Roger Machado

Roger Machado Marques (born 4 March 1975) is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a left-back.

Machado's playing career was mainly associated with Grêmio, a club he represented for ten years. After retiring with Fluminense in 2008, he later became a coach, being notably in charge of both his former sides.

Playing career A Grêmio youth graduate, Porto Alegre-born Machado made his debut for the club in 1994. A regular starter, he was among of the club's most successful era, achieving one Série A and one Copa Libertadores.

In 2004 Machado moved abroad, signing for J1 League side Vissel Kobe. Returning to Brazil in 2006, he joined Fluminense and also featured regularly. In 2009, he agreed to a move to D.C. United, but the deal was cancelled after a back injury, and he subsequently retired.

Machado's maiden appearance for the Brazil football team occurred on 12 June 2001, in a 1–0 loss against Mexico for the year's Copa América.

Coaching career Early career Machado returned to his first club Grêmio on 5 January 2011, as an assistant coach. He left the club in December 2013, and was subsequently appointed head coach of Juventude the following 19 February.

Sacked on 28 July 2014, Roger was named Novo Hamburgo head coach on 19 December.

Grêmio On 26 May 2015, Machado replaced Luiz Felipe Scolari at the helm of former side Grêmio. He led the club to an impressive third position during the campaign, being praised for his tactical duties.

On 15 September 2016, after a poor run of form, Machado resigned.

Atlético Mineiro On 2 December 2016, Machado was announced at Atlético Mineiro, signing a two-year deal. He was relieved from his duties on 20 July of the following year, after a 2–0 home loss against Bahia.

Palmeiras On 22 November 2017, Machado was appointed head coach of Palmeiras for the 2018 season. He was dismissed the following 26 July, being subsequently replaced by Scolari; his team went on to win the first division after his dismissal.

Bahia On 2 April 2019, Machado replaced sacked Enderson Moreira at the helm of Bahia. On 2 September of the following year, after a 5–3 home loss against Flamengo, he was himself dismissed.

Fluminense On 27 February 2021, Machado was named head coach of another club he represented as a player, Fluminense. He was sacked on 21 August, after being knocked out of the 2021 Copa Libertadores.

Grêmio return On 14 February 2022, Machado replaced Vagner Mancini at the helm of Grêmio, but was himself dismissed on 1 September.

Juventude On 12 January 2024, Machado returned to Juventude after nearly ten years, in the place of Thiago Carpini. On 17 July, amidst rumours of a possible move to Internacional, he resigned from Ju.

Internacional Machado's move to Inter was confirmed on 18 July 2024, as he agreed to a contract until December 2025. After a defeat to Grêmio on 21 September 2025, the club announced his sacking.

São Paulo On 10 March 2026, Machado took over São Paulo also in the top tier, replacing Hernán Crespo. On 13 May, after being knocked out of the 2026 Copa do Brasil by former side Juventude, he was dismissed.

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Honours Player Grêmio Copa Libertadores: 1995 Recopa Sudamericana: 1996 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1996 Copa do Brasil: 1994, 1997, 2001 Campeonato Gaúcho: 1995, 1996, 1999, 2001

Fluminense Copa do Brasil: 2007

Coach Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2017

Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2019, 2020

Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 2022 Recopa Gaúcha: 2022

Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2025

Individual Campeonato Paulista Best head coach: 2018