Hugo Viana: The Unsung Hero of Portuguese Football

Hugo Viana is a Portuguese football manager and former professional player who played as a central midfielder. He is the current director of football at Sporting CP.
Viana began his career with Sporting CP, making his debut in the 2001–02 season. He quickly became a regular in the team, and helped them win the Primeira Liga title in 2002 and 2006. In 2004, he was named the Portuguese Footballer of the Year.
In 2007, Viana moved to Newcastle United for a fee of £8.5 million. He made his debut for the Magpies in a 3–0 win over Manchester City, and quickly became a fan favorite. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win over Blackburn Rovers in December 2007.
Viana spent two seasons at Newcastle, making 52 appearances and scoring 4 goals. He left the club in 2009, joining Valencia on a free transfer.
Viana spent two seasons at Valencia, making 35 appearances and scoring 1 goal. He left the club in 2011, joining Al-Wasl on a free transfer.
Viana spent one season at Al-Wasl, making 25 appearances and scoring 2 goals. He retired from playing in 2012.
After retiring from playing, Viana became a football manager. He was appointed manager of Al-Wasl in 2013, and led the team to the President's Cup in 2015. He left the club in 2016.
In 2018, Viana was appointed manager of Sporting CP. He led the team to the Taça de Portugal in 2019, and to the Primeira Liga title in 2021. He left the club in 2022.
Viana is a highly respected figure in Portuguese football. He is known for his technical ability, his vision, and his passing range. He is also known for his leadership and his determination.
Viana is a true legend of Portuguese football. He is a role model for young players, and he is an inspiration to all who know him.