Ranking The 10 Best Coach In The World Right Now (2025)

With the current state of the game in 2025, football is a lot more focused on the strategic and analytical side of the game. As such, a lot more importance and emphasis is placed on the masterminds and the best managers in the world. Owing to the ever-changing nature of the sport, these managers have also had to up their game by integrating new tactics each season. Our list of the best coach in the world includes some familiar names who have led their teams to glory in recent years.

For this one, we’ll be taking a look at the best football coach in the world, taking into account the 2023-24 and the ongoing 2024-25 seasons, respectively. Naturally, some may feel as though the sample size for determining the best coach in the world in 2025 may be relatively small. However, their past achievements and the trophies they have accumulated throughout their careers will also be taken into consideration.

In the interests of keeping the list as objective as possible, managers who are currently affiliated with a club will be taken into account. As such, national team managers will not be included in this list because they have had much fewer games in charge than those managing clubs. Renowned tacticians from some of the biggest leagues in the world like the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 are featured on this esteem list. Hence, without further ado, we attempt to answer the following question based on a variety of statistics and factors: Who is the best coach in the world?

For the most part, there are a few names that immediately jump out as the best managers in football. Naturally, it is easier to judge the team and the manager that has won trophies as the best. But, there are other factors to consider and take into consideration; such as the impact the manager has had and how they have performed in comparison to the expectations placed on them. Similar to our list of the managers with the most football trophies in the world, this one will also take into account a range of relevant ranking factors. These is our comprehensive list of the best coach in the world.

Ranking Factors

Whilst trophies are a very handy measure of a manager’s success, we will also be taking into account their recent success, longevity, how they are performing, and how they are expected to finish the current season. With all those things taken into consideration, let us begin by counting down the top 10 best coaches in the world in 2025. Our list of the best coach in the world is based on the following factors:

• Trophies: The number of major titles reflects a manager’s ability to deliver silverware and success at the highest levels.
• Recent Success: Most recent achievements of managers depict their current form and relevance in modern football.
• Longevity: A manager’s duration at the helm of top clubs, demonstrates sustained excellence and consistency in bringing results.
• Tactical Innovation: A manager’s ability to evolve and change his tactics to influence team performance, shows tactical flexibility.

Top 10 Best Football Coach in the World

10. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)

When Arsenal found themselves in a crisis in 2019, they boldly appointed their former player and Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta as the head coach. Certainly ahead of the curve with the decision, many were initially shocked to see such an inexperienced manager at the helm of a club with massive burdens and expectations. Arteta is also easily one of the best coach in the world, currently.

The Spaniard bested Manchester City and Chelsea on the way to an FA Cup win that very season, before scraping past Liverpool to win the FA Community Shield. However, his first season with the Gunners was nothing spectacular. With his work, Arteta turned an average side into a title contender for two successive seasons in 2022-23 and then again in 2023-24. And the North London club returned to the Champions League for the first time since Arsene Wenger’s departure.

Arsenal is still searching for League success despite their massive turnaround thanks to Arteta, warrants a spot on the list. Since, taking the role of head coach and manager, Arteta has been one of the best coach in the world in 2025.

Current team	Arsenal
Matches	270
Win	164
Loss	60
Draw	43
Trophies Won (Career)	FA Cup (1), FA Community Shield (2)

9. Unai Emery ( Aston Villa)

One of the most under-the-radar signings in recent times has been Unai Emery to Aston Villa. Following a rather turbulent spell at Arsenal, the Spanish manager returned to La Liga, looking to replicate the success he had found with Sevilla and Villareal. Sure enough, Emery was able to achieve yet another Europa League glory in 2021 with Yellow Submarines, beating Arsenal and Manchester United along the way. 

Fast forward to last season, Emery stepped in at a crucial point for Aston Villa and took them on an unexpected run which saw them qualify for the Europa Conference League in his first season and later the UEFA Champions League berth in the 2023-24 season.

This was Villa’s first time in the Champions League since 1983. He hit the ground running with some great results in the current season leading them to Champions League knockouts, already, fans of the club can safely place big expectations on Emery to deliver.

Current team	Aston Villa
Matches	121
Win	62
Loss	33
Draw	26
Trophies Won (Career)	UEFA Europa League (4), Ligue 1(1), Coupe de France (2), Coupe de la Ligue (2), Trophée des Champions (2)

8. Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid)

After arriving in 2011, Diego Simeone implemented a unique style of play fueled by aggression that has become almost synonymous with Atletico Madrid. The Argentine is having, one of the longest tenures out of any manager on the list. It is not too difficult to see why Simeone is hailed as one of the best football managers in the world.

Despite Real Madrid and Barcelona’s dominance in the league and Europe, the 54-year-old has ability to put his team on the map is a testament to his resilience. Not only ‘El Cholo’ made his team competitive, but they have also lifted multiple domestic and European silverware under his reign.

This season, Simeone has made significant reinforcements to his squad this summer with the likes of Robin Le Normand, Conor Gallagher, and Julian Alvarez. Thanks to his guidance, all these names have been more than impressive for the Madrid-based club.

Current team	Atletico Madrid
Matches	717
Win	427
Loss	134
Draw	156
Trophies Won (Career)	La Liga (2), Copa del Rey (1), Supercopa de España (1), UEFA Europa League (2), UEFA Super Cup (2)

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7. Antonio Conte (Napoli)

Up next on our list is the eccentric Antonio Conte, who has revived his managerial career out of nowhere. Italian was always seen as one of the best football managers in the modern day, he enjoyed success with almost every club he has managed so far.

With a career as glamorous and productive as his, one would expect more of a sustained tenure with any one club. However, with Conte, that has hardly ever been the case, first rising to prominence with the amazing work he did at Juventus. He has since managed the Italy national team, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Tottenham Hotspur.

The former Premier League manager is now rolling back the years with Napoli in Serie A, powering them to compete for Italy’s most prestigious scudetto triumph. Under his management, Napoli is playing fearless and attacking football dominating the domestic scenes in Italy.

Current team	Napoli
Matches	28
Win	19
Loss	4
Draw	5
Trophies Won (Career)	Serie A (4), Supercoppa Italiana (2), Premier League (1), FA Cup (1)

6. Simone Inzaghi (Inter Milan)

For the most part, it is an incredible achievement in itself to be placed this high on a list that has the best football managers in the world. However, considering what Simone Inzaghi has managed during his time at Inter Milan, it is hard to argue otherwise.

Initially taking Lazio to Champions League contention in Serie A, Inzaghi’s output went up a notch when he received the job at Inter Milan. Although things did not click immediately since his appointment in 2021, Inzaghi still put silverware on the table for Nerazzurri.

In his third season with Inter, he has turned his side into one of the best teams in the world, winning Serie A and going toe-to-toe with Premier League club Manchester City in the Champions League final. With his side picking up where they left off last season, one can expect yet another big year from the Italian champions. 

Current team	Inter Milan
Matches	194
Win	128
Loss	31
Draw	35
Trophies Won (Career)	Seria A (1), Coppa Italia (3), Supercoppa Italiana (5)

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5. Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)

Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most prolific managers when it comes to managers with the most trophies, meaning that he is rightly one of the best football managers in the world and has been for a very long time. With stints at major clubs like Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and more, ‘Don Carlo’ has pretty much won everything under the sun. 

Carlo Ancelotti and the UEFA Champions League trophy went well together, after making his return to Spain, not only did he win La Liga but also went on to win the UEFA Champions League which makes him one of the best coaches in the world in 2025.

At the start of the season, Real Madrid found themselves in a bit of a predicament, with the signing of Kylian Mbappe causing troubles with how the team lines up. However, if there was one man to sort out the problem, it was none other than the Italian legend himself. Consequently, Ancelotti led Los Blancos are stong contenders to lift La Liga and Champions League.

Current team	Real Madrid
Matches	213
Win	150
Loss	30
Draw	33
Trophies Won (Career)	Serie A (1), Coppa Italia (1), Supercoppa Italiana (1), Premier League (1),FA Cup (1), FA Community Shield (1), Ligue 1 (1), La Liga (2),Copa del Rey (2), Supercopa de España (2), Bundesliga (1)]DFL-Supercup (2), UEFA Champions League (5), UEFA Super Cup (5), FIFA Club World Cup (3)

4. Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)

Next on our list is the prodigal son of football, Xabi Alonso, who was always destined to be a top manager. With numerous key influences during his illustrious footballing career, it was always assumed that Alonso would make the most out of his footballing brain. Currently, he is one of the best football managers in the world, accomplishing this tag within a short period.

When appointed as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen in 2022, Alonso had to build on a squad sitting second from bottom in the league. Whilst his sixth-place finish was already a solid start, the 2023-24 season saw him take the team on an unprecedented domestic double wherein they went 51 games unbeaten. Unfortunately, Leverkusen was unable to cap off the fairytale season fully, owing to a loss to Atalanta in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final.

Nonetheless, Alonso has already turned the eyes of many top clubs in Europe who will be monitoring his progress this year very closely. Xabi Alonso has done wonders with Bayer Leverkusen since becoming their boss.

Current team	Bayer Leverkusen
Matches	125
Win	83
Loss	14
Draw	28
Trophies Won (Career)	Bundesliga (1), DFB-Pokal (1),DFL-Supercup (1)

3. Arne Slot (Liverpool) 

Following the news of Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season, fans of the club were naturally panicked owing to the monumental weight and the expectations of the role potentially falling to someone incapable of handling it. However, those doubts have since been cast aside with new manager Arne Slot and his superb run to the 2024-25 season.

Despite reservations regarding the Dutch manager, Slot has taken to his new role like a duck to water. Whilst some may attribute Liverpool’s current resurgence to a ‘new manager bounce’, one cannot deny that Slot has made great strides very early on.

Aside from an odd loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, the club has dominated in both the Premier League and the Champions League and sat atop both at the time of writing. With all signs pointing to a sustainable system and reinvigorated team, the Reds are expected to kick on to great things this season. 

Current team	Liverpool
Matches	41
Win	30
Loss	4
Draw	7
Trophies Won (Career)	Eredivisie (1), KNVB Cup (1)

2. Hansi Flick (FC Barcelona)

Following a brief stint as interim manager of Bayern Munich in 2019, few could have imagined the rollercoaster trajectory of Hansi Flick’s career. After taking up the reins at the Bavarian giants, Flick went on to have one of the most dominant records as a manager, winning every trophy possible with the German giants.

Flick’s decision to leave after just one season puzzled many, especially seeing how it blew up in his face. Nonetheless, Hansi Flick’s place on the list of best coaches is guaranteed due to his previous achievements. Following an abysmal spell as manager of the German national team that crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Flick was sacked.

In 2024, the German tactician joined the Spanish giants, FC Barcelona as their new boss after a career break. Since then has injected new life into a struggling side, making them a force to be reckoned across Spain and Europe. Presently, Flick’s side is seen as the favourites to claim La Liga and Champions League. 

Current team	FC Barcelona
Matches	37
Win	27
Loss	6
Draw	4
Trophies Won (Career)	Bundesliga (2), DFB-Pokal (1), DFL-Supercup (1), UEFA Champions League (1), UEFA Super Cup (1), FIFA Club World Cup (1)

1. Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique has firmly reestablished himself among football’s managerial elite by transforming Paris Saint-Germain into a balanced, cohesive, and relentless unit. Since taking over, he’s instilled a distinct identity built on high pressing, positional fluidity, and an emphasis on possession-based football. Unlike many of his predecessors at PSG, Enrique has succeeded in unifying a star-studded dressing room, blending youth with experience, and developing a system that doesn’t rely solely on individual brilliance. His tactical flexibility and fearless in-game management have made PSG not just dominant in Ligue 1, but serious contenders on the European stage.

One of Enrique’s standout qualities is his ability to evolve. While his previous successes with Barcelona were built around a prime Lionel Messi and the famed MSN trio, at PSG he’s demonstrated a willingness to adapt to the squad’s strengths, nurturing rising stars like Warren Zaïre-Emery and Bradley Barcola while integrating experienced internationals into his system. His teams defend as a unit, attack with purpose, and execute game plans with remarkable discipline. The improvements in PSG’s European performances—culminating in a Champions League semifinal run—speak volumes about his impact at the club.

Current team	Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Matches	55
Win	38
Loss	8
Draw	9
Trophies Won (Career)	La Liga (2), Copa del Rey (3), UEFA Champions League (1), FIFA Club World Cup (1), UEFA Super Cup (1), UEFA Nations League (1)

List of Best Coaches in The World

Rank	Manager	Nationality	Current Club
1	Luis Enrique	Spanish	Paris Saint-Germain
2	Hansi Flick	German	FC Barcelona
3	Arne Slot	Dutch	Liverpool
4	Xabi Alonso	Spanish	Bayer Leverkusen
5	Carlo Ancelotti	Italian	Real Madrid
6	Simone Inzaghi	Italian	Inter Milan
7	Antonio Conte	Italian	Napoli
8	Diego Simeone	Argentine	Atletico Madrid
9	Unai Emery	Spanish	Aston Villa
10	Mikel Arteta	Spanish	Arsenal

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