José Mourinho's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of José Mourinho. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

José Mourinho, a Portuguese professional football manager currently coaching Benfica, is widely regarded as one of the most successful managers in football history. Known as "the Special One," he has won league titles in four different countries and is among the select few to have won the European Cup with two different clubs. Notably, he stands alone as the only manager to have secured victories in all three current UEFA club competitions, solidifying his legacy as a highly decorated and influential figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

April 1961: Biggest win in Serie A since April 1961

In April 1961, Roma achieved the biggest win in Serie A since then, thrashing Empoli 7–0 at home.

1961: Real Madrid's Previous Record of Consecutive Wins

In 1961, Real Madrid had set a club record for consecutive wins, which was equaled on December 7, 2011.

1978: Reference to Liverpool's previous record

In 2007, Chelsea surpassed the record set by Liverpool between 1978 and 1981 for consecutive home league matches without defeat.

1981: Reference to Liverpool's previous record

In 2007, Chelsea surpassed the record set by Liverpool between 1978 and 1981 for consecutive home league matches without defeat.

1991: Roma reaches first European final since 1991

On 5 May, José Mourinho guided Roma to their first European final since 1991 by beating Leicester City 2–1 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.

1994: Taça de Portugal win

In 1994, Porto, with Robson and Mourinho, won the Taça de Portugal.

1995: Portuguese Championship win

In 1995, Porto, with Robson and Mourinho, won the Portuguese championship.

1996: Portuguese Championship win

In 1996, Porto, with Robson and Mourinho, won the Portuguese championship and the Portuguese Super Cup.

2000: Copa Catalunya win

In 2000, Barcelona, under Mourinho, won the Copa Catalunya.

2002: Returns to Porto and wins Primeira Liga titles

In 2002, José Mourinho returned to Porto, where he won two Primeira Liga titles, the Taça de Portugal, the UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.

May 2003: Porto wins Taça de Portugal and UEFA Cup

In May 2003, José Mourinho's Porto won the Taça de Portugal, beating Leiria in the final, and also won the UEFA Cup final against Celtic.

May 2004: Porto loses Taça de Portugal Final but wins UEFA Champions League

In May 2004, Porto lost the Taça de Portugal Final to Benfica. However, two weeks later, the team won the UEFA Champions League by defeating Monaco 3–0 in Germany.

2004: Champions League Celebration at Old Trafford

In 2004, during the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester United, José Mourinho had an iconic celebration at Old Trafford after his team won. He later recalled it when questioned about his celebration against Siena in 2008.

2005: Chelsea wins Premier League title, Mourinho throws medal into crowd

In 2005, Chelsea defeated Arsenal to win the FA Community Shield and also topped the Premier League. Chelsea beat Manchester United to win their second consecutive Premier League title. After the presentation, José Mourinho threw Robert Huth's championship medal into the crowd.

2005: New Statesman Man of the Year

In 2005, Mourinho was selected as the New Statesman Man of the Year, recognized as a man devoted to both his family and his work.

May 2007: Chelsea wins FA Cup Final against Manchester United

In May 2007, José Mourinho led Chelsea to a 1–0 victory against Manchester United in the FA Cup Final, the first final played at the rebuilt Wembley. This was his first FA Cup win, meaning he had won every domestic trophy available to a Premier League manager.

2007: Chelsea sets new record of 64 consecutive home league matches without defeat

In 2007, Chelsea beat Birmingham City to set a new record of 64 consecutive home league matches without defeat. However, the start to the 2007–08 season was less successful than previous starts.

March 2009: Honorary Doctorate from the Technical University of Lisbon

On March 23, 2009, Mourinho was awarded a doctorate honoris causa degree by the Technical University of Lisbon for his accomplishments in football.

May 2009: Inter Mathematically Wins Serie A Title

In May 2009, Inter Milan mathematically won the Serie A title after runners-up Milan lost to Udinese, leaving Inter seven points above their rivals with only two games remaining.

2009: Pundit praises Mourinho

In 2009, Pundit Nicky Bandini praised Mourinho for his ability to motivate his players and a create a united team environment during Inter's 2009–10 treble winning season

2009: Inter Milan's UEFA Champions League win

On 24 May, 2022 José Mourinho won his first title with Roma, marking the first time a Serie A team won a continental championship since Inter Milan's 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, achieved under Mourinho himself as coach.

April 2010: Inter Reaches Champions League Semi-Finals and Coppa Italia Final

In April 2010, José Mourinho became the first manager in history to take three teams to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Inter overcame CSKA Moscow in the quarter-finals. Inter also reached the Coppa Italia final, for the first time under Mourinho, with a victory over Fiorentina.

April 2010: Mourinho Reaches Champions League Final with Inter

In April 2010, José Mourinho reached the Champions League final for the second time in his career after Inter beat holders Barcelona. The match ended 3-2 on aggregate, despite losing 1-0 at Camp Nou. Mourinho had a confrontation with Barcelona's goalkeeper after the match.

May 2010: Inter Wins Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League

In May 2010, Inter secured the Serie A title after a win against Lazio, won the Coppa Italia by defeating Roma, and then won the Champions League against Bayern Munich. Inter became the first Italian club to complete the treble.

December 2010: Widest Margin Victory Against Levante

On December 22, 2010, Mourinho achieved the widest margin victory in his career, winning 8-0 against Levante in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final.

2010: Continental treble with Inter Milan

In 2010, Mourinho led Inter Milan to a continental treble, winning Serie A, the Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League.

2010: Pep Guardiola praises Mourinho

In 2010, Pep Guardiola described José Mourinho as "probably the best coach in the world".

2010: New Players and La Liga Performance

In 2010, Real Madrid finished second in La Liga with a club record of 96 points, despite an elimination from the Champions League. Following the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Mourinho brought in Sami Khedira, Mesut Özil, Ricardo Carvalho, and Ángel Di María to the team.

April 2011: Copa del Rey Victory and Champions League Semi-Finals

On April 20, 2011, Mourinho won his first trophy in Spanish football, the Copa del Rey, defeating Barcelona 1-0. Later that month, Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League semi-finals after facing Barcelona.

December 2011: "Rockstar of the Year" Award by Spanish Rolling Stone Magazine

In December 2011, Mourinho was named "Rockstar of the Year" by the Spanish Rolling Stone magazine.

December 2011: Real Madrid Completes Champions League Group Stage with Six Victories

On December 7, 2011, Real Madrid defeated Ajax 3-0, completing the Champions League group stage with six victories, matching a club record set 50 years earlier in 1961.

2011: La Liga title with Real Madrid

In 2011, Mourinho's Real Madrid broke several domestic records for points, goals scored, and wins in a season and won La Liga.

2011: Counter-attacking system at Real Madrid

In the 2011-12 season, José Mourinho's Real Madrid team implemented a counter-attacking system, which led to breaking records, including 100 points and 121 goals.

May 2012: Real Madrid Clinches La Liga Title

In May 2012, Real Madrid won the Liga title for the first time in four years. They set records for most games won in a La Liga season (32), most away wins (16), and most points obtained in any of the top European leagues (100).

May 2012: Mourinho Signs New Four-Year Contract and Wins Supercopa de España

On May 22, 2012, Mourinho signed a new four-year contract with Real Madrid. He won the Supercopa de España, becoming the only coach to win the national super cups in four European countries and the first manager to win every domestic title in four European leagues.

March 2015: League Cup Victory and Champions League Exit

In March 2015, Chelsea defeated Tottenham Hotspur to win the League Cup, Mourinho's first trophy since returning to Chelsea. However, they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.

May 2015: Chelsea Crowned Premier League Champions

In May 2015, Chelsea were crowned Premier League champions, losing only three matches. Mourinho was named Premier League Manager of the Season.

2015: Portuguese Coach of the Century

In 2015, Mourinho was named Portuguese Coach of the Century by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF).

August 2016: Community Shield Victory and First Premier League Game

On August 7, 2016, Mourinho won his first trophy with Manchester United, the FA Community Shield, beating Leicester City. He was victorious in his first Premier League game as United boss on August 14.

April 2017: Manchester United beat league leaders Chelsea

In April 2017, José Mourinho's Manchester United beat league leaders Chelsea 2–0, with Ander Herrera man-marking Eden Hazard.

May 2017: Manchester United win Europa League

On 24 May 2017, Manchester United won the Europa League courtesy of a 2–0 win over Ajax, marking José Mourinho's second major trophy in his first season as Manchester United manager and maintaining his 100% record of winning every major European Cup final as a manager.

June 2020: Mourinho records 300th win in English football

On 23 June 2020, José Mourinho recorded his 300th win in English football when Tottenham beat West Ham United 2–0.

September 2021: Mourinho reaches 1,000 games as a manager and loses Roma derby

In September 2021, José Mourinho reached 1,000 games as a manager in a 2–1 win against Sassuolo on 12th. On 26th, against Lazio, Roma lost 2–3, and Mourinho became the first Roma manager to lose his first Serie A Roma's derby since Luis Enrique in 2011.

March 2022: Mourinho wins first Derby della Capitale with Roma

On 20 March 2022, José Mourinho won his first Derby della Capitale after managing a 3–0 win over Lazio.

2022: Roma wins UEFA Europa Conference League Final

On 24 May, 2022 José Mourinho won his first title with Roma by defeating Feyenoord in the 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League Final. This was Roma's first trophy in 11 years, making him the third manager – after Udo Lattek and Giovanni Trapattoni – to have won all three existing major European trophies.