Botafogo Next Manager: Fans’ Top Choices

Botafogo announced the departure of coach Renato Paiva a day after the elimination to the Palm trees nas round of 16 of the World Cup. With a marathon of games of the Brazilian Championship, Libertadores and Brazil Cup ahead, the fan is in a hurry and already points to John Textor which names are most pleased in the market.

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Check out a clipping of popular opinion below and what is the current situation of the coaches mentioned by the Botafogo fan;

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Carlos Carvalhal

Free in the market after leaving Braga from Portugal, the Portuguese coach has already been speculated in Flamengo after Jorge Jesus’s departure, when he was still coach of Rio Ave.

Carlos Carvalhal was champion of the Portuguese Cup with Braga, eliminating Porto in the semifinal and beating Benfica de Jorge Jesus in the big decision 2-0.

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Artur Jorge

Champion of the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores in 2024, Artur Jorge has been since the early 2025 at Al-Rayyan, from Qatar. The Portuguese club finished last season in the 5th place of the Saudi League, 19 points behind the champion, Al-Sadd.

Luis Castro

Portuguese Luis Castro was presented in early June as coach of Al Wasl, United Arab Emirates Club. The former Botafogo commander had been out of club since leaving Al-Nassr in September 2024.

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Goodbye, Renato Paiva

The Portuguese passage in charge of Botafogo was 23 games, with 12 wins, three draws and eight losses. He leaves Botafogo in the round of 16 of Libertadores and the Brazilian Cup, and occupying the sixth place in Brasileirão.

Renato Paiva in his last match as Botafogo technician (Photo: Stu Forster/AFP)

Coaching Candidates: A Comparative Glance

To better understand the potential replacements for Renato Paiva, consider this comparative table:

| Coach | Current Status | Previous Notable Achievement | Potential Fit for Botafogo | Notes |

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| Carlos Carvalhal| Available (Free Agent) | Portuguese Cup Champion with Braga | High | Extensive experience, success in portugal offers an advantage for Botafogo |

| Artur Jorge | Coach of Al-Rayyan (Qatar) | Champion of the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores (2024) | Medium | Recent success; adapting to a new league could be a challenge |

| Luis Castro | Coach of Al Wasl (UAE) | Previously coached Botafogo; out of club as September 2024 | Low | Might be open to a return. |

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Q: Who is John Textor, and why is he relevant to Botafogo’s coaching search?

A: John Textor is the principal owner of Botafogo. As such, he plays a key role in the recruitment and management, including making key decisions regarding coaching hires. The fans frequently enough look to him for direction during times of transition or uncertainty.

Q: What were Renato paiva’s key achievements during his time at Botafogo?

A: Renato paiva’s tenure was marked by a record of 12 wins, three draws, and eight losses in 23 games. However, he left in the round of 16 of both the Libertadores and Brazilian Cup, and the team occupied the sixth position in Brasileirão at the time of his departure.

Q: What are the advantages of having a Portuguese coach like carlos Carvalhal at Botafogo?

A: Having a Portuguese coach, especially one with Carlos Carvalhal’s experience, translates to better adaptation to the team’s existing style and could provide insights into the local football culture. His success in Portugal could offer a quick pathway to success for botafogo, where he demonstrated his coaching expertise.

Q: What is the current form of Botafogo in the Brasileirão?

A: Botafogo was sixth in the Brasileirão at the time of Renato Paiva’s departure. It is indeed very significant to consider these rankings when deciding the future coaching of the team.

Q: What leagues are the other potential candidates currently coaching in?

A: Artur Jorge is coaching in Qatar,while Luis castro is coaching in the UAE,this brings important challenges for the teams’ strategies. The league’s requirements could bring different results to the team.

Q: Where can I find more information and updates about Botafogo?

A: You can stay informed about Botafogo through their official website and social media channels. Also, follow the Botafogo Whatsapp channel for real-time updates and news.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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