Santos FC Parts Ways with Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda Amid Struggles in 2026 Season
Santos FC has dismissed head coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda following disappointing results in the 2026 season, including early championship exits and poor league performance.
- • Santos FC dismissed Juan Pablo Vojvoda after a 2-1 home defeat against Internacional.
- • Vojvoda managed 34 matches with 10 wins, 14 draws, and 10 losses during his tenure.
- • The team was eliminated in the Paulista quarter-finals and won only one of seven Brasileirão matches in 2026.
- • The club expressed gratitude for Vojvoda's service and wished him success in future endeavors.
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Santos Futebol Clube has officially announced the dismissal of head coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda following a series of poor performances in the 2026 season. The announcement came after a 2-1 defeat at home against Internacional on March 18, 2026, made public by the club's head of communication, Wagner Villaron, due to the absence of president Marcelo Teixeira and the suspension of football director Alexandre Mattos.
Vojvoda concluded his tenure after managing 34 matches, with 10 wins, 14 draws, and 10 losses. Despite a squad featuring notable players such as Gabriel Barbosa, Moisés, Rony, and Neymar, Santos struggled under his leadership. The team was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Paulista Championship by Novorizontino and has only secured one victory in seven matches so far in the Brasileirão.
In an official statement posted by the club, Santos FC expressed gratitude for Vojvoda’s contributions and extended their best wishes for his future career. The dismissal marks him as the fourth coach under Teixeira's management since the president took office. With the squad's performance underwhelming, the club now looks to rebound in their next challenge against Cruzeiro, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, at Mineirão stadium.
This coaching change underscores Santos FC's urgency to address their disappointing start to the season and rebuild momentum in a competitive Brasileirão campaign.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
