With Roberto Carlos set to be unveiled as the new manager of Qatari side Al Arabi, we look at the most notable Brazilian coaches to have plied their trade in the Gulf over the years.
MARIO ZAGALLO: Kuwait (1976–1978), Al-Hilal (1979), Saudi Arabia (1981–1984), United Arab Emirates (1989–1990)
CARLOS ALBERTO PARREIRA: Kuwait (1978-1982), UAE (1985–1988, 1990–1991), Saude Arabia (1988–1990, 1998)
TELE SANTANA: Al Ahli Jeddah (1983–1985)
VANDERLEI LUXEMBURGO: Al-Ittihad (1984)
LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI: Al Shabab Riyadh (1984–1985), Qadsia SC (1988–1990, 1992), Kuwait (1990),
SEBASTIO LAZARONI: Al Ahli Doha (1988), Al Hilal (1992), Al Arani (2003-2004), Qatar SC (2008-2011, 2012-2014), Qatar (2011)
EMERSON LEAO: Al Sadd (2008-2009)
ABEL BRAGA: Al Jazira Abu Dhabi (2008–2011)
PAULO BONAMIGO: Al Shabab Dubai (2009-2012), Al Jazira Abu Dhabi (2012-2013), Al Sharjah (2013- )
PAULO COMELLI: Emirates Club (2013- )
JORGINHO: Al Wasl (2014)
ROBERTO CARLOS: Al Arabi (2015 - )
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With Roberto Carlos set to be unveiled as the new manager of Qatari side Al Arabi, we look at the most notable Brazilian coaches to have plied their trade in the Gulf over the years.