Who is João Pedro Sousa, the coach of Al-Raed:

João Pedro Ramos Borges Sousa, born on August 4, 1971, in Luanda, Portuguese Angola, is a Portuguese football manager currently in charge of the Portuguese Primeira Liga club Famalicão.

João Pedro Sousa journey in football management began as an assistant, where he worked alongside Marco Silva, his former teammate at Trofense. He served as an assistant manager to Marco Silva at various clubs, including Estoril, Sporting, Olympiacos, Hull City, Watford, and Everton.

In 2019, João Pedro Sousa took on the role of head coach at Famalicão, signing a two-year deal. His tenure began on a positive note, earning him the Manager of the Month award for his early achievements. During his time at Famalicão, the team was in contention for European qualification but narrowly missed out. They also reached the semi-finals of the Taça de Portugal, marking a significant achievement for the club. However, Sousa was dismissed in January 2021, with Famalicão fighting against relegation.

João Pedro Sousa managerial career took him to Boavista in June 2021, where he replaced Jesualdo Ferreira. However, he left the club in November of the same year after receiving an offer from Al-Raed in the Saudi Professional League.

In January 2022, Sousa began his stint with Al-Raed but faced challenges during his tenure, leading to his suspension and subsequent dismissal in May of the same year.

A familiar journey awaited Sousa as he returned to Famalicão in September 2022, taking charge of the club once again.

As of September 22, 2023, Sousa's managerial record includes spells at Famalicão, Boavista, and Al-Raed, with varying degrees of success and challenges along the way. His commitment to football management and resilience in the face of adversity continue to define his career.