Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
LANGUAGES
Timeline
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Rui Pedro

Rui Pedro

Moita

Summary

Football Coach and Technical Coordinator with over 15 years of experience, including 10 years working abroad across four continents (Europe – Portugal, Asia – China, America – USA, and Africa – Mauritius). Throughout my career, I have coached players of all age groups — from grassroots development to semi-professional U20 teams — gaining a comprehensive understanding of player development at every stage.

My career is highlighted by notable achievements, including a league promotion and an undefeated season in Portugal, two Winning League titles and a finalist appearance in China, and victories in the Georgia State Cup and Georgia Express Champion in the United States.

With a background as a former professional football player, I bring valuable on-field insight combined with a methodical, modern, and holistic approach to coaching and team management. Passionate about education and collaboration, I have conducted numerous coaching workshops and training programs, sharing knowledge and fostering continuous development among technical staff.

An ambitious, dedicated, and forward-thinking professional, I strive for daily improvement and excellence, working to enhance team performance and contribute meaningfully to the growth and quality of the game.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Coordinator

Sport Lisboa E Benfica, Futebol SAD
06.2025 - Current
  • Technical Partnership between Sport Lisboa E Benfica, Futebol SAD and MFA - Mauritius Football Association.


Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
05.2024 - Current
  • Technical Partnerships between Sport Lisboa e Benfica and several clubs in the USA
  • Elite Camps - Atlanta, Georgia (Georgia State - Georgia State Panthers)

Benfica Summer Camp

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Technical Coordinator of Benfica Summer Camp. Over 100 participants

Benfica Summer Camp

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Technical Coordinator of Benfica Summer Camp. Over 100 participants

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Technical Partnerships between Sport Lisboa e Benfica and several clubs in the USA
  • Elite Camps - Atlanta, Georgia (Georgia State - Georgia State Panthers)
  • National League U-17 - Champions

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Petro Football Club/ Clube Desportivo de Candal
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Preahkhan Reach Svay Rieng FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Phnom Penh Crown FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Boeung Ket Angkor FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional National Police Commissary FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia Tiger FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia National Team

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Académico de Viseu FC
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Preahkhan Reach Svay Rieng FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Phnom Penh Crown FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Boeung Ket Angkor FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional National Police Commissary FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia Tiger FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia National Team

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Clube Olímpico do Montijo
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Preahkhan Reach Svay Rieng FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Phnom Penh Crown FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Boeung Ket Angkor FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional National Police Commissary FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia Tiger FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia National Team

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Vitória FC
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Preahkhan Reach Svay Rieng FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Phnom Penh Crown FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Boeung Ket Angkor FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional National Police Commissary FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia Tiger FC
  • Technical Coordinator of the professional Cambodia National Team

Professional Player

Vitória FC
07.2005 - 05.2007
  • Team Captain

Professional Player

Vitória FC
07.2004 - 05.2005
  • Team Captain

Football Player U17

Vitória FC
07.2003 - 05.2004
  • Team Captain

Football Player U16

Vitória FC
07.2002 - 05.2003
  • Team Captain

Football Player U15

Vitória FC
07.2001 - 05.2002
  • Team Captain

Football Player U14

Vitória FC
07.2000 - 05.2001
  • Team Captain
  • Best player of the championship award

Football Player U13

Vitória FC
07.1999 - 05.2000
  • Team Captain

Football Player U11/ U12

L.F.C. Montemor
07.1996 - 05.1999
  • Team Captain

Education

UEFA A License -

Scottish Football Association
United Kingdom
01.2022

Level - C1 - Advanced - undefined

Wall Street English
Portugal
01.2021

First Aid E-Learning - National Sports First Aid

Scottish Football Association
United Kingdom
01.2021

Mental Health in Scottish Football E-Learning Course - undefined

Scottish Football Association
United Kingdom
01.2021

undefined

Instituto da Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal
01.2020

UEFA C Licence - undefined

Scottish Football Association
United Kingdom
01.2020

Children's Wellbeing in Scottish Football e-Learning - undefined

Scottish Football Association
United Kingdom
01.2020

Coach Education Qualifications - undefined

Scottish Football Association
United Kingdom
01.2020

UEFA C LICENSE/ Coaching Course - undefined

Federação Portuguesa de Futebol
Portugal
01.2013

Coach Course - Level 1 and Level 2

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Portugal
01.2011

3 year - undefined

Universidade Lusíadas e Tecnologias
Portugal
01.2011

2 year - undefined

Universidade Lusíadas e Tecnologias
Portugal
01.2010

Physical Education - undefined

Universidade Lusíadas e Tecnologias
Portugal
01.2009

LANGUAGES

English
Italian

Timeline

Technical Coordinator

Sport Lisboa E Benfica, Futebol SAD
06.2025 - Current

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
05.2024 - Current

Benfica Summer Camp

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
06.2023 - 08.2023

Benfica Summer Camp

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
06.2022 - 08.2022

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Sport Lisboa e Benfica
05.2021 - 08.2021

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Petro Football Club/ Clube Desportivo de Candal
05.2016 - 08.2016

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Académico de Viseu FC
05.2015 - 08.2015

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Clube Olímpico do Montijo
05.2014 - 08.2014

Technical Coordinator/ Head coach

Vitória FC
05.2013 - 08.2013

Professional Player

Vitória FC
07.2005 - 05.2007

Professional Player

Vitória FC
07.2004 - 05.2005

Football Player U17

Vitória FC
07.2003 - 05.2004

Football Player U16

Vitória FC
07.2002 - 05.2003

Football Player U15

Vitória FC
07.2001 - 05.2002

Football Player U14

Vitória FC
07.2000 - 05.2001

Football Player U13

Vitória FC
07.1999 - 05.2000

Football Player U11/ U12

L.F.C. Montemor
07.1996 - 05.1999

Level - C1 - Advanced - undefined

Wall Street English

First Aid E-Learning - National Sports First Aid

Scottish Football Association

Mental Health in Scottish Football E-Learning Course - undefined

Scottish Football Association

undefined

Instituto da Universidade de Lisboa

UEFA C Licence - undefined

Scottish Football Association

Children's Wellbeing in Scottish Football e-Learning - undefined

Scottish Football Association

Coach Education Qualifications - undefined

Scottish Football Association

UEFA C LICENSE/ Coaching Course - undefined

Federação Portuguesa de Futebol

Coach Course - Level 1 and Level 2

Sport Lisboa e Benfica

3 year - undefined

Universidade Lusíadas e Tecnologias

2 year - undefined

Universidade Lusíadas e Tecnologias

Physical Education - undefined

Universidade Lusíadas e Tecnologias

UEFA A License -

Scottish Football Association

LINKS

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rui-pedro-technical-coordinator
  • Email: ruipedrocastro_84@gmail.com
  • WhatsApp: +351914627446
Rui Pedro