CAREER · INTERNATIONAL JOURNEY

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From development to the international stage, Rafael Hamidi Cuadros has built his career in demanding football environments, in France, Morocco, the United States, Algeria, aux UAE arabes unis, en China et avec la the national team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Explore the journey
2002 — Present
AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNEY

Experiences that shape a methodology.

Every stage of Rafael Hamidi Cuadros' career has been built around the same standards: understanding the environment, developing players, structuring the work and pursuing performance.

20+ Years of experience
7 Countries
UEFA Pro Licence
CURRENT EXPERIENCE

At the heart of international football.

A new dimension in a career already defined by diverse environments and football cultures from around the world.

2022 — Present · RD CONGO

National team of DR Congo

Assistant Coach

As part of the DR Congo technical staff and Sébastien Desabre, Rafael Hamidi Cuadros contributes to tactical match preparation, opposition analysis and team management during international competitions.

National team Technical staff International football International competitions
2002 — PRESENT

The stages of the journey.

Seven major experiences illustrating constant progression, from development to international high performance.

2022 — Present
National team of DR Congo
Assistant Coach

As part of the DR Congo technical staff and Sébastien Desabre, he contributes to the preparation of matches, opposition analysis and team management in international competitions.

National team Technical staff International
2017 — 2022 · China
Chongqing Liangjiang Athletic
Assistant Coach & Technical Director

In China, he joined a high-level environment where he worked with several international coaches, including Paulo Bento, Jordi Cruijff and Philippe Troussier. His work focused on tactical analysis, match preparation and technical organisation.

Super League International staff Technical direction
2016 — 2017 · UAE
Dubai Cultural Sports Club
Head Coach

In the United Arab Emirates, Rafael Hamidi Cuadros served as Head Coach, with responsibility for tactical preparation, squad management and the organisation of training sessions.

Head Coach Tactics Management
2015 — 2016 · Algeria
JS Saoura
Technical Director & Reserve Team Coach

At JS Saoura, he worked on the club's technical organisation and the management of the reserve team. His role focused on structuring the work, supporting players and sporting project development.

Technical Director Reserve Team Sporting project
2013 — 2014 · United States
Minnesota TwinStars FC
Head Coach

As Head Coach, he oversaw the team's sporting organisation, match preparation and squad management. An experience that strengthened his ability to lead a sporting project on a daily basis.

Head Coach Team management Performance
2007 — 2012 · Morocco
Wydad Athletic Club
Technical Director & Assistant Coach

At Wydad Casablanca, he contributed to the club's technical structure and supported the first team in its tactical preparation. His work also extended to youth-team development, with several to youth-team development, with several national titles won.

CAF finalist 2011 Throne Cup Development
2002 — 2007 · France
Amiens SC
National U18 Coach & Reserve Team

Rafael Hamidi Cuadros began his career at Amiens SC, where he worked on player development, youth coaching and reserve-team preparation. This experience enabled him to develop a rigorous working methodology and strong expertise in individual and collective development.

3rd — France U18 Gambardella Cup Semi-final Development
A MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Seven environments, one standard.

France, Africa, North America, Middle East et Asie : chaque environnement a enrichi une vision international football.

01
🇫🇷 France

Development

Building strong foundations, developing players and passing on a demanding methodology.

02
🇲🇦 Morocco

High performance

Technical structure, competition and high-level support.

03
🇺🇸 United States

Leadership

Leading a sporting project and developing a vision adapted to a new environment.

04
🇩🇿 Algeria

Structure

Technical organisation, development and sporting project development.

05
🇦🇪 UAE

Management

Squad management, preparation and responsibility for a professional team.

06
🇨🇳 China

International

Working with international coaches and immersion in the Chinase Super League.

07
🇨🇩 RD Congo

National team

Working within a national team on the international stage.

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UEFA PRO

A commitment

One philosophy: work, adaptation, development and performance.

BEYOND CLUBS

Every experience leaves a mark.

Working across different countries means learning to understand different cultures, working methods and expectations.

This diversity is now one of the key strengths of Rafael Hamidi Cuadros' journey: observing, of adapting and turning every environment into an opportunity for growth.

« Standards, adaptation et performance : every environment becomes a new experience. »
Standards Creating a clear and ambitious working environment.
Adaptation Understanding every culture and every context.
Development Developing players and teams.
Performance Turning work into lasting results.
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