FACTBOX - Luiz Felipe Scolari

(Reuters) - Brief factbox on Luiz Felipe Scolari who will take over as Chelsea's new manager on July 1:

Born: Nov 9, 1948 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil

* Played for several Brazilian clubs, gaining a reputation as a tough central defender. Ended playing career with CSA in 1982 and took over as coach.

* Enjoys coaching stint abroad in Saudi Arabia with Al Shabab club in 1984/85. Also coaches in Kuwait.

* Makes name in Brazil with Gremio, winning Copa Brasil in 1994 and Libertadores Cup the following year.

* Coach of Sao Paulo club Palmeiras from 1997-2000. Won the Libertadores Cup.

* In June 2001, he becomes Brazil's fourth coach in a year. After poor start qualifies for 2002 World Cup finals and wins the trophy against the odds.

* Quits after the tournament and becomes Portugal's coach three months later.

* Steers Portugal to the final of Euro 2004 in Lisbon but the hosts surprisingly lose to Greece.