Jose Mourinho Family Tree: The Story Behind The Special One

José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix, born 26 January 1963 in Setúbal, Portugal, is one of the most successful and outspoken coaches in football history — Champions League winner with Porto (2003–04) and Inter Milan (2009–10), multiple league titles across England, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Manager of Fenerbahçe from June 2024.

The Family's Roots: Setúbal, Portugal

The Mourinho family is from Setúbal, a coastal city south of Lisbon. Football was the family profession.

His Parents

Father: Félix "José" Mourinho — professional footballer (goalkeeper); played for Vitória de Setúbal and represented Portugal once; later a coach in Portuguese lower divisions.

Mother: Maria Júlia dos Santos — primary school teacher.

His Siblings

Teresa Mourinho — sister.

His Wife: Matilde "Tami" Faria

Matilde "Tami" Faria married José in 1989. The marriage is one of the most enduring in modern football.

Their Children

Matilde "Tita" Mourinho, born June 1996 — daughter; designer; now married.

José Mário Mourinho Jr., born July 2000 — son; semi-professional footballer.

The Mourinho Family Tree at a Glance

Family Origins: Setúbal, Portugal.

Father: Félix Mourinho — professional goalkeeper; later a coach.

Mother: Maria Júlia dos Santos — schoolteacher.

Sister: Teresa Mourinho.

Wife: Matilde "Tami" Faria (married 1989).

Children: Matilde (b. 1996); José Mário Jr. (b. 2000).

José Mourinho:

  • Born 26 January 1963, Setúbal
  • Briefly played in Portuguese lower divisions; switched to coaching early
  • Translator/assistant to Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona
  • Benfica (2000), União de Leiria (2001–02), Porto (2002–2004): UEFA Cup 2002–03; UEFA Champions League 2003–04; back-to-back Portuguese titles
  • Chelsea (2004–2007): Premier League 2004–05, 2005–06 (the latter the highest points total in PL history then); FA Cup 2006–07
  • Inter Milan (2008–2010): UEFA Champions League 2009–10 (the historic Italian Treble)
  • Real Madrid (2010–2013): La Liga 2011–12 (record 100 points)
  • Chelsea (2013–2015): Premier League 2014–15
  • Manchester United (2016–2018): UEFA Europa League 2016–17
  • Tottenham (2019–2021)
  • Roma (2021–2024): UEFA Conference League 2021–22
  • Fenerbahçe (Turkey): from June 2024

What the Mourinho Family Story Teaches Us

A Portuguese goalkeeper-coach father whose career stalled. A schoolteacher mother. A 35+ year marriage. Two children. A career that put a previously unheralded Portuguese coach into the European elite, then kept him there for 20+ years.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Mourinho story carries the same lesson. Sometimes the child completes the career the parent started. The Félix Mourinho-to-José Mourinho coaching arc is on the family tree alongside every league title. Write down which children continued (or completed) what their parents began.

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