Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético Last Saturday (17/02), former goalkeeper Victor Bagy Galo was appointed football director and is trying to maintain the winning streak. From 2013 until now, the dog has had many successful campaigns, including qualifiers, Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Brasileiro as well as several Minas Gerais Games. During this period, Atlético had two football directors with long tenures, namely Eduardo Maluf, who was in office from 2010 to 2017, and Rodrigo Caetano, who had been in office since 2021.Galo leads Group B of the Campeonato Mineiro and is looking for another title. Atlético is currently the favorite for the Minas Gerais title with the bookmakers and is also one of the favorites for other championships throughout the year. If you're new to betting, you can take advantage of bet365 for beginners to start predicting championships throughout the year.
Victor was Galo's goalkeeper in the triumphs that took the club to second place in the Brazilian Championship in 2012, the Libertadores in 2013 and the Copa do Brasil in 2014, and now he joins the hall of former players who idolized their club and the position of selection leader. . Take a look at some of these players:
Franz Beckenbauer – Bayern Munich
Franz Beckenbauer, nicknamed “Der Kaiser”, is a German football and Bayern Munich legend. After finishing his playing career, Beckenbauer took on several leadership roles at Bayern, including honorary president. His strategic vision and enthusiasm were fundamental to the club's growth and success, both nationally and internationally.
Johan Cruyff – Ajax
Johan Cruyff, the architect of “Total Football”, is a well-known figure in the world of football and Ajax in particular. Following his illustrious playing career, Cruyff took on a role as coach and consultant at Ajax. His revolutionary vision helped reshape the club's philosophy and structure, leading to its rebirth as a powerhouse in European football.
Pavel Nedved – Juventus
Czech football and Juventus icon Pavel Nedvěd has also taken on a managerial role at his club following his retirement. He held the position of vice-president at Juventus, where his passion for the club and his knowledge of the game continued to influence the club's management 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 over as a member of Bayern's board of directors, playing a key role in the club's leadership and important decision-making.
Paolo Maldini – AC Milan
Paolo Maldini, one of the greatest legends of Milan and Italian football, also became a coach after ending his playing career. He held several leadership positions in Milan, including technical director. His passion and dedication to the club continue 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 his retirement as a player, he assumed the presidency of the club, playing a fundamental role in the leadership and success of the Rio club.
Pedrinho-Vasco da Gama
In the end, the player Pedrinho, who played for Vasco da Gama for several years between 1995 and 2001 and is one of the club's greatest idols, was elected president of the club and wants to bring greater economic and sporting health to Vasco, which has been operating for a few years with many problems.
