Who is Ivan Campanari and why was he promoted?

Ivan Campanari, 34, has been part of Maringá FC's structure since 2023, when he was hired to coach the under-15 side. He later became assistant coach under Jorge Castilho and, after a brief spell away, returned to the club alongside head coach Moisés Egert as a permanent staff member. He had already stepped in as interim head coach on three occasions — twice covering for Castilho due to health issues and once for Egert this season.

What is the situation in Série C?

Maringá currently sit 11th in the Série C standings with 23 points — just one point below the G8 (the top eight who advance to the decisive phase). With only three rounds left in the first stage, every game is critical. Football executive Thiago Reinis expressed confidence in the appointment, saying he sees it as a positive change and believes the team can recover its winning form and secure qualification.

What does Campanari's schedule look like?

His debut as official head coach comes on Sunday against Confiança at the Batistão stadium in Aracaju, kick-off 18:30. Maringá then host Barra-SC on the 23rd at 16:00 at the Willie Davids stadium, before closing the first phase against Paysandu at the Curuzu in Belém on the 29th at 17:00.

What did Campanari say about his approach?

Speaking at a press conference, Campanari stressed continuity with a practical edge: «I'm not going to throw away everything. What works stays; where adjustments are needed, I'll make them.» He also acknowledged the weight of the moment, thanking everyone for the trust placed in him.

Key Facts:
  • Ivan Campanari, 34, named head coach until the end of Série C 2025
  • Replaces Moisés Egert, who left on Monday
  • Maringá are 11th with 23 points, one point from the G8
  • Three rounds remain in the first phase
  • First game: vs Confiança, Sunday 18:30, Batistão, Aracaju
  • Campanari has been at the club since 2023 in various roles