Wolves struck gold by hiring Vitor Pereira to succeed Gary O’Neil mid-way through the 2024/25 campaign.
Pereira made a record-breaking start at Wolves by going his first three Premier League games unbeaten.
The Wolves manager hasn’t looked back since his arrival, with fans enjoying the Portuguese coach’s impact on the squad.
In what has been an encouraging first taste of English football so far for Periera, Molineux News has compiled everything you need to know about the boss.
Who is Vitor Pereira?
Pereira is the current manager of Wolves and was hired by the West Midlands club in December 2024.
The Portuguese coach was a former player, spending the entirety of his playing days in his home country.
Where and when was Vitor Pereira born?
Pereira was born on July 26th 1968, in the city of Espinho in Portugal.
How tall is Vitor Pereira?
Pereira stands at 5’ 7” tall.
How much did Wolves pay to hire Vitor Pereira?
Wolves paid £800,000 to hire Pereira, paying his former club Al-Shabab compensation.
What is Vitor Pereira’s style of play?
Pereira’s favoured formation is 3-4-2-1, which translates perfectly at Wolves with the emphasis on wing-backs and the midfield.
Pereira himself described his playing style when at Al-Shabab, celebrating the fact that the Saudi Arabian club also enjoyed playing an offensive game with control of the ball and high pressure.
Who is Vitor Pereira’s agent?
Pereira’s agent is Kia Joorabchian, who owns the agency Sports Invest UK Ltd.
What other teams has Vitor Pereira managed?
Pereira has managed 12 clubs during his career, taking charge of teams in three different continents.
The Wolves manager won league titles with Porto, Olympiacos and Shanghai SIPG as well as overseeing things at Espinho, Santa Clara, Al-Ahli, Fenerbahce, 1860 Munich, Corinthians, Flamengo, Al-Shabab and of course, Wolves.
| Club | Country | Matches |
| Espinho | Portugal | 1 |
| Santa Clara | Portugal | 69 |
| FC Porto | Portugal | 93 |
| Al-Ahli | Saudi Arabia | 37 |
| Olympiacos | Greece | 27 |
| Fenerbahce | Turkey | 86 |
| 1860 Munich | Germany | 20 |
| SH SIPG | China | 117 |
| Corinthians | Brazil | 63 |
| Flamengo | Brazil | 20 |
| Al-Shabab | Saudi Arabia | 30 |
| Wolves | England | 16* |
How many trophies has Vitor Pereira won?
Pereira has won eight trophies as a manager so far in his career, picking up silverware at Porto, Shanghai SIPG and Olympiacos.
Did Vitor Pereira play football?
Yes, Pereira was a former football player.
Pereira was a defensive midfielder and spent the entirety of his playing days in Portugal before retiring in 1996.
What is Vitor Pereira’s social media?
Pereira has one verified social media account on Instagram.
His username is @vitorpereira.official