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José Riveiro is a Spanish professional football manager, currently managing the Swedish club AIK in the Allsvenskan ¹³. He is known for his coaching career, which began at an early age, and for his recent success with Orlando Pirates FC in South Africa before moving to Sweden ⁴⁷.

Early Life and Coaching Career Beginnings

Born on September 15, 1977, in Vigo, Spain, José Luis Riveiro Cabaleiro started his coaching journey early in his life ¹³⁴. He took charge of his first senior team, CD Teis, in a regional league ⁴.

Managerial Roles and Achievements

Orlando Pirates FC (2022-2024)

Riveiro gained significant recognition during his tenure as the manager of Orlando Pirates FC in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in South Africa ⁴⁶. During his time with the club, he achieved notable success, including:

• Leading the team to three MTN8 titles ⁶.
• Securing two Nedbank Cup trophies ⁶.
• Guiding the team to second-place finishes in the league ⁶.

He maintained an impressive 60% win ratio with the Orlando Pirates ⁶. His commitment to the club was also highlighted by his personal sacrifice, as he was separated from his family for two years while managing the team ⁶.

AIK (2024-Present)

After his successful period with Orlando Pirates, Riveiro moved to Sweden to manage AIK, a club in the Allsvenskan league ¹³⁷. His move to AIK was reported in 2024, marking a new chapter in his coaching career ⁷.