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César Peixoto

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Silva and the second or paternal family name is Peixoto.
César Peixoto
Peixoto in 2023
Personal information
Full name Paulo César Silva Peixoto[1]
Date of birth (1980-05-12) 12 May 1980 (age 44)[1]
Place of birth Guimarães, Portugal[1]
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Moreirense (manager)
Youth career
1991–1999 Vitória Guimarães
1995–1996 → Ribeira de Pena (loan)
1996–1998 → Brito (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2001 Caçadores Taipas 18 (2)
2001–2002 Belenenses 22 (7)
2002–2007 Porto 41 (8)
2005 → Vitória Guimarães (loan) 13 (1)
2006–2007 → Espanyol (loan) 0 (0)
2007–2009 Braga 44 (4)
2009–2012 Benfica 31 (0)
2012–2014 Gil Vicente 54 (4)
Total 223 (27)
International career
2002 Portugal U21 3 (0)
2008 Portugal 1 (0)
Managerial career
2019 Varzim
2019 Académica
2019–2020 Chaves
2020–2021 Moreirense
2021–2022 Paços Ferreira
2023 Paços Ferreira
2024– Moreirense
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paulo César Silva Peixoto (born 12 May 1980) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a left midfielder but occasionally as a left-back, currently manager of Primeira Liga club Moreirense.

He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 205 matches and 25 goals over 13 seasons, representing in the competition Belenenses, Porto, Vitória de Guimarães, Braga, Benfica and Gil Vicente. He played once for Portugal.

Peixoto started working as a manager in 2019, leading Moreirense and Paços de Ferreira in the top flight.

Playing career

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Club

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Belenenses

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After playing his first two professional seasons at lowly Clube Caçadores das Taipas, near Guimarães where he was born, Peixoto's ability as a left winger allowed him to jump from the fourth division straight into the Primeira Liga with C.F. Os Belenenses, thanks to former player João Cardoso.[2]

He scored seven goals in his first year, one of them a long range shot closing a 3–0 win against FC Porto at the Estádio do Restelo.[3] In July 2002 he signed with Porto, going on to be managed by José Mourinho.[4]

Porto

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Peixoto's Porto career did not go as planned; while talented, he failed to impose in the first team, and in his first season only made 15 appearances, scoring three goals. He was starting to make his presence felt in the starting XI when, after netting in two consecutive league matches in 4–1 wins,[5][6] he was seriously injured in the UEFA Champions League 3–2 away victory over Olympique de Marseille on 22 October 2003 and, while it did not seem serious at first, on the next day a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament was diagnosed, which forced him to miss most of the campaign.[7]

After his recovery, Peixoto crashed his Mercedes-Benz SL500 while speeding to arrive in time at Porto's training center in Vila Nova de Gaia, and while only getting minor bruises, the car was completely wrecked and he was promptly asked for explanations by Mourinho.[8][9] His image as a professional suffered much from the accident,[4] and midway through the following campaign he was loaned to Vitória de Guimarães[10] where he regained his previous form, returning to Porto for 2005–06.

Facing another loan, Peixoto remained in the transfer list until the eleventh hour, being one of the final players to get a sit in the team. Following the internal problems with Nuno Valente and the sub par performances of Leandro, coach Co Adriaanse turned him into a prolific left back in the same fashion of Portuguese internationals Miguel or Paulo Ferreira (who played right midfielder during most of his under-21 career).[11][4]

After having scored twice at Associação Naval 1º de Maio in a 3–2 win – he also netted an own goal[12]– Peixoto again suffered a major knee injury that would keep him away from the pitch for the rest of the season, eliminating any hope of World Cup selection.[13] He would be dismissed by Adriaanse and joined La Liga side RCD Espanyol on loan for 2006–07,[14] finally cutting all ties with Porto in March 2007; previously, on 27 February, Espanyol had also terminated his contract as the player failed to make any competitive appearances for the Catalans.[15]

Braga and Benfica

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Peixoto signed a three-year contract with S.C. Braga on 29 May 2007. He declared himself delighted to join "...the fourth biggest team in Portugal."[16]

After two intermittent seasons, Peixoto refused to take part in Braga's 2009–10 UEFA Europa League fixtures against IF Elfsborg, after reported interest from S.L. Benfica, thus being suspended.[17] On 7 August 2009, a transfer deal between the two clubs was arranged for a fee of €400,000 – Braga retained 50% of the player's rights.[18][19] He spent most of his first season playing as left-back, battling for position with another adapted player, Fábio Coentrão.[20]

After appearing in 65 official games for Benfica (one goal, in a 6–0 away win against Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo Monsanto in the 2009–10 edition of the Taça de Portugal),[21] Peixoto was deemed surplus to requirements by manager Jorge Jesus as practically all Portuguese players, and was not given a jersey for the 2011–12 campaign,[22] being ultimately released from contract on 6 January 2012.[23]

Gil Vicente

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On 31 January 2012, Peixoto signed for Gil Vicente F.C. for the rest of the season.[24] In the second leg of the semi-finals of the Taça da Liga on 22 March, he assisted the opening goal by Hugo Vieira in a 2–2 draw with Braga before a win on penalties;[25] he played in the final, a 2–1 loss to another former employer, namely Benfica.[26]

Peixoto signed a new three-year deal on 17 July 2012.[27] He scored his first goal for the club from Barcelos the following 28 April, a Panenka penalty kick to conclude a 2–0 win at home to relegation rivals S.C. Olhanense.[28]

On 7 November 2014, Peixoto was suspended.[29] He was dismissed on 26 December with what Gil Vicente deemed just cause, for missing a planned visit to a school.[30]

International

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Aged 28, Peixoto earned his only cap for Portugal, appearing as an 84th-minute substitute for Maniche in a 6–2 friendly loss to Brazil on 19 November 2008.[4] He was called up by Carlos Queiroz for the final games of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, but did not play.[31]

Coaching career

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Peixoto started working as a manager on 11 March 2019, being appointed at LigaPro side Varzim SC.[32] On 19 June that year, after succeeding in avoiding relegation, he moved to Académica de Coimbra in the same league.[33] He left his post five months later, having collected only nine points in ten matches.[34]

On 19 December 2019, Peixoto signed with G.D. Chaves, succeeding José Mota at the team eighth in the second division.[35] He had his first experience in the top tier in November of the following year, when he replaced the departed Ricardo Soares at Moreirense F.C. on a short-term contract.[36] Having won one of five league fixtures, he resigned on 2 January 2021.[37]

Peixoto took over from Jorge Simão at F.C. Paços de Ferreira on 16 December 2021;[38] arriving with the team in 13th, he finished the season two places higher.[39] He opened the following campaign with no wins and two points from nine games, and after a 2–0 loss to Liga 3 side Vitória de Setúbal in the third round of the cup on 16 October 2022 he was dismissed.[40] He returned to the same job at the turn of the year, after his replacement Mota had resigned with no points from four fixtures.[41] Paços were eventually relegated as second-bottom, and he chose not to renew his contract.[42]

On 3 June 2024, Peixoto returned to Moreirense; he replaced Rui Borges, who had led the club to a best-ever 55 points in the main division.[43]

Personal life

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From 2005 to 2007, Peixoto was married to actress and Rádio e Televisão de Portugal presenter Isabel Figueira. The couple had one child, a son.[44][45]

On 3 January 2022, Peixoto tested positive for COVID-19.[46]

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 27 May 2023[47][48]
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Varzim Portugal 11 March 2019 19 June 2019 9 4 2 3 6 8 −2 044.44
Académica Portugal 19 June 2019 16 November 2019 14 4 4 6 13 16 −3 028.57
Chaves Portugal 19 December 2019 30 June 2020 12 3 4 5 11 13 −2 025.00
Moreirense Portugal 10 November 2020 2 January 2021 7 3 2 2 7 6 +1 042.86
Paços Ferreira Portugal 16 December 2021 16 October 2022 30 7 8 15 25 44 −19 023.33
Paços Ferreira Portugal 2 January 2023 30 May 2023 20 6 3 11 19 33 −14 030.00
Total 92 27 23 42 81 120 −39 029.35

Honours

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Porto

Benfica

Gil Vicente

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "César Peixoto" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "César Peixoto: "João Cardoso ajudou-me a crescer como jogador"" [César Peixoto: "João Cardoso helped me to grow as a player"]. Record (in Portuguese). 13 March 2002. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Belenenses-FC Porto, 3–0 (Verona 26, César Peixoto 74, Cafú 90)". Record (in Portuguese). 8 March 2002. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d Tovar, Rui Miguel (15 April 2018). "César Peixoto. "A minha relação com Mourinho era de amor-ódio"" [César Peixoto. "I had a love-hate relationship with Mourinho"]. Observador (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  5. ^ "FC Porto-Académica, 4–1 (César Peixoto 9, Derlei 15, 41 e 48; Dário 6)" [FC Porto-Académica, 4–1 (César Peixoto 9, Derlei 15, 41 and 48; Dário 6)]. Record (in Portuguese). 5 October 2003. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  6. ^ "Belenenenses-FC Porto, 1–4: Passeio muito seguro até perto da perfeição" [Belenenses-FC Porto, 1–4: Steady walk nearing perfection]. Record (in Portuguese). 19 October 2003. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  7. ^ "Porto lose César Peixoto". UEFA. 27 October 2003. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  8. ^ Pereira, Sérgio (13 May 2004). "F.C. Porto: César Peixoto tem acidente de automóvel" [F.C. Porto: César Peixoto has car crash] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Costinha recorda episódio de César Peixoto que deixou Mourinho furioso" [Costinha recalls César Peixoto episode who left Mourinho fuming] (in Portuguese). Notícias ao Minuto. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Machado makes way at Guimarães". UEFA. 26 January 2005. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
  11. ^ Figueiredo, João Tiago (24 December 2012). "César Peixoto: "Adriaanse fez de mim lateral por causa do Quaresma"" [César Peixoto: "Adriaanse turned me into a full-back because of Quaresma"] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  12. ^ "FC Porto vence Naval na Figueira da Foz (2–3)" [FC Porto defeat Naval in Figueira da Foz (2–3)]. Público (in Portuguese). 26 August 2005. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  13. ^ "César Peixoto sidelined for Porto". UEFA. 9 January 2006. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Porto striker adds to Espanyol options". UEFA. 31 August 2006. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  15. ^ "Espanyol cancel Peixoto contract". UEFA. 1 March 2007. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  16. ^ "Braga pick up César Peixoto". UEFA. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  17. ^ "Braga instaura processo disciplinar a César Peixoto por recusar jogar" [Braga start disciplinary proceedings against César Peixoto for refusing to play] (in Portuguese). TSF. 4 August 2009. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  18. ^ "César Peixoto por 400.000 euros" [César Peixoto for 400,000 euros]. Record (in Portuguese). 7 August 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  19. ^ "Peixoto pleased to join Benfica influx". UEFA. 10 August 2009. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
  20. ^ "Coentrão e Peixoto lutam pelo Mundial" [Coentrão and Peixoto fight for the World Cup]. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese). 15 February 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  21. ^ Sousa, Hugo Daniel (17 October 2009). "O Benfica ficou com a goleada e o Monsanto levou uma recordação para o resto da vida" [Benfica got the rout and Monsanto got an everlasting memory]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  22. ^ Mateus, Luís (9 September 2011). ""César Peixoto está inscrito mas não faz parte do plantel"" ["César Peixoto is registered but is not part of the squad"] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  23. ^ "César Peixoto rescinde com o Benfica" [César Peixoto cuts ties with Benfica] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  24. ^ Carvalho, David (31 January 2012). "César Peixoto no Gil Vicente até final da época" [César Peixoto to Gil Vicente until the end of the season] (in Portuguese). TSF. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  25. ^ Sousa, Nuno (22 March 2012). "Quim abriu caminho à primeira final da história do Gil Vicente" [Quim put Gil Vicente on the path for the first final in their history]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  26. ^ a b Assunção, Manuel (14 April 2012). "Crónica de jogo: A lei do Benfica" [Match report: Benfica's law]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  27. ^ "Gil Vicente: César Peixoto renova contrato" [Gil Vicente: César Peixoto renews contract] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  28. ^ Ruela, João (28 April 2013). "Gil Vicente e Académica fogem da zona de risco" [Gil Vicente and Académica escape danger zone]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  29. ^ "César Peixoto confirma suspensão no Gil Vicente" [César Peixoto confirms suspension at Gil Vicente]. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese). 7 November 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  30. ^ "Gil Vicente despede o futebolista César Peixoto" [Gil Vicente fire footballer César Peixoto] (in Portuguese). TSF. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  31. ^ "Peixoto e Assis são novidades, Tiago é a dúvida" [Peixoto and Assis are new faces, Tiago is the doubt]. Público (in Portuguese). 2 October 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  32. ^ Gomes, José Pedro (11 March 2019). "César Peixoto é o novo treinador do Varzim" [César Peixoto is the new manager of Varzim]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  33. ^ "César Peixoto é o novo treinador da Académica" [César Peixoto is the new manager of Académica]. Público (in Portuguese). 19 June 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  34. ^ "Académica: César Peixoto escreve mensagem com nota sobre o plantel" [Académica: César Peixoto writes message with note on squad]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 15 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  35. ^ "Vimaranense César Peixoto é o novo treinador do Chaves e já orienta treino" [Guimarães-born César Peixoto is the new manager of Chaves and already leads training]. O Minho (in Portuguese). 19 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  36. ^ Aleixo, Mário (10 November 2020). "César Peixoto é o novo treinador do Moreirense" [César Peixoto is the new manager of Moreirense] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  37. ^ "César Peixoto deixa o Moreirense por vontade própria" [César Peixoto leaves Moreirense by his own will] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  38. ^ "César Peixoto é o novo treinador do Paços de Ferreira" [César Peixoto is the new manager of Paços de Ferreira]. Público (in Portuguese). 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  39. ^ Aleixo, Mário (16 May 2022). "I Liga. FC Porto supera Sporting e recupera hegemonia" [I League. FC Porto overcome Sporting and recover hegemony] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  40. ^ "César Peixoto despedido do Paços de Ferreira" [César Peixoto dismissed from Paços de Ferreira] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  41. ^ "César Peixoto de volta ao comando técnico do Paços de Ferreira" [César Peixoto back at the helm of Paços de Ferreira]. Correio da Manhã (in Portuguese). 3 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  42. ^ Macedo, Aurélio (30 May 2023). "César Peixoto deixa o Paços de Ferreira" [César Peixoto leaves Paços de Ferreira]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  43. ^ "César Peixoto regressa ao Moreirense" [César Peixoto returns to Moreirense]. O Minho (in Portuguese). 3 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  44. ^ Pinto Martins, Nuno (21 March 2011). "César Peixoto obrigado a pagar a Isabel Figueira" [César Peixoto forced to pay Isabel Figueira]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  45. ^ Morais, Carolina (21 March 2011). "César Peixoto quebra silêncio sobre pensão de alimentos do filho" [César Peixoto breaks silence on child support to son]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  46. ^ "Comunicado do FC Paços de Ferreira" [FC Paços Ferreira press release] (Press release) (in Portuguese). F.C. Paços Ferreira. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  47. ^ "César Peixoto". Footballdatabase. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  48. ^ César Peixoto coach profile at Soccerway
  49. ^ a b c d e f g Gomes de Andrade, Maria (17 April 2017). "Ganhou tudo no FC Porto, quer o Benfica campeão e não esquece Jesus" [He won everything at FC Porto, wants Benfica to be champions and does not forget Jesus] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  50. ^ "FC Porto abate Benfica (0–2) e ganha o 1.º troféu da época" [FC Porto down Benfica (0–2) and win 1st trophy of the season]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 7 August 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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