List of Al Sadd SC managers

On January 14, 2011 Al Sadd SC contracted with Jorge Fossati for the second time after the first in the 2006–07 season which was not successful, but in the second Fossati managed to lead him to win the 2011 AFC Champions League for the second time in its history after the first in 1988–89 to ensure a historic participation in the FIFA Club World Cup where they played against the giant FC Barcelona to occupy third place and guarantee a bronze medal, and at the end of the season after failing to win the 2011–12 Qatar Stars League and not guaranteeing participation in the AFC Champions League, Fossati officially left his post.

On 28 November 2015, Ferreira was named the head coach of Al Sadd SC, on a six-month deal with the option of a further year.

[6][7] Xavi helped the club reach the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, where they were eliminated by Al-Hilal FC 6–5 on aggregate.

In the 2019–20 season, Xavi led his team to win three domestic trophies, including the league and the Qatar Cup.

Two days later Al Sadd announced Xavi's move to Barcelona after his release clause was paid.