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Completing a year at the helm of a top-tier Brazilian club is no easy feat.
The number of coaches with at least two full seasons at the same club, for example, is low.
One of them is Gilmar Dal Pozzo - featured in the highlight photo.
And there is only one true exception when it comes to REAL longevity!
Exactly 30% of the teams in the 2026 Brasileirão hired coaches for the current season. Who have not yet completed 100 days in charge.
The majority (45%) of the coaches arrived during the last season.
See below how long each coach has been in charge of their respective team.
Appointed on 12/22/2025
Glorioso is currently facing a series of defeats and is trying to find its way amid off-field difficulties.
Appointed on 12/18/2025
With previous stints at São Paulo and Athletico, "el profe" was chosen to lead Leão do Norte on their return to Série A.
Appointed on 12/18/2025
He is on a new journey in Brazilian football after leading Cruzeiro back to Série A. Inter is still struggling in the Brasileirão, but doing well in the Gauchão.
Appointed on 12/16/2025
Coach of the National Team in the last two World Cups, Tite is still seeking consistency and greater acceptance from a large part of the Cruzeiro fans. Raposa has yet to win in the BR.
Appointed on 12/12/2025
Former Botafogo and Al-Nassr coach, the Portuguese returned to Brazilian football to take Mano Menezes' place.

Appointed on 12/08/2025
He was chosen to replace Mozart, who couldn't reach a renewal agreement. Leads a Coxa side back in Série A.
Appointed on 10/30/2025
Mancini was supposed to stay only until the end of last season with the mission of keeping the team in the Brasileirão. But he impressed and was kept for 2026.
Appointed on 09/25/2025
Tricolor took a rare gamble: a foreign coach. Flu fell in the Copa do Brasil semifinals, but had a great comeback in the Brasileirão, securing a Libertadores spot. And boasts a historic record for home wins.
Appointed on 09/24/2025
He added another team to his list of clubs kept in Série A with Leão. That was his first mission upon arrival. He will try to shed his "firefighter" reputation with a long-term project.
Appointed on 08/22/2025
After a long spell at Fortaleza, Vojvoda arrived at Peixe with the mission of keeping the team in the top flight. Which was celebrated with some tension. He is still trying to find the best path this season.

Appointed on 06/18/2025
He returned to a Tricolor full of problems both on and off the pitch. Last season ended without much shine and, after a tough start in 2026, the team is showing improvement.
Appointed on 05/21/2025
Returned to Brazilian football with the mission of reviving an unstable team in Série B. The turnaround came and almost resulted in a title. Has one game in hand, but is the only team with a 100% record in the Brasileirão.
Appointed on 05/09/2025
The frustration of being runners-up in the Copa do Brasil turned into harsh criticism after an unstable start to 2026. He is one of the most threatened coaches.
Appointed on 04/28/2025
Dorival's Timão ended 2025 with a Copa do Brasil title, beating rivals like Palmeiras. And started the current season by defeating Flamengo in the Supercopa Rei.
Appointed on 03/13/2025
He arrived at Leão do Interior before the last Brasileirão. And made history with a remarkable campaign that ended with a Libertadores spot.
Appointed on 09/30/2024
After a short stint with the youth team, the former left-back was chosen to replace the dismissed Tite. And is stacking up trophies.

Appointed on 08/20/2024
He already had plenty of history with Verdão do Oeste. And only reinforced his status as the greatest coach in the club's history with another promotion to Série A. This is his fourth stint at the club.
Appointed on 09/09/2023
Ceni managed to keep Tricolor in the top flight in 2023 by a single point. And is aiming for another Libertadores group stage with Bahia.
Appointed on 10/30/2020
He is the longest-serving coach in Verdão's history in a single spell. And the most successful, alongside Oswaldo Brandão, with ten trophies - but with the most important ones.
Renato Portaluppi was the previous record holder, having led Grêmio from September 18, 2016, to April 14, 2021.
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