born on 15 November 1970 in Beja.
What is Pedro Caixinha's occupation?
Pedro Caixinha is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Pedro Caixinha?
Pedro Caixinha is Portuguese.
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