About José Soares Ribeiro
José Soares Ribeiro is a 51-year-old Portuguese football manager. Across the 167 matches on record as a manager he has won 34.1% (57 wins, 46 draws and 64 defeats). He currently manages Changchun Yatai, a post held since 2025. Earlier in his career he also managed Gil Vicente, Estoril, Al Ahly, Beijing Guoan and Wuhan Three Towns. In total, he has led 9 different teams. His longest recorded stint is at Gil Vicente (2020–2022): 63 matches at a 38% win rate.