tite

Tite, born Adenor Leonardo Bacchi on May 25, 1961, is a Brazilian football manager and former professional player who is widely known by his nickname. He gained prominence as a club coach with Corinthians, guiding the team to the Brasileirão title in 2011 and earning other domestic honours, building a reputation for tactical organization and consistency.

From 2016 to 2022 he served as the head coach of the Brazil national team. Under his leadership Brazil won the Copa América in 2019 and again in 2021, and reached the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022, recording quarterfinal exits in both tournaments. He stepped down after the 2022 World Cup.

His coaching style is described as pragmatic and organized, emphasizing a solid defensive base, efficient ball circulation, and quick transitions. He is regarded as one of Brazil’s notable national team managers in the modern era, known for building cohesive squads that adapt to opponents while prioritizing collective performance over individual celebrity.