Former Grêmio Libertadores winner Arilson Costa named Oratório coach
Amapá club Oratório has appointed former Grêmio midfielder Arilson Costa as head coach as it starts planning for the 2027 season.
Oratório has announced Arilson Costa as its new head coach, marking the start of the club's planning for the 2027 season in Amapá football. The former midfielder brings a track record of major honours from his playing days at Grêmio.
Titles and a national profile at Grêmio
As a player, Arilson gained national recognition while wearing the Grêmio shirt. He won the Copa do Brasil in 1994 and the Copa Libertadores in 1995 with the Porto Alegre club, and he went past 100 appearances for the tricolor.
He also had a spell with Brazil's Olympic team. During the 1996 pre-Olympic tournament in February, he left the squad's concentration after becoming unhappy with being a substitute. At the time, Brazil was coached by Zagallo, who decided not to call the player up again.
Recent coaching work
Arilson's most recent job was with Inter de Lages in Santa Catarina. In November of this year, he led the club to the Série C title of the Santa Catarina state championship.
Before that, he managed Monsoon Futebol Clube from Rio Grande do Sul. He helped the club avoid relegation in the Campeonato Gaúcho.
Looking ahead
Oratório's move comes as the club begins preparations for next season. The announcement places a former Libertadores-winning midfielder at the head of the Amapá side, which is now building its squad and coaching staff for 2027.