Last update 15 October, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
Modern football does not only depend on the skill of the players, but also the direction and strategy from the bench. In recent years, a new generation of young coaches has emerged with force, providing tactical innovation and a modern vision of the game.
The best young coaches today
1. Julian Nagelsmann (born in 1987, Germany)
Julian Nagelsmann is considered the greatest exponent of young coaches. To the 28 years, He became the youngest coach in Bundesliga history when he took charge of Hoffenheim. After his success at RB Leipzig, where he reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2020, He was signed by Bayern Munich and from there he went on to coach the German National Team.. His tactical flexibility and his ability to get the most out of his players position him as one of the best young coaches in Europe..
2. Roberto DeZerbi (born in 1979, Italia)
Roberto De Zerbi has stood out for his offensive style and his commitment to ball possession. After shining at Sassuolo, took on the challenge of managing Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, where he has kept the team competing at a high level. His modern tactical approach and ability to adapt place him among the most promising coaches on the European scene.. This has allowed him to make the leap to a club like Olympique de Marseille..
3. Reuben Amorim (born in 1985, Portugal)
Ruben Amorim has established himself as one of the best coaches in Portugal. Front of Sporting Lisbon, broke a drought of almost two decades without league titles and has continued to develop young talents. His style based on pressure and possession makes him a key figure in European football., In addition to being a versatile technician who knows how to adapt to different circumstances.
4. Xabi Alonso (born in 1981, Spain)
Xabi Alonso, Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star, He has started a successful career as a coach. After his experience in the youth teams of Real Sociedad and Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso took over at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, donde ha logrado imponer su filosofía basada en la posesión del balón y el control del juego. Su futuro como técnico es tan brillante como su pasado como jugador.
Llevó al Leverkusen a ganar la Bundesliga y la Copa de Alemania 2023-24 invicto en ambas competiciones y a la final de la Copa de la Europa League donde perdió su único partido de la temporada en 3 competiciones ante el Atalanta italiano.
Xabi Alonso explaining the ‘free man’ in possession:
Example of Florian Wirtz under Xabi’s Bayer Leverkusen. Finding pockets of space through off-the-ball movements & game understanding to position between the lines once opposition pushes forward. pic.twitter.com/mehmNmoRUY
— Gaurav (@GauravAnlyst) October 12, 2024
5. Giovanni van Bronckhorst (born in 1975, Netherlands)
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has proven to be a pragmatic and successful coach. After leading Feyenoord to win the Eredivisie in 2017, ended a long wait for titles for the club. His ability to manage teams and his tactical style adapted to the circumstances of the game have established him as a renowned coach in Europe..
6. Vincent Kompany (born in 1986, Belgium)
The former Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany, He has started a promising career as a coach. He started managing Anderlecht, where he built a young and competitive team. Then he went to Burnley. At present, Kompany leads a world football giant like Bayern Munich, applying his knowledge acquired during his time as an elite player to develop a solid and competitive team.
🇩🇪 Bayern Munich
🗨️ Kompany : “We believe in the talent of Mathys Tel”#beINSPORTS #Interview pic.twitter.com/x2jWq4DPH0— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) September 27, 2024
7. Steven Gerrard (born in 1980, England)
Steven Gerrard, one of the great idols of Liverpool, He has shown great abilities as a coach. His success at Rangers FC, where they won the Scottish league undefeated in 2021, broke years of Celtic dominance. Gerrard has demonstrated a disciplined and motivating approach, which has made him attractive to several Premier League clubs and has made it clear that he has a great future on the bench..
8. Will Still (born in 1992, Belgium)
Will Still is one of the youngest coaches in the elite of European football. To the 30 years, took the reins of Stade de Reims in the Ligue 1, where he implemented an aggressive style of play based on high pressure. signed in 2024 by Lens.
Your innovative approach, which includes intensive use of data and analysis, has made him one of the brightest promises among technicians. The best of all was that it arrived without having the UEFA PRO, highest level title to train, which cost Reims a few sanctions and which did so thanks to a video game like the Football Manager What a piece of history for this kid.!
9. Francesco Farioli (born in 1989, Italia)
Francesco Farioli is one of the youngest and most talented coaches in European football. With experience in Turkish football, has demonstrated an advanced tactical approach and a modern mentality in its approaches. With scarcely 35 years, Farioli caught the attention of several important teams for his ability to manage groups and for his bold football proposal.. A) Yes, He came to the Ajax Amsterdam bench.
10. Mikel Arteta (born in 1982, Spain)
Mikel Arteta, disciple of Pep Guardiola, He has proven his worth at the helm of Arsenal. Under his command, The “Gunners” have shown notable improvement, achieving titles such as the FA Cup in 2020 and becoming contenders again in the Premier League. Your modern tactical approach, focused on possession and play from behind, has allowed Arsenal to re-emerge as one of the most competitive teams in England.
This is togetherness. This feels like Arsenal ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OldejlzvQf
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 28, 2023