Torreense has appointed Cláudio Martins as their new futsal head coach, marking another change in leadership for the futsal club this season. The 37-year-old coach was officially presented on Thursday as Roger Augusto’s replacement.
This will be Martins’ first time coaching in the Placard League. He has built a strong reputation through his previous roles, particularly during his successful stint at FC Famalicão, where he guided the team to the championship playoff phase of Division II.
Martins spent a significant portion of his career with Lusitânia dos Açores from 2019 to 2023. He also had a brief but notable period at SC Braga, serving as assistant to Joel Rocha during the 2023/24 season. During his time there, the team achieved impressive results, finishing as national runners-up and winning the Portuguese Cup.
This marks Torreense’s third coaching change of the current season. The club began under Miguel Velez before transitioning to Roger Augusto. The recent departure of both Augusto and sporting director Alípio Matos led to Martins’ appointment. Currently sitting on 11 points in the Placard League standings, Torreense will see Martins make his debut this Saturday in an away match against Dynamo Sanjoanense.
