After coaching the Saudi national team in 2014-2015, Cosmin Olerou, who is considered one of the most successful coaches in the Persian Gulf, is the favorite to take over the new national team.

Kosmin Oleroyu, the favorite for the position of selector of the United Arab Emirates

At the helm of Al Sharjah from November 2021, Oleroy won the President’s Cup and the United Arab Emirates Super Cup.

The Romanian coach has ten trophies won in the Persian Gulf area, out of a total of 14.

His performances have been noticed by the UAE Federation, who have put him at the top of coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s replacement list.

“Cosmin Olerou is one of the most important candidates for the position of the United Arab Emirates national team selector in the list compiled by the Football Federation,” announced Al-Ittihad Sports.

Track record of Kosmin Olera as a coach

Champion of Romania: FCSB (2006)

Romanian Super Cup winner: FCSB (2006)

Saudi Arabian Champion: Al Hilal (2008)

Prince Cup winner: Al Hilal (2008, 2009)

Qatar Cup Winner: Al Sadd (2010)

Romania Cup Winner: FCSB (2011)

UAE Champion: Al Ain (2012, 2013), Al Ahly Dubai (2014, 2016)

China Champion: Jiangsu Suning (2020)

President’s Cup Winner: Al Sharjah (2022)

Super Cup winner: Al Sharjah (2023).