Al Sadd turned to vastly experienced head coach Jesualdo Ferreira in November 2015. Ferreira has had over thirty years’ experience in the game, and has managed a host of top European sides including the likes of Malaga, and Panathinaikos whilst also managing Portugeese giants Sporting, Braga and Benfica. His most successful period came in his native Portugal, where he lead Porto to three consecutive league titles between 2006 and 2009.