Jair Ventura

For his father who is also a footballer, see Jairzinho.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ribeiro and the second or paternal family name is Ventura.
Jair Ventura
Ventura with Atlético Goianiense in 2023
Personal information
Full name Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura
Date of birth (1979-03-19) 19 March 1979 (age 45)[1]
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Goiás (head coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 São Cristóvão
2001 Bonsucesso
2002 Bangu 0 (0)
2002–2003 Mulhouse
2004 Mesquita 1 (0)
2004 Kalamata
2005 TP Akwembe
2005 America-RJ
2006 Madureira
Managerial career
2009–2012 Botafogo (assistant)
2010 Botafogo (interim)
2011 Brazil U17 (assistant)
2012–2013 Botafogo U20
2014 CSA (assistant)
2015–2016 Botafogo (assistant)
2015 Botafogo (interim)
2016–2017 Botafogo
2018 Santos
2018 Corinthians
2020–2021 Sport Recife
2021 Chapecoense
2021–2022 Juventude
2022 Goiás
2023–2024 Atlético Goianiense
2024 Juventude
2025– Goiás
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura (born 19 March 1979) is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a forward. He is the current head coach of Goiás.

Besides Brazil, Ventura has played in France, Greece, and Gabon.[2]

Playing career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Ventura was a forward during his playing days, representing São Cristóvão, Bonsucesso, Bangu, Mulhouse and Mesquita, aside from teams in Greece and Gabon.[3] He retired at the age of 26, and subsequently had spells at America-RJ and Madureira.[4]

Coaching career

Botafogo

Ventura with Botafogo in 2017

Ventura joined Botafogo in 2008, also as a fitness trainer.[5] The following year, he was appointed assistant coach by Ney Franco, and remained with the role in the following campaigns.[1]

Ventura took over the first team as an interim on 27 January 2010, in a 2–1 Campeonato Carioca away win against Tigres do Brasil.[6] He returned to his previous role as an assistant after the arrival of Joel Santana, and also managed the under-20 squad for two years before being dismissed by Bota in 2013.[1]

Ventura returned to Botafogo in 2015, after a short spell at CSA.[4] On 13 August 2016, he was definitely appointed as first team coach, replacing São Paulo-bound Ricardo Gomes.[7]

On 19 December 2016, Ventura renewed his contract until the end of 2018, after qualifying Botafogo to the ensuing Copa Libertadores.[8] In that tournament, he took the club to the quarterfinals, being knocked out by eventual champions Grêmio.

Santos

On 22 December 2017, Ventura announced to Botafogo's board that he accepted the offer of league rivals Santos.[9] The following 3 January, he was officially announced by the club.[10]

On 23 July 2018, after a 0–0 away draw against Chapecoense and with Peixe threatened with relegation, Ventura was relieved from his duties.[11]

Corinthians

On 6 September 2018, Ventura was announced head coach of Santos' rivals Corinthians, replacing demoted Osmar Loss.[12] He was sacked on 3 December, with the club only avoiding relegation.

Sport Recife

On 24 August 2020, after more than a year without a club, Ventura replaced Daniel Paulista at the helm of Sport Recife, still in the top tier.[13] He managed to avoid relegation with the club, but was sacked on 5 April 2021 after being knocked out of the 2021 Copa do Brasil and 2021 Copa do Nordeste.[14]

Chapecoense

On 31 May 2021, Ventura was named head coach of Chapecoense, replacing sacked Mozart.[15] On 2 August, after 14 winless matches and with the club in the last place, he was himself dismissed.[16]

Juventude

On 19 October 2021, Ventura replaced sacked Marquinhos Santos ahead of Juventude, his third Série A team in the year.[17] He managed to avoid relegation with the club, but was sacked on 11 February 2022 after a poor start of the new season.[18]

Goiás

On 14 April 2022, Ventura was named head coach of Goiás also in the top tier.[19] On 13 November, after qualifying the club to the 2023 Copa Sudamericana, he left.[20]

Atlético Goianiense

On 24 July 2023, Ventura took over Atlético Goianiense in the Série B,[21] and led the club to a promotion in the last round. He won the 2024 Campeonato Goiano, but was sacked on 21 June of that year.[22]

Juventude return

On 17 July 2024, Ventura returned to Juventude in the place of departed Roger Machado.[23] On 26 October, he was sacked after a five-game winless streak, dropping Juventude into the relegation zone.[24]

Goiás return

On 23 November 2024, Ventura agreed to return to Goiás for the 2025 season.[25]

Personal life

Ventura is the son of Jairzinho, former Botafogo player and 1970 FIFA World Cup winner.[26]

Coaching statistics

As of 26 October 2024.
Coaching record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record Ref
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Botafogo (interim) Brazil 26 January 2010 27 January 2010 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 100.00
Botafogo (interim) Brazil 17 July 2015 22 July 2015 3 1 2 0 1 0 +1 033.33 [27]
Botafogo Brazil 13 August 2016 22 December 2017 95 42 22 31 109 90 +19 044.21 [28]
Santos Brazil 3 January 2018 23 July 2018 39 14 10 15 46 40 +6 035.90 [29]
Corinthians Brazil 6 September 2018 3 December 2018 21 4 8 9 14 21 −7 019.05 [30]
Sport Recife Brazil 24 August 2020 5 April 2021 40 13 8 19 34 54 −20 032.50 [31]
Chapecoense Brazil 4 June 2021 2 August 2021 14 0 4 10 11 25 −14 000.00 [32]
Juventude Brazil 19 October 2021 11 February 2022 16 5 5 6 12 14 −2 031.25 [33]
Goiás Brazil 14 April 2022 13 November 2022 41 12 14 15 41 54 −13 029.27 [20]
Atlético Goianiense Brazil 24 July 2023 21 June 2024 50 31 7 12 95 46 +49 062.00 [34]
Juventude Brazil 17 July 2024 26 October 2024 20 5 6 9 27 36 −9 025.00 [24]
Goiás Brazil 23 November 2024 present 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 340 128 86 126 392 381 +11 037.65 —

Honours

Atlético Goianiense

References

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  2. ^ "Jair Ventura quase foi advogado e jogou até no Gabão: 'Parece 'Quem quer ser um milionário?'". espn.com.br.
  3. ^ "Em sua 7ª final estadual com o Bota, Jair ironiza: "Sempre o patinho feio"" [In his 7th state league final with Bota, Jair ironizes: "Always the ugly duckling"] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b ""Geladas" e pés no chão: filho de ídolo comanda Botafogo pela segunda vez" ["Ice-cold beers" and feet on the ground: son of idol takes charge of Botafogo for the second time] (in Portuguese). FutEsporte. 18 July 2015. Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Jair Ventura trilhou longo caminho até virar interino" [Jair Ventura had a long path until becoming interim] (in Portuguese). Terra. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Em noite melancólica, Joel vê Botafogo vencer o Tigres" [In a melancholic night, Joel watches Botafogo defeat Tigres] (in Portuguese). Terra. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  7. ^ "Botafogo confirma Jair Ventura para o lugar de Ricardo: "Muita confiança"" [Botafogo confirm Jair Ventura to the place of Ricardo: "Much confidence"] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  8. ^ "No papel: Jair Ventura assina contrato com o Botafogo por dois anos" [On paper: Jair Ventura signs contract with Botafogo for two years] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  9. ^ "Jair Ventura acerta saída do Botafogo e é o novo técnico do Santos" [Jair Ventura leaves Botafogo and is the new manager of Santos] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Jair Ventura é o novo técnico do Santos FC" [Jair Ventura is the new manager of Santos FC] (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Jair Ventura não é mais o técnico do Santos FC" [Jair Ventura is no longer Santos FC manager] (in Portuguese). Santos FC. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Jair Ventura é o novo técnico do Corinthians" [Jair Ventura is the new manager of Corinthians] (in Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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  14. ^ "Jair Ventura não é mais o técnico do Leão" [Jair Ventura is no longer manager of Leão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Sport Club do Recife. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Chapecoense acerta com Jair Ventura para sequência da temporada" [Chapecoense sign with Jair Ventura for the remainder of the season] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  16. ^ "Nota Oficial – 02/08/2021" [Official note – 02/08/2021] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. 2 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Departamento de Futebol anuncia Jair Ventura como novo treinador do Juventude" [Football Department announce Jair Ventura as new manager of Juventude] (in Brazilian Portuguese). EC Juventude. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  18. ^ "Juventude anuncia a saída de Jair Ventura do comando da equipe" [Juventude announce the departure of Jair Ventura in charge of the team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). EC Juventude. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  19. ^ "Goiás acerta contratação do técnico Jair Ventura" [Goiás sign manager Jair Ventura] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Jair Ventura deixa o comando técnico do Goiás após o fim do Brasileiro" [Jair Ventura leaves Goiás after the end of the Brasileiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Atlético-GO acerta contratação do técnico Jair Ventura" [Atlético-GO sign head coach Jair Ventura] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
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  23. ^ "Juventude anuncia Jair Ventura como treinador" [Juventude announce Jair Ventura as head coach] (in Brazilian Portuguese). EC Juventude. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Juventude demite Jair Ventura após derrota para o Flamengo" [Juventude sack Jair Ventura after defeat to Flamengo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  25. ^ "Jair Ventura assume o Goiás para 2025 após saída de Vagner Mancini" [Jair Ventura takes over Goiás for 2025 after the departure of Vagner Mancini] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
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  28. ^ "Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura :: Botafogo :: Jogos Realizados" (in Portuguese). Ogol. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  29. ^ "Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura :: Santos :: Jogos Realizados" (in Portuguese). Ogol. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  30. ^ "Jair Zaksauskas Ribeiro Ventura :: Corinthians :: Jogos Realizados" (in Portuguese). Ogol. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
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