Nuno Espírito Santo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 19, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Nuno Espírito Santo. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Nuno Espírito Santo is a Portuguese football manager and former goalkeeper, currently managing West Ham United in the Premier League. Known for his tactical approaches and leadership, he has previously managed clubs such as Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, and Al-Ittihad. His managerial career has been marked by periods of success, particularly at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he led the team to promotion to the Premier League and subsequent European qualification.

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February 1969: Forest's Last Win At Anfield

The away win in September 2024 was the first time since February 1969 that the club had won at Liverpool in any competition.

1971: Reached UEFA Europa League Quarter-Finals

During the 2019-20 season, Nuno Espírito Santo's team reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, the club's best such performance since being finalists in the 1971–72 UEFA Cup.

1979: Wolves Highest Finish

Wolves finished seventh in the 2018–19 league season; it was the club's highest Premier League ranking, and their highest in the English top-flight since the 1979–80 season when they finished sixth.

1980: Wolves Highest Finish

1994: Last Win at Old Trafford

The win over Manchester United in December 2024 was the first win at Old Trafford since 1994.

2000: Won Ricardo Zamora Trophy

In 1999–2000, Nuno Espírito Santo won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy while playing for Mérida.

May 2004: UEFA Champions League Winner

In May 2004, Espírito Santo was an unused substitute for the final as Porto won the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League.

September 2018: Premier League Manager of the Month

In September 2018, Espírito Santo was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month title after his team went unbeaten.

May 2019: Awarded Honorary Doctorate

On 4 May 2019, Nuno Espírito Santo received an Honorary Doctorate in Sport from the University of Wolverhampton.

2019: Achieved Record Points Total for Wolves

The season of 2019-20 saw Nuno Espírito Santo's team achieve a second consecutive seventh-place finish in the Premier League (with a record points total for Wolves in the Premier League of 59).

July 2020: Second Premier League Manager of the Month

On July 10, 2020, Nuno Espírito Santo was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month title for a second time.

February 2021: Longest-Serving Wolves Head Coach

On February 27, 2021, Nuno Espírito Santo became the longest-serving Wolves head coach in the Premier League era, surpassing Mick McCarthy.

January 2023: Won Saudi Super Cup

On January 29, 2023, Nuno Espírito Santo won the 2022 Saudi Super Cup with Al-Ittihad.

December 2024: Premier League Manager of the Month

In April 2025, Espírito Santo was announced as the Premier League Manager of the Month for March. This marks the third time he has won the award this season, having previously claimed it in October and December 2024.

December 2024: First Win at Old Trafford Since 1994

On 7 December 2024, Espírito Santo led Nottingham Forest to their first win at Old Trafford since 1994, securing a 3–2 victory over Manchester United.

January 2025: Nottingham Forest Sits Third in Premier League

On 6 January 2025, after securing a sixth consecutive Premier League win with a 3–0 away victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest sat third in the Premier League table, defying expectations.

April 2025: Premier League Manager of the Month Again

In April 2025, Espírito Santo was announced as the Premier League Manager of the Month for March. This marks the third time he has won the award this season, and he became the first Nottingham Forest manager to win the award three times in a single season.