While players are the heroes who score goals and perform spectacular dribbles, soccer managers are the strategists behind the curtains, the ones who turn a group of talented individuals into a cohesive and ruthless machine.
The coach is like the artist who guides the players on the pitch, defining the tactics, adjusting the formation and inspiring the team to reach its full potential. The impact of the best coaches in the world can be seen in the synergy of the team, the determination of the players and, often, in winning titles.
Best coaches in the world/Jose Breton/Pics Action
Over the years, we’ve seen some of the best coaches in the world emerge, masters who have revolutionized the game and left a lasting legacy. Their innovative strategies, exemplary leadership and ability to read the game like no other have not only won trophies, but also redefined what it means to be a soccer manager.
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How do you know who the best coaches in the world are?
In this scenario, we can rely on a globally recognized standard, such as the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics) ranking, which analyzes the performance of the world’s best coaches in international and national competitions. But how are the criteria determined?
The rankings are based on the sum of the points obtained by each team, following the criteria defined by the IFFHS. These points are weighted according to the level of each competition.
Ranking of the best coaches in the world
- Pep Guardiola – Manchester City
- Carlo Ancelotti – Real Madrid
- Luciano Spaletti – Napoli
- Simone Inzaghi – Inter de Milão
- Fernando Diniz – Fluminense
- Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
- Xavi Hernández – Barcelona
- Ange Postecoglou – Tottenham
- Unai Emery – Aston Villa
- Jürgen Klopp – Liverpool
With these names in mind, let’s find out more about the performance of the world’s best coaches!
Best coaches in the world: discover the history of the top-5
- Pep Guardiola – Manchester City
Leading the ranking of the best coaches in the world, Guardiola’s journey began at Barcelona in 2008, where he transformed the Catalan club into a real powerhouse, Pep enchanting everyone with his style of play.
After winning every possible title in Spain, Guardiola moved to Germany to coach Bayern Munich. He is currently in charge of Manchester City in England. In all, Pep has managed 875 games in his career, winning 74% of those matches.
Under his command, City won the Premier League, several domestic cups, broke several league records and finally won the long-awaited UEFA Champions League. Well-deserved first place in the list of the best managers in the world, right?
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- Carlo Ancelotti – Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti began his career as a player at Parma, standing out as a midfielder with a good passer of the ball. He later played for Roma, where he was at his peak, winning a Serie A title and four Italian Cups.
As a coach, Ancelotti has worked for several clubs, including AC Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton. In 2022, he became the coach with the most UEFA interclub tournament wins and the most UEFA Champions League wins123. He is currently in charge of Real Madrid. In all, the coach has played in 1,293 games in his history and 60% of them have been victories.
- Luciano Spaletti – Napoli
Luciano began his career as a player, playing in the lower leagues and reaching his peak in Serie C, playing for Empoli and Spezia, teams of which he became captain and iconic player. As a coach, he made his debut in Serie C1 with Empoli and, in just four years, reached Serie A.
He has played for several Italian clubs, including Sampdoria, Venezia, Udinese, Ancona, Roma, Zenit St. Petersburg and Internazionale. In 2021, he took over Napoli, leading the club to the historic 2022-23 Serie A title after 33 years. In total, Spalletti has played in 1003 games, with a 52% win rate. He is currently the coach of the Italian national team and one of the best coaches in the world.
- Simone Inzaghi – Inter de Milão
He began his career at Piacenza, playing for various small teams in Italy, such as Carpi, Novara, Lumezzane and Brescello. At Lazio, where he played for eight seasons, he excelled and later moved to Atalanta. He only played three games for the Italian national team. As a coach, Inzaghi continued at Lazio, initially in charge of the U-20 team and, in the final stretch of the 2015-16 season, he took over the first team.
He won the 2018-19 Italian Cup with the club, as well as the 2017 and 2019 Italian Super Cup titles. In 2021, he was signed by Internazionale, where he has already won the 2021 Italian Super Cup and the 2022 Italian Cup. In all, Inzaghi has played in 497 games, with a 60% win rate. He is currently in charge of Inter Milan.
- Fernando Diniz – Fluminense
Fernando Diniz, coach of Fluminense, was the only Brazilian to be nominated for the position of best coach in the world in 2023 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), reaching fifth place in the ranking.
Champion of the Campeonato Carioca and Copa Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023, Diniz was the only South American coach to appear in the IFFHS top-10 and also the only coach of a non-European team on the list.
Diniz has played in 428 games, with a win rate of 43%. His tactical approach is unique, with players keeping possession of the ball from the back and moving forward in groups, almost like in futsal. His innovative style and focus on sports psychology make him one of the best coaches in the world
Best coaches in the world/Celso Pupo
Over the years, we’ve seen some of the best coaches in the world emerge, masters who have revolutionized the game and left a lasting legacy. Their innovative strategies, exemplary leadership and ability to read the game like no other have not only won trophies, but also redefined what it means to be a soccer manager.
The best coaches in the world are those who, through a combination of tactical knowledge, people management and an insatiable passion for the game, manage to turn dreams into reality, leading their teams to unforgettable victories and writing their names in soccer history.
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