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Lore & Background

Jardine's coaching journey began at Internacional in 2003, where he managed the under-10s and eventually all youth categories over ten years. He returned to Grêmio in 2013 as under-17 manager, and in July 2014 served as interim manager for one match — a 2–1 loss against Vitória — before Luiz Felipe Scolari took over. After altercations with Scolari, Jardine ended the year as coordinator of the under-15s. He moved to São Paulo in 2015 to lead the under-20s, serving as interim manager in 2016 and 2018 before being named assistant in March 2018. On 11 November 2018, he replaced sacked Diego Aguirre as interim, and on 25 November was appointed manager for the 2019 season. However, he was removed from that role on 14 February 2019 but remained at the club. On 3 April 2019, he took over Brazil's under-20 team, later managing the under-23s to gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics, defeating Spain in the final. He moved to Liga MX side Atlético San Luis on 3 February 2022, then to Club América on 16 June 2023. There, he won the Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024, and Apertura 2024 titles — making América the first tricampeón of Mexican football in its current format. He also led the club to a fourth consecutive final in the following Clausura, finishing as runners-up to Toluca. On 3 June 2026, he and América parted ways by mutual agreement, and on 17 June 2026, Shabab Al Ahli appointed him as head coach.

In Their Own Story

The final whistle blew at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and Brazil had just defeated Spain to win the gold medal. André Jardine, who had taken over the under-23 team after managing the under-20s, stood on the sideline as his players celebrated. It was the crowning achievement of a career that had started with under-10s at Internacional in 2003. Years later, in Mexico, Jardine would write another chapter. On 17 December 2023, Club América defeated Tigres UANL to win its 14th championship, making Jardine one of only five managers in the club's history to win the league trophy in their debut campaign. Six months later, América won its 15th championship, beating Cruz Azul 2–1 on aggregate. Then, on 15 December 2024, América won its third consecutive league championship under Jardine, defeating Monterrey to become the first tricampeón of Mexican football in its current format.

Reader's Guide

André Jardine's managerial career is defined by his work with youth teams and his success at the senior level. He began at Internacional in 2003, managing the under-10s and eventually all youth categories over ten years. He returned to Grêmio on 24 September 2013 as under-17 manager. On 27 July 2014, after Enderson Moreira's dismissal, Jardine was named interim manager for one match — a 2–1 loss against Vitória — before Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed. He then became assistant but ended the year as coordinator of the under-15s after altercations with Scolari. In February 2015, he moved to São Paulo as under-20s manager, serving as interim in 2016 and 2018 before being named assistant in March 2018. On 11 November 2018, he replaced sacked Diego Aguirre as interim until the end of the campaign. On 25 November 2018, he was appointed manager for the 2019 season but was removed on 14 February 2019, though he remained at the club. On 3 April 2019, he took over Brazil's under-20 team, later managing the under-23s to gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics, defeating Spain in the final. On 3 February 2022, he took over Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. On 16 June 2023, Club América appointed him as their new manager, making him the third Brazilian manager in the club's history after Jorge Vieira and Paulo Roberto Falcão. He won the Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024, and Apertura 2024 titles, becoming the first manager to lead América to three consecutive league championships. On 3 June 2026, he and América parted ways by mutual agreement. On 17 June 2026, Shabab Al Ahli appointed him as head coach.

Did You Know?

• Jardine was interim manager for only one match at Grêmio — a 2–1 loss against Vitória — before Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed.
• He is one of only five managers in Club América's history to win the league trophy in their debut campaign.
• Under Jardine, Club América became the first tricampeón of Mexican football in its current format, winning three consecutive league titles.
• Jardine led Brazil's under-23 team to gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics, defeating Spain in the final.
• He is the third Brazilian manager in Club América's history, after Jorge Vieira and Paulo Roberto Falcão.

Early Career Foundations

Jardine was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. After representing Grêmio's youth categories, he started studying Engineering but graduated in Physical Education at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

International Adventures and Return

Seeking regular minutes, Ramos embarked on an international journey in 2018 with Shukura Kobuleti in Georgia's Erovnuli Liga 2. He returned to Brazil and Londrina in January 2019, where his involvement with the senior squad increased significantly compared to previous years. His trajectory continued upward as he departed for Oeste on October 22, 2020. Shortly after, on July 14 of the following year, he secured a contract with Varzim within Portugal's Liga Portugal 2. This period marked his experience in European football before heading back home. In July 2022, he rejoined Brazilian football by signing for Ituano. During the 2023 Campeonato Paulista season, he established himself as a regular starter, contributing to a strong campaign that saw the club advance all the way to the semifinals of the state competition.

Rise to Série A Football

A major career milestone occurred on March 24, 2023, when he was officially announced as a new signing for Série A side São Paulo FC. His contract with the club extended until the end of 2025. He made his debut for the famous institution on April 18, starting in a match against Academia Puerto Cabello during the Copa Sudamericana, which concluded with a comfortable two-nil home victory. However, to maintain competitive rhythm, he was loaned out on December 12, 2023, joining Ceará until November 2024. This loan spell proved successful as he helped the team secure the Campeonato Cearense title in 2024. Following this period, his tenure with São Paulo concluded via an amicable termination announced on social networks in January 2025, paving the way for a new chapter at Atlético Goianiense.

Honours and Career Milestones

Throughout his journey across various Brazilian states and international borders, Ramos has accumulated specific honors that highlight his contributions to team success. His first major trophy came during his loan spell with Operário Ferroviário in 2016, where he won the Taça FPF. Years later, while on loan at Ceará, he added another significant accolade by winning the Campeonato Cearense in 2024. Beyond trophies, his consistency has been a defining trait, particularly during his time at Ituano where he was instrumental in reaching the state championship semifinals. Playing primarily as a right-back, his career path reflects resilience through periods of limited play and international adaptation. The transition from youth setups to top-flight Série A football demonstrates a steady progression, culminating in his official announcement with Atlético Goianiense early in 2025 after leaving São Paulo FC.

Youth Coaching and Interim Roles

Jardine joined Internacional in 2003, being appointed manager of the under-10s. He took over all the club's youth categories during his ten-year stay, with his last team being the under-20s. On 24 September 2013, he returned to Grêmio after being named under-17 manager. On 27 July 2014, after Enderson Moreira's dismissal, Jardine was named interim manager, being in charge for one match (a 2–1 loss against Vitória) before the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari. Subsequently, he was named assistant, but ended the year as the coordinator of the under-15s after having altercations with Scolari. In February 2015, Jardine moved to São Paulo and was appointed at the helm of the under-20s. He was interim manager on two occasions (in 2016 and 2018) before being named assistant in March 2018. On 11 November 2018, he was named interim until the end of the campaign, replacing sacked Diego Aguirre. On 25 November 2018, Jardine was appointed manager of Tricolor for the 2019 season. The following 14 February, however, he was removed from his manager role, but remained at the club.

Brazil National Team and Olympic Gold

On 3 April 2019, Jardine took over the Brazil national under-20 team, replacing Carlos Amadeu. Later that year, he became the manager of the under-23s. Brazil went on to win the gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics defeating Spain in the final.

Mexico and Historic Success

On 3 February 2022, Jardine took over Liga MX side Atlético San Luis. On 16 June 2023, Club América reached an agreement with Atlético San Luis and appointed Jardine as their new manager. He became the third Brazilian manager in the club's history after Jorge Vieira and Paulo Roberto Falcão. On 17 December 2023, Club América defeated Tigres UANL to win its 14th championship, making Jardine one of only five managers in the history of the club to win the league trophy in their debut campaign. Six months later, Club América won its 15th championship, beating Cruz Azul 2–1 on aggregate. On 15 December 2024, Club América won its third consecutive league championship under Jardine, defeating Monterrey to become the first tricampeón of Mexican football in its current format. The following Clausura, Jardine led the club to a fourth consecutive final, finishing as runners-up to Toluca. On 3 June 2026, Jardine and Club América parted ways by mutual agreement.

Move to UAE

On 17 June 2026, UAE Pro League club Shabab Al Ahli appointed Jardine as their new head coach.