Thiago Cruz Explained

Thiago Cruz
Fullname:Thiago Cruz Reggiani
Birth Date:15 July 1981
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Height:1.80 m
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:1998
Youthclubs1:São Paulo FC
Youthyears2:1999
Youthclubs2:Boca Juniors
Youthyears3:2000
Youthclubs3:Gimnasia La Plata
Years1:2000
Manageryears1:2007–2011
Managerclubs1:Brisbane Roar (Director of Football)
Manageryears2:2012–2015
Managerclubs2:Ituano Futebol Clube (Director of Football)
Manageryears3:2016–
Managerclubs3:Middlesbrough (Head of Academy Recruitment)

Thiago Cruz Reggiani (born 15 July 1981) is a football former striker.

He was the director of football of Australian club Brisbane Roar during the 2010–11 A-League season when the club won its first ever Premiership and Championship after a season which saw them go undefeated in 28 games, including the Grand Final. With that feat, they won automatic entry into the 2012 AFC Champions League.[1] [2] [3] [4]

At the beginning of the 2012, Thiago Cruz returns to Brazil and takes over the position of Director of Football of Brazilian football club Ituano, which has former Brazilian international Juninho Paulista as current club owner. In 2014, Ituano wins the Campeonato Paulista, defeating Santos Futebol Clube on penalty kicks.

In May 2016, Thiago Cruz took a position as Head of Academy Recruitment Operations for English club Middlesbrough.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/soccer/a-league-grand-final-brisbane-roar-v-central-coast-mariners-at-suncorp-stadium/story-e6frepmf-1226020646766.html Brisbane Roar beat Central Coast Mariners on penalties to win championship
  2. http://news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,26406600-10389,00.html Roar glad Thiago Cruz in control as football manager
  3. http://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/default.aspx?s=board Brisbane Roar - Board and Management
  4. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26629732-5000940,00.html Roar sign Patrick Kluivert