Jose Mourinho began his managerial career at Benfica 25 years ago, before a spell at Uniao de Leiria and then Porto
It's a long time since Jose Mourinho took to the dugout as manager of Benfica. A quarter of a century, in fact. In that time he clambered to the very top of the footballing tree and broke a few branches on his way back to the red side of Lisbon.
A glittering 25 years have seen the self-proclaimed 'Special One' collect two Champions Leagues, a Uefa Cup, Europa League, Conference League, eight league titles and numerous other silverware in a career that has spanned 10 clubs.
He is still revered in Portugal among the generation of fans who remember him leading Porto to European glory, winning the treble with Inter and managing some of the world's biggest sides in Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Despite his last league title coming a decade ago, there is huge hype around the 62-year-old's return.
