Sérgio Farias
Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias (born 9 June 1967) is a Brazilian football manager is best known for his continental accomplishments during his four-year reign as Pohang Steelers. Farias won the AFC Champions League with Pohang Steelers in 2009. Farias won Asia’s Club Manager of the Year in 2010. As well as winning Asia’s best manager, Farias was selected as the best manager in the K-league and gained the award for the Best Manager in East Asia as well. Coaching career. After many achievements in Brazil, with big clubs as well as their youth  sides - Farias decided to move abroad in seek of a new adventure. That is when Farias and Pohang Steelers in South Korea found each other. Since July 2021, he has been the head coach of Qatar Stars League club Umm Salal SC. Honours. Brazil U-17 União Barbarense Pohang Steelers Individual