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Diego Souza joins Joinville as head coach

Overview

Former Brazil international striker Diego Souza, who retired from playing in 2024, was announced as the new head coach of Joinville Esporte Clube in early August 2026. The club confirmed the appointment on social media, and Souza was set to begin work with the squad the following Monday.

In his first public comments, Souza said he was “very motivated, with a lot of energy to make things happen” and cited former Flamengo left‑back Filipe Luís – now at Monaco – as his primary benchmark, praising his hard work and intelligence. He also mentioned former Botafogo coach Eduardo Barroca’s possession‑based style as an influence.

Souza’s appointment comes as Joinville prepares for the Copa Santa Catarina, which starts at the end of August and offers a place in the 2027 Copa do Brasil and a spot in Serie D. The club is rebuilding after missing Serie D qualification in 2026 and suffering relegation in the state championship, and hopes the former forward’s experience at clubs such as Fluminense, Benfica, Flamengo, Grêmio, Palmeiras and São Paulo will help improve its regional performance.

Entities

Diego Souza · Joinville Esporte Clube · Copa Santa Catarina · Eduardo Barroca · Filipe Luis

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Diego Souza appointed head coach of Joinville, cites Filipe Luís as inspiration

    Diego Souza becomes Joinville’s new coach, naming Filipe Luís as his benchmark and citing Eduardo Barroca as another influence ahead of the Copa Santa Catarina.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Diego Souza appointed head coach of Brazil's Joinville football club

    Ex‑Brazil striker Diego Souza becomes head coach of Joinville, aiming to revive the club in the Copa Santa Catarina and secure a spot in the 2027 Copa do Brasil.

Sources

alagoas24horas.com.br · conteudos.cnnbrasil.com.br · leiaja.com · ndmais.com.br · odia.com.br · osul.com.br · pcworld.cz · saopaulo.blog · zonamista.com.br