FACTBOX-Soccer-Bunyodkor manager Luiz Felipe Scolari
June 9 (Reuters) - Factbox on Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was named as manager of Uzbek side Bunyodkor on Tuesday.
PLAYING CAREER
Born: Nov. 9, 1948 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil
* Played for several Brazilian clubs, gaining a reputation as a tough central defender. Ended playing career with CSA in 1982 and took over as coach.
MAKING NAME IN COACHING
* Enjoys coaching stint in Saudi Arabia with Al Shabab in 1984-85. Also coaches in Kuwait.
* Makes name in Brazil with Gremio, winning Copa Brasil in 1994 and Libertadores Cup the following year.
* Coach of Sao Paulo club Palmeiras from 1997-2000. Wins Libertadores Cup.
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