23 Facts About Stephen Constantine

Stephen Constantine was born on 16 October 1962 and is an English professional football coach and former player.

Stephen Constantine played in the United States for the Pennsylvania Stoners and the New York Pancyprian-Freedoms.

Stephen Constantine retired from playing at the age of 26, following a serious knee injury.

Stephen Constantine coached the Nepal national team between 1999 and 2001.

Stephen Constantine led the national side to the runners-up position at the 1999 South Asian Games.

Stephen Constantine was then manager of the India national team from 2002 to 2005.

Stephen Constantine guided the Indian team winning silver medal at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games.

Stephen Constantine was named as Malawi manager in February 2007, with the role beginning on 1 March 2007.

Stephen Constantine became manager of the Sudan national team in February 2009.

Stephen Constantine was manager of Ethnikos Achna from December 2012 to February 2013.

Stephen Constantine became the assistant manager of Greek club Apollon Smyrni in November 2013.

Stephen Constantine set up the British Coaches Abroad Association in November 2013.

Stephen Constantine became manager of the Rwanda national team in May 2014, taking charge of his first match in June.

Stephen Constantine stated his aim was to build a team strong enough to challenge for the 2016 African Nations Championship, which Rwanda were due to host.

In December 2014, it was reported that Stephen Constantine would become the next head coach of India again, after Wim Koevermans' contract ran out.

Stephen Constantine would beat the favourite for the position, Ricki Herbert.

On 16 January 2015, it was confirmed that Stephen Constantine had returned to take over India for a second stint.

Stephen Constantine led India to 100th in the FIFA rankings as of June 2017.

At the 2019 Asian Cup, Stephen Constantine said he was aiming for progression from the group stages.

On 30 September 2023, Stephen Constantine was announced as the head coach of the Pakistan national football team.

Stephen Constantine led Pakistan to their first-ever victory in World Cup qualifiers in their first fixture at home in 8 years by beating Cambodia, and qualifying for the second round for the first time.

On 3 March 2025, Stephen Constantine was appointed again solely for the match against Syria at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification third round, with a decision on a long-term role to be made later.

Stephen Constantine has worked as a FIFA Instructor, and is a member of FIFA's elite coaching panel.