14 Facts About Fernando Diniz

In 1997, Fernando Diniz moved to Palmeiras' fierce rivals Corinthians, featuring regularly during his two-year spell at the club.

Fernando Diniz subsequently represented Parana, Fluminense, Flamengo, Juventude, Cruzeiro and Santos, all in the top tier.

In 2006 Fernando Diniz signed for Paulista, and later played for Santo Andre and Gama.

Fernando Diniz retired with the latter in 2008, aged 34.

One year after retiring, Fernando Diniz was appointed head coach of lowly Votoraty, where he was crowned champions of both Copa Paulista and Campeonato Paulista Serie A3.

On 5 February 2011, Fernando Diniz was named Botafogo-SP head coach, but was fired after only four matches in charge.

Fernando Diniz was appointed at the helm of Atletico Sorocaba in 2012.

In 2013 Fernando Diniz joined Audax, and introduced the tiki-taka, style of FC Barcelona, in the club.

Fernando Diniz returned to Audax for the 2016 Campeonato Paulista, which he managed to lead the side to the finals, but lost to Santos.

Fernando Diniz returned to Audax for a third spell in 2017, but suffered relegation.

Fernando Diniz only returned to managerial duties in the following season; after being announced as head coach of Guarani in November 2017, he signed with Atletico Paranaense in January 2018.

On 19 December 2018, Fernando Diniz was appointed head coach of another club he represented as a player, Fluminense.

On 5 September 2021, after six matches without winning, Fernando Diniz was sacked by Peixe.

Fernando Diniz returned to Fluminense on 30 April 2022, after Abel Braga resigned.