The ranking with the coaches of the 21st century

Last update 29 March, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

Who are the best coaches of the 21st century so far?? After almost 3 decades of century, These are the most laureate technicians so far.

Los 10 Most prestigious 21st century trainers according to the IFFHS

Pep Guardiola

¿How many titles Pep Guardiola has? The answer is that there are many. Something remarkable if we take into account that he jumped into professional football in 2008 And in less than 5 years, I was already one of the best in the world. With an focus on the possession and high pressure game, Guardiola has had remarkable success with clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, winning multiple league and cup titles, as well as the Champions. This last title was achieved in Barcelona and City. All preceded by another great career also as a footballer.

Jose Mourinho

‘The Special One’. Mou is different. Phrases and titles. The Portuguese has won league titles in several countries, including Portugal, England, Italy and Spain. Has trained clubs like Porto, Chelsea, Inter de Milan, Real Madrid, Rome and a long etcetera.

Sir Alex Ferguson

Although mainly associated with the successes of Manchester United in the twentieth century, Ferguson continued his career in the 21st century, guiding the club more premiere titles and victory in the Champions League in 2008. Sir Alex Ferguson was 27 years at the service of United and is so important in its history, that even has a bust at the entrance of Old Trafford.

Jurgen Klopp

Recognized for your high intensity and pressure game style, Klopp has had great success with Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, winning the Bundesliga and the Premier League, as well as the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019 among others. So much so, that Jürgen is one of The most reputed technicians of the 21st century.

Carlo Ancelotti

Known as a teacher in the management of changing rooms, Ancelotti has won League and Cup titles in several European Leagues, as well as the Champions League with clubs like Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea.

Diego Simeone

With an approach to tactical discipline and solid defense, Simeone has transformed Atlético de Madrid into an elite team, winning the League of Spain and reaching two finals of the Champions League.

Vicente del Bosque

Recognized by your serene style and your ability to build cohesive equipment, Del Bosque had remarkable success as Real Madrid coach, where he won multiple titles of the League and two Champions Leagues. However, He is better known for his leadership at the head of the Spanish team, with which he won the Euro Cup 2008, the world cup 2010 and reached the quarterfinals in the Eurocup 2012, leaving an impressive legacy in international football.

Zinedine Zidane

As a legendary player and coach of Real Madrid, Zidane has won multiple titles of the Champions League, as well as titles of the Spanish League, demonstrating that he has the same skill on the bench managing stars as when he developed on the pitch.

Antonio Conte

Recognized for their tactical approach and their ability to motivate their players, Conte has been successful in clubs like Juventus, Chelsea, the Italian and Inter Milan team among others, winning league and cup titles in Italy and England.

Arsene Wenger

Although his most successful period with Arsenal occurred in the twentieth century, Wenger continued his career in the 21st century, Leaving the ‘arsenal of the invincibles for history’ it's from the season 2003-04. A team that ended an entire undefeated season. Wenger also, applied in English football, game style and your focus on the development of young talent.

Marcelo Bielsa

Known as “The madman”, for its many peculiarities, Bielsa is admired for his offensive approach and his emphasis on physical and tactical intensity. So much that it reaches the obsession. He has had a significant impact on modern football and has trained teams like Athletic Club, the marseille, Leeds United, Selection of Chile and Uruguay.

Joaquim luk

Löw highlighted especially for his work at the head of the National Soccer Team of Germany (And for his ‘doubtful’ Mania on the bench). He took the German team to the top of world football, achieving important successes, Among them the victory the World Cup in Brazil 2014, In addition to reaching the semifinals in the Eurocup of 2012, the World Cup in Brazil 2014 And the finals in the Eurocup of 2008. But he ran into the best Spain in history. Is recognized for its tactical approach, His ability to develop young talent and his attractive game style. Löw has had a significant influence on German football and is considered one of The most successful trainers of the 21st century.