Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético Last Saturday (17/02), former goalkeeper Victor Bagy was appointed Galo's football director and is trying to maintain the winning streak. From 2013 onwards, Galo had several successful campaigns with titles in the Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Brasileiro as well as several Minas Gerais titles. During this period, Atlético had two long-time football directors, namely Eduardo Maluf, who was executive from 2010 to 2017, and Rodrigo Caetano, who had held the position since 2021.Galo is leader of Group B of the Campeonato Mineiro and is looking for another title. Atlético is currently the favorite for the Minas Gerais title among bookmakers and is also one of the favorites for the other championships throughout the year. If you are not used to the world of betting, you can take advantage of bet365 for beginners to start making your predictions on championships throughout the year.
Victor was Galo's goalkeeper in the title campaigns that took the club to second place in the Brazilian Championship in 2012, the Libertadores title in 2013 and the Copa do Brasil in 2014. He now joins a group of former players who were idols in your country. clubs and took on a management role. Check out some of these players:
Franz Beckenbauer – Bayern Munich
Franz Beckenbauer, known as "Der Kaiser", is a German football and Bayern Munich legend. After ending his playing career, Beckenbauer assumed several leadership roles at Bayern, including honorary president. His strategic vision and commitment have been crucial to the club's growth and success, both nationally and internationally.
Johan Cruyff – Ajax
Johan Cruyff, the architect of “Total Football”, is a legendary figure in the world of football and in particular at Ajax. After his successful playing career, Cruyff took on a role as coach and consultant at Ajax. His revolutionary vision helped reshape the club's philosophy and structure, contributing to its rebirth as a European football powerhouse.
Pavel Nedved – Juventus
Czech football and Juventus icon Pavel Nedvěd has also taken on a leadership role at his club following his retirement. He served as vice-president of Juventus, where his passion for the club and knowledge of the game continued to influence the club's direction and strategic decisions.
Oliver Kahn – Bayern Munich
Oliver Kahn, legendary goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the German national team, also left his mark on the club after hanging up his boots. He took on the role of member of Bayern's board of directors, playing a key role in managing and making important decisions for the club.
Paolo Maldini – AC Milan
Paolo Maldini, one of the greatest legends of AC Milan and Italian football, also became a coach after ending his playing career. He held various management positions at Milan, including technical director. His dedication and commitment to the club continued to inspire and influence Milan's trajectory.
Roberto Dinamite – Vasco da Gama
Roberto Dinamite is one of the greatest figures in the history of Vasco da Gama. After retiring as a player, he assumed the role of president of the club, playing a fundamental role in the management and continuity of the Rio club's achievements.
Pedrinho-Vasco da Gama
Finally, the player Pedrinho, who played for Vasco da Gama for several years between 1995 and 2001 and who is one of the club's greatest idols, was elected president of the club and seeks to bring better financial and sporting health to Vasco, which continues for several years with many difficulties.