DIOGO NOBRE
Waltham Cross,UK
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in tactical periodisation, player development, and high-performance strategies. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities to optimise team performance and foster growth. Skilled in match analysis to inform decision-making and enhance competitive outcomes. Committed to advancing excellence in football coaching and development through innovative methodologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Academy Head of Coaching
North London Stars
2024.01 - 2026.04
- Lead development of all club coaches and technical staff
- Designed and implemented club-wide playing philosophy
- Oversaw development of 150+ players across all age groups
1st Team Lead Coach
Wingate & Finchley FC
2025.01 - 2026.01
Manager
Athletic Newham FC
2024.05 - 2025.06
- Achieved club-record FA Cup run
- Achieved club-record London Cup performance (only defeated by Brentford B)
Assistant Manager
Eastbourne Borough FC
2023.11 - 2024.05
Manager
Windsor FC
2023.06 - 2023.11
U19 Head Coach
Enfield Town FC
2022.06 - 2023.06
- AoC Regional League Champions 2022/23
U23 Manager
Wingate & Finchley FC
2021.06 - 2022.06
- Supported the development of multiple players promoted to 1st team
- Supported players signed by professional clubs (AFC Bournemouth, Norwich City)
U23 / 1st Team Coach
Casa Pia AC
2018.06 - 2019.06
- CNS Champion
- Promotion to LigaPro (2nd tier)
First Team & Academy Manager
Peimari United
2013.07 - 2017.06
- Historic achievement: 4 consecutive promotions (to 2nd tier of national senior pyramid)
- UEFA Grassroots Award – Finnish Club of the Year (2015)
- Academy awarded for excellence
First Team Honours:
- 2016 – 3rd Division Champion
- 2015 – 4th Division Champion
- 2014 – 5th Division Champion + County Cup Winner
- 2013 – 6th Division Champion
Assistant Manager
Grupo Desportivo Fabril
, Portugal
2010.06 - 2012.06
- Promotion Playoff qualification (2010/11)
Assistant Manager
Cova da Piedade
, Portugal
2009.06 - 2010.06
- Promotion Playoff qualification
Education
UEFA A Licence - Football
Finland FA
BSc - Sports Science (Football High Performance)
Rio Maior Sports University
Portugal /2006 - /2009
Fitness Coach - Fitness and Wellbeing
CEF
PortugalPhysiotherapy Assistant - undefined
Skills
- Tactical Periodisation
- Player Development
- Leadership
- Match Analysis
- High Performance
- Strategic planning
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 4 consecutive promotions
- UEFA Grassroots Award Winner
- FA Cup record run
- Top Portuguese coach abroad recognition
Accomplishments
- Record for most consecutive promotions with one club in Finland
- UEFA Grassroots Award Winner (Best Academy – Finland)
- Recognised by Visão Magazine as one of the top Portuguese coaches abroad
- FA Cup and London Cup historic runs (Athletic Newham FC)
- Worked with several players that advanced into elite professional environments
Additional Experience
- Football TV Pundit (Sport TV, A Bola TV – Portugal; MTV3 – Finland)
- Consultant – Finland National Team U16
- Guest Lecturer – Portuguese Sports Universities
International Internships (First Team)
- Rangers FC (Scotland)
- Randers FC (Denmark)
- Manisaspor (Turkey)
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
Romanian
Upper intermediate
Finnish
Upper intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Professional References
- Mark Robinson – Former Chelsea U21 Head Coach
- Jez George – Director of Football, Lincoln City
- Prof. João Paulo Costa – Head of Coaching, Al Nassr FC
Timeline
1st Team Lead Coach
Wingate & Finchley FC
2025.01 - 2026.01
Manager
Athletic Newham FC
2024.05 - 2025.06
Academy Head of Coaching
North London Stars
2024.01 - 2026.04
Assistant Manager
Eastbourne Borough FC
2023.11 - 2024.05
Manager
Windsor FC
2023.06 - 2023.11
U19 Head Coach
Enfield Town FC
2022.06 - 2023.06
U23 Manager
Wingate & Finchley FC
2021.06 - 2022.06
U23 / 1st Team Coach
Casa Pia AC
2018.06 - 2019.06
First Team & Academy Manager
Peimari United
2013.07 - 2017.06
Assistant Manager
Grupo Desportivo Fabril
2010.06 - 2012.06
Assistant Manager
Cova da Piedade
2009.06 - 2010.06
BSc - Sports Science (Football High Performance)
Rio Maior Sports University
/2006 - /2009
Physiotherapy Assistant - undefined
UEFA A Licence - Football
Finland FA
Fitness Coach - Fitness and Wellbeing
CEF