Muricy Ramalho
Muricy Ramalho: Brazilian coach who won four Brazilian league titles but had a brief, trophy-less stint at Palmeiras.
Muricy Ramalho (born 30 November 1955) is a Brazilian former football coach and player. During his playing career, he was an attacking midfielder. His most recent position was as manager of Flamengo, until health issues forced him to step down in July 2016.
Quick Facts
- Major titles
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010)
Lore & Background
Ramalho managed Palmeiras from July 22, 2009, to February 18, 2010, when he was fired after a 1–4 defeat against São Caetano. He won no titles with Palmeiras. His major titles as a manager include three consecutive Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles with São Paulo (2006, 2007, 2008) and one with Fluminense (2010). He also led Santos to the 2011 Copa Libertadores title.
Reader's Guide
Ramalho's tenure at Palmeiras lasted only about seven months, ending in dismissal after a heavy loss. He did not restore any dominance or win any titles for the club. His most successful periods were at São Paulo and Fluminense.
Did You Know?
- He was offered the post of Brazil national team coach in 2010 but was not released by Fluminense.
- Ramalho coached Rogério Ceni in São Paulo's youth squad, but Ceni was already in the senior team at the time; Denílson came through São Paulo's youth system earlier and was not discovered by Muricy.
- He is known for his paulistano accent and often uses expressions from that dialect.
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