Filipa Patão (born 6 March 1989) is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of Campeonato Nacional Feminino club Benfica. She was nominated to compete for the 2024 Ballon d'Or in the Women's Coach of the Year Award.

Filipa Patão
Personal information
Full name Filipa Santos Patão[1]
Date of birth (1989-03-06) 6 March 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Portugal
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Benfica (head coach)
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Portugal 7 (1)
Managerial career
2021- Benfica
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 October 2024 (UTC)

International career

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She made her debut for Portugal women in 2007 and played her last match in 2012, scoring 1 goal in 7 matches.[2]

Managerial career

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On 27 December 2020, Filipa Patão was announced as the new head coach of Benfica.[3] She made her debut on 3 January 2021 winning 3-0 against C.F. Benfica, in a Campeonato Nacional Feminino match.[4]

Honours

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Manager

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Benfica

References

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  1. ^ "Filipa Patão - Benfica - Perfil do Treinador" (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Gol. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Filipa Patão" (in Portuguese). FPF. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Filipa Patão é a treinadora da equipa de futebol feminino do Benfica" (in Portuguese). Record. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Raio-X de Treinador :: Filipa Patão :: Benfica :: ogol.com.br" (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Gol. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
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