Renato " Gaucho "Portaluppi- Rightwinger from Porto Alegre
He is considered one of the best wingers in the world from the 1980s and early 1990s, often referred to by the press as the "King of Rio" (in reference to his success playing for Rio de Janeiro teams). Renato is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Grêmio, having won the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1983 with the Tricolor Gaúcho.
As the coach of Grêmio, he won the Copa do Brasil in 2016, the Copa Libertadores in 2017, and the Recopa Sudamericana in 2018. By winning the continental competition in 2017, Renato became part of the select group of individuals who won the Copa Libertadores both as a player and as a coach, being the first Brazilian to achieve such a feat. In 2019, he became the coach with the longest tenure in Brazilian football. Renato is one of the most successful coaches in the history of Grêmio and, since 2020, the coach who has led the team the most times in the club's history.
Due to recent results, his leadership in the locker room, his ability to decisively influence the team during matches, and the style of play of his teams, Renato has been considered, alongside Tite, Mano Menezes, and Fábio Carille, one of the best active Brazilian coaches. He has also been listed by the international press as one of the best coaches in the world in 2018.
Renato was born in Guaporé but moved with his family to Bento Gonçalves as a child. Before becoming a player, he worked as a baker's assistant in a bakery and as a delivery person in a furniture factory. It was during casual matches at the furniture factory that Renato caught the attention of his colleagues and joined the Esportivo's youth teams.
He made his debut for Esportivo in Bento Gonçalves at the age of 16 on August 12, 1979, in a match against Grêmio in the final phase of the Gaúcho Championship, which Esportivo lost 3–0.
Grêmio
Renato joined Grêmio in 1980 and made his debut in the same year on June 15, in a 1–0 loss to Comercial in a friendly match played in Maracaju.
After not being much utilized in his first years with the club, Renato scored his first professional goal on July 25, 1982, coming off the bench to score the only goal in Grêmio's 1–0 victory over Novo Hamburgo in a Gaúcho Championship match.
He was later signed by Grêmio, the club that propelled him to fame in Brazil and internationally. After winning the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup, both in 1983, Renato became one of the greatest idols of the Tricolor Gaúcho. In the Intercontinental final in Tokyo, Renato scored both goals in Grêmio's 2–1 victory over Hamburger SV from Germany. He was chosen as the best player of the final, receiving a Toyota car as a prize.
After the Intercontinental triumph, Renato led Grêmio to back-to-back Gaúcho Championships in 1985 and 1986. After an excellent campaign in the Qualifiers, he was called up for the 1986 FIFA World Cup but was dropped from the squad by coach Telê Santana for disciplinary reasons during the preparations for the competition, and he missed the trip to Mexico.
Flamengo
Renato joined Flamengo in 1987, where he formed a great attacking duo with Bebeto. Renato gained the sympathy of the Flamengo fans after scoring against Atlético Mineiro at Mineirão, securing qualification for the final of the Copa União (one of the modules of the Brazilian Championship that year) against Internacional. Renato was named the best player of the 1987 Brazilian Championship, receiving the Placar magazine's Golden Ball award.
Roma
He moved to Italy in the mid-1988, playing for Roma for $2.7 million. Renato's arrival in Italian football was surrounded by expectations, with coach Nils Liedholm comparing him to the Dutch star Ruud Gullit, stating that Renato was the "white Gullit." However, Renato did not meet expectations. After just one season, he left Roma, claiming to have been boycotted by teammates, especially Giuseppe Giannini.
Return to Flamengo
He returned to Flamengo the following year. Playing alongside Bobô and Gaúcho, Renato became the champion of the Copa do Brasil in 1990. At that time, Portaluppi was named the best striker in the world by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics
After three years in the 1990s, Renato left Flamengo for Fluminense and later played for other clubs in Brazil and abroad, including Santos, Botafogo, and Cruzeiro. He ended his playing career in Qatar in 1998.
International career
Renato has earned caps for the Brazilian national team, but his international career was not as prominent as his club career. His exclusion from the 1986 FIFA World Cup squad is one notable incident. He did, however, represent Brazil in other competitions.
Coaching Career
Renato Portaluppi transitioned to coaching after retiring as a player. He has managed several Brazilian clubs, including Fluminense, Vasco da Gama, and Fluminense. However, he gained significant success and recognition during his tenure as the head coach of Grêmio.
In 2016, Renato led Grêmio to victory in the Copa do Brasil, securing a spot in the 2017 Copa Libertadores. The following year, he guided Grêmio to win the Copa Libertadores, defeating Argentine side Lanús in the final. This success earned them a spot in the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup, where they finished as runners-up to Real Madrid.
Renato Portaluppi's coaching style was characterized by an attacking brand of football, and he is known for his ability to motivate players and make strategic decisions during matches.
Awards
Melhor Jogador da final da Copa Intercontinental: 1983
Artilheiro da Copa Intercontinental: 1983 (2 goals)
7º Melhor Jogador do Mundo pela revista World Soccer: 1984
9º Melhor jogador Sul-Americano do Ano pelo jornal El Mundo: 1985
Bola de Ouro da revista Placar: 1987
Bola de Prata da revista Placar: 1984, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1995
Artilheiro da Supercopa Libertadores: 1992 (7 goals)
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