Sérgio Ricardo de Paiva Farias (born June 9, 1967, Brazil) is a Brazilian football manager is best known for his continental accomplishments during his four-year reign as Pohang Steelers manager.Farias won the AFC Champions League with Pohang Steelers in 2009.
Farias won Asia’s Club Manager of the Year in 2010.
As well as winning Asia’s best manager, Farias was selected as the best manager in the K-league and gained the award for the Best Manager in East Asia as well.