Carlos Alberto Parreira
Biography
Carlos Alberto Parreira, born on February 27, 1943, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a renowned football coach and manager. Best known for leading the Brazilian national team to victory in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Parreira is one of the most successful and experienced coaches in football history. Over his career, he managed teams on multiple continents and is one of the few coaches to have led six different national teams in World Cup tournaments. His tactical acumen and calm demeanor have made him a respected figure in global football.
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Self
Follows Brazil's journey to winning its fourth World Cup in 1994, featuring interviews with players and unseen behind-the-scenes footage from the tournament.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
A feast for football fans keen to watch the greatest games, the best goals and the leading players to have appeared at FIFA's many tournaments.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self
The life of the "King of Football" Pelé is shown through testimonials from former players, friends and important celebrities of the time. Following a chronological order, several of his goals, key moves and facts that marked his career are displayed.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
The summer of 1994, with the World Cup in the USA, became an enchanted Swedish football summer. Brolin, Dahlin, Ravelli and all the other bronze heroes created football fever throughout the country, and were celebrated at their homecoming by 50,000 people in Rålambshovsparken.
Movie - 1974, 2h 15m • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
Made for a TV documentary on the life and career of Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of his death.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as himself
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • as Self (uncredited)
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A documentary that shows the Brazilian national football team's time in Haiti while the country is facing a civil war.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
In 2020, we celebrated 50 years of winning the Tri, won at the Mexico World Cup in 1970. The film portrays the backstage of that title, the political and social context of Brazil at the time and how that selection of superstars marked the lives of many people. To tell the story of this achievement, different names in different spheres of Brazilian and Mexican society.