Starting his professional football career in Portugal’s Sporting Lisbon team, 67-year-old Jesus ended his football career in 1989 and took up the position of coach.
Jesus, who worked as a coach in 14 different clubs before coming to Fenerbahçe, worked in Amaro, Felgueiras, Uniao Maderia, Vitoria Setubal, Estrela, Guimaraes, Moreirense, Leiria, Belenenses, Braga, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, Al Hilal and Flamengo respectively. .
Experienced coach, who had the best periods of his career in Braga, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon and Flamengo, coached Estrela, Felgueiras and Benfica in 2 separate periods.