Jorge Luis Pinto
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Jorge Luis Pinto's greatest accolade is the 2014 World Cup run with Costa Rica, which remains one of the most improbable achievements in tournament history. He transformed a small Central American nation into a team that topped a group of former world champions and pushed the Netherlands to a penalty shootout. His ability to organize and motivate underdogs has earned him admiration across the football world, and he is celebrated as a master tactician who gets the most from limited resources.
Records & Feats
First Costa Rican coach to lead the team to the World Cup quarterfinals
Pinto guided Costa Rica to the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, their best-ever finish, topping a group with Uruguay, Italy, and England.
Most teams coached by a Colombian manager
With at least 15 different clubs and national teams, Pinto holds the record for the most teams managed by a Colombian coach.