Paulo Foiani

Paulo Foiani (born 29 November 1976) is a Brazilian football manager and former player. He is the current head coach of V.League 2 club BÃ¡ÂºÂ¯c Ninh.

Playing career

Before becoming a manager, Foiani had a long professional playing career as a midfielder. He began his career at Londrina before moving to Coritiba and went on to play for numerous clubs in Brazil, such as AvaÃÂ, Joinville, and Icasa. He also had a brief spell in Vietnam, playing for HÃÂ²a PhÃÂ¡t HÃÂ NÃ¡Â»Âi during the 2007Ã¢ÂÂ08 season.

Managerial career

Foiani began his coaching career in 2013 in his native Brazil, managing a host of clubs in state and national leagues. His career has been diverse, marked by frequent short-term spells at numerous clubs, including OperÃÂ¡rio FerroviÃÂ¡rio, MarcÃÂlio Dias, Cascavel, Sinop, and Boa Esporte.

In December 2022, Foiani moved to Vietnam for the first time as a manager, taking charge of CÃÂ´ng An HÃÂ NÃ¡Â»Âi ahead of the 2023 V.League 1. However, he parted ways with the club in April 2023 after only a few matches.

After returning to Brazil and leading Sousa to a state championship title, Foiani returned to Vietnam was appointed head coach of BÃ¡ÂºÂ¯c Ninh on 23 July 2025.