a coach and managed a number of youth teams in his native Brazil. He also worked in Japan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In 1997, Jairzinho began his first journey as manager in Europe being appointed at Greek Super League club Kalamata. He was sacked due to poor results, his side relegated at the end of the season. Jairzinho was named head coach of the Gabon national team. However, he was sacked by Gabon's Football Federation after a crushing defeat against Angola in a World Cup 2006 Qualifier held in Luanda. Perhaps his greatest achievement as a coach was spotting Ronaldo as a 14-year-old whilst he was coaching São Cristóvão. He kick-started the career of the future three-time FIFA World Player of the Year by recommending him to Cruzeiro, his former side, and the Brazil youth team. Jairzinho is currently the manager of Esprof Atletico futebol Clube, a team based in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro state who play in the Campeonato Carioca. Career statistics International goals Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first. Personal life Jairzinho's son, also known as Jair Ventura, is also a former footballer who managed Corinthians, Botafogo and Santos. Honours Club Botafogo Taça Brasil: 1968 Campeonato Carioca: 1961, 1962, 1967, 1968 Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 1964, 1966 Torneio de Caracas: 1967, 1968, 1970 Cruzeiro Copa Libertadores: 1976 International Brazil Pan American Games champion: 1963 FIFA World Cup: 1970 Brazil Independence Cup: 1972 Individual FIFA World Cup Silver Boot: 1970 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1970 South American Player of the Year: Bronze award 1972 World Soccer: 27th Greatest Player of the 20th Century IFFHS Brazilian Player of the 20th Century (19th place) Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame References External links Jairzinho & Gordon Banks reminisce about Mexico 70, FourFourTwo magazine, 2002 1944 births Living people 1966 FIFA World Cup players 1970 FIFA World Cup players 1974 FIFA World Cup players Al-Wehda Club (Mecca) managers Association football wingers Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players Brazil international footballers Brazilian expatriate football managers Brazilian expatriate footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Bolivia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Ecuador Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in France Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in South Africa Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Venezuela Brazilian football managers Brazilian footballers C.D. Jorge Wilstermann players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Copa Libertadores-winning players Expatriate football managers in