Ballon d'Or is the prize that any professional footballer eyes for as an individual trophy. The best player from any season gets voted by journalists, national team captains, and coaches. The voting for the Ballon D'or is quite a simple one. The voter votes for first place, second and third place. Votes for first place fetches five points while second place carries three points and third place gets one point. So, as we now know the Ballon d'Or points structure, let's look at the players with the most Ballon d'Or points in football history.
Players with most Ballon d'Or Points
Youtuber StatsTube has accumulated the Ballon d'Or points since its inception in 1956. With 3601 Points, Cristiano Ronaldo is the player with the most Ballon d'Or points. Below are the players with the most Ballon d'Or points.
The Dutch defender was runner up in the 2019 Ballon d'Or race to Lionel Messi. considered as one of the most complete centre-backs in the world right now, Van Dijk was one of the very rare defenders to finish on the Ballon d'Or podium. The Liverpool star has been dominating world football since joining the Reds back in 2018 with then a record fee of Β£75 million for a defender. The Dutch captain is still the only defender to win the UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019. Virgil van Dijk with 679 Ballon d'Or points is fifth on the list and will surely add many more points to the list. Interestingly he is the only defender to feature on this list.
Considered one of the greats of the game, Zinedine Zidane is one of the eight players to win Ballon d'Or, UEFA Champions League and the World Cup all in his career. The former French attacking midfielder had his share of success with Juventus and Real Madrid. He made 151 appearances for Juventus and 155 for Real Madrid. With Juventus, he went on to win the 1998 Ballon d'Or. Wining the 1998 FIFA World Cup helped him in that cause too. The 2002 Champions League Winner was bought by Real Madrid with a then world-record transfer fee of β¬77.5 million in 2001. With 715 Ballon d'Or points, Zizou is at number four on the list.
Luka Modric after scoring a goal for Real Madrid in the 2020-21 season. Image- Managing Madrid.
Luka Modric is the only player to win the Ballon D'or since 2008 other than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. An exceptional mid-fielder plays at the heart of the mid-filed. Known for his play-making abilities and control, the Croatian captain is still one of the best in the world in his position. In 2018, after winning the Champions League for the fourth time with Real Madrid, he was awarded the Ballon d'Or with 753 Ballon d'Or points. Modric was one of the key players for Real Madrid in their UCL hat-trick in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Lionel Messi with all of his six Ballon d'Or awards. Image- News18
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner might be on his way to grab his number seventh in December later this year. Since 2007, it was the only time in 2018 when Lionel Messi was not been able to get any of the top three places in the Ballon d'Or race. The leading Ballon d'Or winner has won the award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019. Lionel Messi is the only player to make a hat-trick of Ballon d'Or award in 2011. Later he extended his record to a consecutive fourth one in 2015 with Barcelona.
Cristiano Ronaldo with all of his five Ballon d'Ors. Image- football365
Where there is Messi, there must be a Ronaldo. With only one Ballon d'Or behind Messi, Ronaldo was now five of that golden prize. The Portuguese captain was far behind in the all-time Ballon d'Or race till 2012 from Messi. However, a flurry of Champions League Tiles and goals earned him two consecutive Ballon d'Or wards in 2013, 2014 and 2016, 2017 took him close to the Argentine. Ronaldo's 2017 Ballon d'Or points was a staggering 946 which is still a record. Till now in his 12 appearances in the top three of the Ballon d'Or race, Ronaldo has the most number of Ballon d'Or points.
Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set to join Real Madrid with reports suggesting that the Liverpool defender has finally agreed to move. Alexander-Arnold has been Real Madrid's biggest transfer target over the past few years. After Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, Los Blancos boss Florentino Perez's main target was Trent. However, over the past few years, Trent declined all the Los Blancos offers.
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According to reports from Caught Offside, Los Blancos has finally secured the signing of the English Full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. According to the reports, Trent will join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer transfer window. Real Madrid has been working on this scene for over two years, and finally, Trent declined Liverpool's every offer and wants to join Real Madrid.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this January with Los Blancos keen on restricting a deal despite being able to join as a free agent in the summer. Moreover, Trent wants to stay at Liverpool this season and now he has struck a verbal agreement with Los Blancos' boss Carlo Ancelotti (according to Marca). But it remains unclear whether the agreement means the deal will go through this month.
Liverpool already rejected a bid from Real Madrid in this winter transfer window. Although Liverpool and Real Madrid's management have remained quiet about this deal, it is looking like Trent wants to finish this season as a Liverpool player before waving goodbye to the Reds.
Image Credit: Liverpool FC
Trent is a talented right-back and has been a key player for Liverpool in recent years his quality has caught the eyes of Real Madrid's management. European giants like Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona were also in this transfer saga competing with Real Madrid, but Trent himself chose the Los Blancos. Liverpool's manager Arne Slot tried everything to convince the player to stay, but it seems that the English full-back already made his decision to move to the Spanish capital, where he will join Carlo Ancelotti's managed side.
Bellingham started in Thomas Tuchel's first starting XI as England's boss. It was the 41st appearance of the 21-year-old. The English midfielder overtook Wayne Rooney for the most senior appearance for the England national football team at 21 or younger. The former Manchester United legend made 40 appearances.
41 - Jude Bellingham is making his 41st appearance for England, overtaking Wayne Rooney's record (40) for most games for the senior side while aged 21 or younger. Baton. pic.twitter.com/wBVzvIiFlL
Jude Bellingham made his senior debut for the National side being a 17-year-old in November 2020 on his debut England triumphed with a 3-0 victory over Ireland in a friendly match. He has since made 41 appearances and scored 6 goals and provided 10 assists.
Jude Bellingham continued his good form against Albania on Friday as well. He got the ball in midfield and went past a couple of players before putting a cross for the debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and the debutant scored the goal and put his side a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute.
Harry Kane scored the second goal in the 77th minute and helped the Three Lions clinch a 2-0 victory over Albania. England is now at the top of the group k of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The group also has Latvia, Serbia, and Andorra along with England and Albania.
While England beat Albania 2-0, Jude Bellingham spoke about things the Tuchel's managed side need to improve. Assessing his side's performance Jude said: (Via England Football)
I think we had clear ideas on what we wanted to do and how we wanted to play. We tried that as much as possible. I know it is difficult when you play against a team that sits so low and is so compact.
At times the game takes you a different direction. You want to go on the ball and move around but generally, we stuck to the plan really well. We had a really good week of training, and it was a good way to start the new era.
Uruguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Why is Lionel Messi not playing?
Lionel Messi has been excluded from the Argentina squad that will take on Uruguay and Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in March. In this article, we explain the reason.
Lionel Scaloni announced a 26-member squad on March 17th, excluding the World Cup-winning captain., sparking debates among the Albiceleste fans.
However, reports suggested that Messi might have sustained an injury during the Major League Soccer game for Inter Miami, making it impossible for him to attend the national fixture.
Sportz Point breaks down why Lionel Messi will not play against Uruguay and later against Brazil.
Why is Lionel Messi not playing?
(Image Credit | AFP)
The 37-year-old Argentine forward sustained a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle during Inter Miami's MLS encounter against Atalanta United on March 16th, Sunday.
π¨β οΈ Understand Leo Messi completed a scan in the morning after the game vs Atlanta United last night.
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Although Lionel Messi opened the scoring and led Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory, it has been revealed that he has suffered an injury that might keep him out of international duties.
Inter Miami issued an official statement on March 18th, stating Messi's injury updates. The statement reads:
Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for captain Leo Messi.
Messi underwent an MRI this morning to assess the extent of the discomfort in his adductor region, which he experienced during last nightβs match against Atlanta United.
The examinationβs findings confirmed the presence of a low-grade injury in the adductor muscle. His clinical progress and response to treatment will determine his availability for competition.
The Argentina captain himself posted a story on Instagram which contains a photo of him in the national shirt, and he conveyed his disappointment in a short statement.
It's a shame to miss these two very special matches with the national team against Uruguay and Brazil. As always, I wanted to be there, but at the last minute, a minor injury forced me to take a break before playing again left me out. From here, I'll be cheering and supporting you like any other fan. Go Argentina!
These statements confirm that he's not expected to be sidelined for long but will miss the upcoming matches with Uruguay on March 22nd and Brazil on March 26th.
βοΈ Lionel Messi makes his own statement on the injury via his Instagram account:
However, Messi will have to wait until before donning the national crest again. In the June international break, when Argentina will travel to play against Chile on June 4th and will take on Colombia on June 9th.
Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg: Merino's injury time goal helps Sapin draw 2-2 against 10 men Dutch team
Read the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-finals 1st leg highlights as Mikel Merino's injury time goal helped Spain draw 2-2 against Netherlands.
Hello and welcome to another big night of international football. Tonight, we will be covering three out of four UEFA Nations League 2025 quarterfinals.
This is Koushik Biswas, with the buildup, news, LIVE updates, scores and free commentary of the Netherlands vs Spain UEFA Nations League 2025 Quarter-final 1st Leg match.
In the last six games, the Dutch team have been undefeated but only won two of those six games. In the meantime, the EURO 2024 Champions, Spain, have not lost a single game since lifting the title and have won five out of six games in the UEFA Nations League.
So, this sets up to be a thrilling counter between two proud footballing nations. Therefore, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Netherlands vs Spain match from the web desk.
Enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Mar 20, 2025, 10:36 PM
Final Verdict
Not many people saw this comingβhardly anyone pegged the Dutch to come out on top before the match kicked off. However, Koemanβs men came so close to earning every bit of a well-deserved victory.
They started off a little wobbly, sure, but soon found their rhythm, moving the ball with confidence. Gakpo and Frimpong were electric out wide, constantly throwing the Spanish defense off balance, while the backline held strongβalmost to the very endβuntil Merino slipped one through.
What a ride itβs been! Thatβs all from us on this live blogβthanks for sticking with us through every twist and turn. Good night. See you on Sunday for the second leg.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:42 PM
Full-time | NED 2-2 ESP
An injury time equaliser from substitute Mikel Merino helps Spain extend their undefeated run to 22 games now.
We move to the second leg with everything at square.
A 93rd-minute equaliser from Mikel Merino helps Spain hold on to a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands!
Nico Williams with a shot from the left, and Verbruggen made only a half save.
Merino was at the right place to take advantage of the rebound ball.
Big, big goal!
NED 2-2 ESP
Mar 20, 2025, 9:37 PM
90+1' | Change for Netherlands
Reijnders is replaced by Wieffer.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:36 PM
90' | 5 minutes added
5 minutes have been added as injury time.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:34 PM
89' | Huijsen takes a chance
Huijsen takes a chance with a long range left-footed shot.
He was on-target but Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:34 PM
88' | Van Dijk makes a block
Oyarzabal with a volley from close range but Van Dijk was there to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:32 PM
86' | Save from Verbruggen
Top-class save from Verbruggen. Huijsen found Nico making a run. Nico then went inside the box and sent a curling shot.
Verbruggen had to dive to his left to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:29 PM
84' | Change for Spain
Final change for Spain. Merino replaces Ruiz.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:28 PM
84' | Change for Netherlands
Depay is replaced by De Ligt.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:27 PM
82' | Direct red card for Hato
A straight red card for Hato for a dangerous challenge on Le Normand.
The Netherlands are down to 10 men.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:24 PM
79' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Virgil Van Dijk for a foul inside the box during the corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM
77' | Le Normand with a great interception
Xavi Simons was running away with the ball and made an effort at the goal. But, Le Normand came running from behind to let it go for a corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:23 PM
76' | Chance for NIco
Chance for Nico Williams but he could not hold on to the ball with his first touch.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:19 PM
73' | Changes for Netherlands
Out: FDJ, Kluivert
In: Koopmeiners, Simons
Mar 20, 2025, 9:18 PM
72' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Perez for a sliding tackle on Frimpong. He will miss the second leg.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:17 PM
72' | Save from Verbruggen
A deflection from Van Dink was going into the goal and Verbruggen dived to his left to make the save.
Mar 20, 2025, 9:16 PM
HE MAKES THEM COUNT
4 - Tijjani Reijnders is the first player in history to put @OnsOranje in front with each of his first-ever four goals for the Netherlands. Advantage. pic.twitter.com/oDcsZ5cRBe
Frimpong did all the running for him, and his cutback found a running Reijnders, who made no mistake inside the box.
Netherlands have the lead.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:51 PM
Second half starts!
We are back from the break.
Spain starts things off!
Mar 20, 2025, 8:36 PM
Half-time | NED 1-1 ESP
Spain started the game like the Champions of Europe and Nico Williams gave them the lead. But, since then, Netherlands have attacked like a team on a mission.
Gakpo found the equaliser, and they could have had a few more if Simon was not there.
Cubarsi had to leave the field due to injury, and Dean Huijsen replaced him.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:33 PM
45' | Two minutes added
Two minutes added to the first-half as Lamine Yamal miss-hit the free-kick.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:32 PM
45' | Yellow card
Free-kick for Spain from a dangerous position as Gakpo pushed Pedro Porro down. Yellow card for him.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:29 PM
42' | Reijnders hits the crossbar
Frimpong, with the corss and Reijnders, went for the side volley and kissed the crossbar with his effort.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:28 PM
41' | Dean Huijsen makes his debut
Dean Huijsen, who was born in the Netherlands, makes his international debut in the Netherlands, against Netherlands.
He replaces Cubarsi.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:27 PM
39' | Cubarsi is down
He was limping for a bit, and now he is down. He is getting medial attention and will be replaced.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:26 PM
39' | Cucurella gets a verbal warning
It is not a yellow card for the defender but he gets a verbal warning from the referee for a foul on Frimpong
Mar 20, 2025, 8:23 PM
36' | Simon makes a save
Huge save!
Simon made himself big as Depay had the chance to extend the lead for them from close range.
Chance missed for the home side.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:22 PM
35' | Save from Verbruggen
Lamine Yamal with an outside-the-boot flick pass from Zubimendi. Zubimendi went for the volley, and Verbruggen had to go down to his side quickly to make the save.
Netherlands are putting their feet on the accelerator.
Gakpo with a menacing cross and Simon had to be quick to get a touch to it to nuilfy the attack.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:16 PM
28' | Gakpo strikes | NED 1-1 ESP
The Dutch are level, and the fans are just over the moon!
Gakpo strikes for them.
Frimpong had a great run to keep the ball in play and then pass it across. After a poor clearance from Cubarsi, Kluivert found Gakpo at the edge of the box.
The Liverpool striker did not miss the chance with a bullet strike.
All square now.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:12 PM
24' | Sapin defenders have been solid
Cucurella, Cubarsi, and Le Normand have been solid so far, not letting Dutch strikers have any space in the final third.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:10 PM
21' | Chance for Van Dijk
The Dutch captain had the chance to score after Hato brought down the corner so that he could go for the goal.
But, he was not on target,
Mar 20, 2025, 8:08 PM
20' | First corner of the match
First corner of the match goes to Netherlands.
Le Normand went for a hard tackle against Gakpo and he conceded the corner.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:06 PM
19' | Morata should have scored here
Porro with a long cross from Nico, and then Cucurella sent a lobbed ball for Moraata to hit the net.
But, he missed the chance.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:05 PM
15' | Cucurella has been excellent for Spain so far
The Chelsea defender makes another block inside the box to eliminate any chances for Netherlands.
Mar 20, 2025, 8:01 PM
12' | Long way to go though
With early goals, teams always get the chance to make a comeback.
Netherlands, with the support behind them, will look to do the same.
Gakpo nearly found Frimpong inside the box. But Cucurella came from behind to make the interception and it was an easy save for Simon.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:57 PM
9' | Nico Williams scores | NED 0-1 ESP
Nico Williams scores for Spain.
Great pressing from Lamine Yamal, who took the ball away from Hato, and the Pedri passed it across Nico for him to make a quick turn and send it past Verbruggen.
Spain take the lead.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:55 PM
7' | Spain controlling the game
Spain are looking in control with central defenders and mid-fielders enjoying more possession on the ball.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:54 PM
That special header!
Fans celebrate Van Persieβs legendary diving header against Spain in the 2014 World Cup.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
LIVE Score
Mar 20, 2025, 7:51 PM
3' | Gakpo misses the target
Netherlands with their first attack of the night.
After a swap of play from right to left, Gakpo took a chance with a long range shot.
He was off-target, though.
Mar 20, 2025, 7:50 PM
2' | Pedri makes an effort at the goal
Within the first two minutes, we have Spain making an attack.
Starting XI: B. Verbruggen, L. Geertruida, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, J. Hato, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders, J. Frimpong, J. Kluivert, C. Gakpo, M. Depay.
Subs: Nick Olij, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas, Kenneth Taylor, Mats Wieffer, Xavi Simons, Teun Koopmeiners, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey.
Mar 20, 2025, 6:20 PM
Recent form | Netherlands
Date
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Result
20 Nov 24
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 - 1
Netherlands
D
17 Nov 24
Netherlands
4 - 0
Hungary
W
15 Oct 24
Germany
1 - 0
Netherlands
L
12 Oct 24
Hungary
1 - 1
Netherlands
D
11 Sept 24
Netherlands
2 - 2
Germany
D
Goals Scored (Conceded)
8 / 5
Games over 2.5 goals
2 / 5
Mar 20, 2025, 6:18 PM
Recent form | Spain
Date
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Result
19 Nov 24
Spain
3 - 2
Switzerland
W
16 Nov 24
Denmark
1 - 2
Spain
W
16 Oct 24
Spain
3 - 0
Serbia
W
13 Oct 24
Spain
1 - 0
Denmark
W
9 Sept 24
Switzerland
1 - 4
Spain
W
Goals Scored (Conceded)
13 / 4
Games over 2.5 goals
4 / 5
Mar 20, 2025, 6:08 PM
Netherlands Squad
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Nick Olij, Mark Flekken,
Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, JurriΓ«n Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Jorrel Hato, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jeremie Frimpong, Matthijs de Ligt, Youri Baas,
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Mar 20, 2025, 2:49 PM
Tonight's Venue | De Kuip
Mar 20, 2025, 2:48 PM
Match Details
Match: Netherlands vs Spain
Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2025 quarter-finals, 1st Leg
Explore the top 10 best football managers in Europe, featuring legendary managers like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, who led their teams to glory.
There are many top football managers right now in the world of football, with some experienced veterans in the game continuing a wonderful 2024 season, while some young football managers are trying to crave their name among the world's best. With the 2024-25 season at the midway, there is plenty of time for the managers to stake a claim that they are deserving of a higher spot among the top football mangers right now.
In this article from Sportz Point, explore the top 10 best football managers in Europe, featuring legendary managers like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, who led their teams to glory.
What will be the ranking factors?
Trophies they conquered
Recent success
Longevity in this sport
Performance compared to expectations
10 best Football Managers Worldwide right now:
RANK
MANAGERS
NATIONALITY
CURRENT CLUB
1.
Pep Guardiola
Spanish
Manchester City
2.
Carlo Ancelotti
Italian
Real Madrid
3.
Arne Slot
Dutch
Liverpool FC
4.
Simone Inzaghi
Italian
Inter Milan
5.
Xabi Alonso
Spanish
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
6.
Mikel Arteta
Spanish
Arsenal FC
7.
Diego Simeone
Argentine
Atletico Madrid
8.
Jurgen Klopp
German
Currently unattached with any clubs
9.
Hansi Flick
German
FC Barcelona
10.
Unai Emery
Spanish
Aston Villa
10. Unai Emery | Aston Villa:
Image Credit: The Times
Before the 2023-24 season kicked off very few would have given Aston Villa a chance to claim a spot in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25, but Unai Emery ensured that the Villains finished in the top four. The Spanish tactician has been highly regarded and among the top football managers right now. He won multiple UEFA Europa League with Sevilla. Nevertheless, Unai Emery has developed multiple players like John McGinn, Olie Watkins, and Enzi Konsas.
Unai Emery's trophy cabinet:
4x Europa League winner (1x with Villarreal CF in 2020-21, and 3x with Sevilla FC in 2013-14, 14-15, and 15-16)
1x French Champion with Paris Saint Germain (2017-18)
2x French Cup Winner with Paris Saint Germain (2016-17 and 2017-18)
2x French League Cup winner with Paris Saint Germain (2016-17 and 2017-18)
2x French Super Cup winner with Paris Saint Germain (2016-17 and 2017-18)
9. Hansi Flick | FC Barcelona:
Image Credit: Barca Universal
While his reputation was in the mud after a poor managerial spell in charge of the German national football team, Hansi Flick has reminded the world why he is among the top football managers right now. The former Bayern Munich settled in nicely at Camp Nou and had the Catalan giants flying at the top. Hansi Flick has proved himself to be an intelligent and tactically brilliant manager.
Hansi Flick's trophy cabinet:
1x FIFA World Cup with Germany (2014)
1x FIFA Club World Cup winner with Bayern Munich (2020-21)
1x UEFA Champions League winner (2019-20)
2x Bundesliga Champion with Bayern Munich (2019-20 and 2020-21)
1x German Cup winner with Bayern Munich (2020-21)
1x German Super Cup winner with Bayern Munich (2019-20)
1x Spanish Super Cup winner with FC Barcelona (2024-25)
4x Baden Cup winner with Hoffenheim (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05)
8. Jurgen Klopp | Currently unattached with any clubs:
Image Credit: BBC
Jurgen Klopp is currently not a manager, having left Liverpool FC at the end of the 2023-24 campaign. However, he will be honorably remembered as one of the greatest managers in the Premier League and also one of the top football managers right now.
The German tactician made Liverpool from a mid-table team to one of the title contenders in the Premier League title race. He now works in a non-coaching role for the Red Bull football group.
Jurgen Klopp's trophy Cabinet:
1x UEFA Champions League winner with Liverpool FC (2018-19)
1x FIFA Club World Cup winner with Liverpool FC (2019-20)
1x Premier League winner with Liverpool FC (2019-20)
1x English FA Cup winner with Liverpool FC (2021-22)
1x EFL Cup winner with Liverpool FC (2021-22 and 2023-24)
1x English Super Cup winner with Liverpool FC (2022-23)
1x UEFA Super Cup winner with Liverpool FC (2019-20)
2x Bundesliga Champions with Borussia Dortmund (2010-11, 2011-12)
1x German Cup winner with Borussia Dortmund (2011-12)
2x German Super Cup winner (2013-14 and 2014-15)
7. Diego Simeone | Atletico Madrid:
Image Credit: Atletico Madrid
One of the longest-serving managers in Europe's top five leagues, Diego Simeone is floating among the top football managers right now. In the 2023-24 campaign, Atletico Madrid enjoyed another successful team as they qualified for the UEFA Champions League yet again.
The disappointment will come with the lack of silverware collected as Atletico Madrid was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season in the quarterfinals despite being one of the favorites to win the title.
Diego Simeone's trophy cabinet:
2x Spanish Champion with Atletico Madrid (2020-21 and 2013-14)
2x UEFA Super Cup Champions with Atletico Madrid (2012-13 and 2018-19)
2x UEFA Europa League winner with Atletico Madrid (2011-12 and 2017-18)
1x Spanish Super Cup winner with Atletico Madrid (2013-14)
1x Spanish Cup winner with Atletico Madrid (2012-13)
2x Argentine Champions 1x with Club Estudiantes de La Plata (2005-06) and 1x with River Plate (2007-08)
6. Mikel Arteta | Arsenal:
Image Credit: CNN
Arsenal fans would back their boss as the best on the planet as Mikel Arteta has transformed the club's fortunes in recent years and had them in contention to win the Premier League title for a second successive season.
If the Gunners had become champions of England for the first time in 20 years, the Spanish tactician would have been praised as a hero. Despite, his failure to conquer silverware, he is one of the top football managers right now.
Mikel Arteta's trophy Cabinet:
2x English Champion with Manchester City (2017-18 and 2018-19)
2x English FA Cup winner 1x with Arsenal (2019-20) and 1x with Manchester City (2018-19)
3x English Super Cup Winner 1x with Manchester City (2018-19) and 2x with Arsenal (2020-21 and 2023-24)
Note: Mikel Arteta was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City.
5. Xabi Alonso | Bayer 04 Leverkusen:
Image Credit: GOAL
The work Xabi Alonso has done during his two seasons at Bayer Leverkusen is incredible. His team went on the longest unbeaten run in Europe's top 10 leagues and knocked Bayern Munich off their Bundesliga rest for the first time in over a decade, because of his tactical masterclass he is among the top football managers right now.
Alonso lifted the German league title and added the 2024 DFB Pokal to Leverkusen's trophy cabinet, but he ultimately fell short in the Europa League, overall, it was a tremendous season.
Xabi Alonso's trophy cabinet:
1x Bundesliga Champion with Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2023-24)
1x German Super Cup winner with Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2023-24)
1x DFB Pokal winner with Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2023-24)
4. Simone Inzaghi | Inter Milan:
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To be ranked above the likes of Klopp, Alonso, and Arteta in 2024 is an incredible achievement and a testament to the work Simone Inzaghi has done at Inter Milan. The Serie A title returned to the Italian giants after they secured the trophy in the best way possible, against fierce rivals AC Milan at the San Siro.
He also came so close to being the first Inter boss to bring the Champions League back to Italy in the 2022/23 season, narrowly losing in the final against Manchester City. Surely, he is among the top football managers right now.
Simone Inzaghi's trophy cabinet:
1x Italian Champion with Inter Milan (2023-24)
3x Italian Cup winner 1x with Lazio (2018-19) and 2x with Inter Milan (2021-22 and 2022-23)
2x Coppa Italia winner with Lazio (2013-14 and 2014-15)
1x Italian Supercoppa winner with Lazio (2014-15)
-5x Italian Super Cup winner 2x with Lazio (2017-18 and 2019-20) and 3x with Inter Milan (2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24)
Note: He was Lazio's under-19 team coach
3. Arne Slot | Liverpool FC:
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After a solid run with Feyenoord, Arne Slot was chosen to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool last summer. Considering the legacy that the former coach left behind at Anfield, Slot had a lot to live up to, and it would have been easy for the pressure to get to him quickly.
Instead, he's taken the Reds and shot them straight to the top of the Premier League. He enjoyed the best start of any manager in Liverpool's history and is showing no signs of slowing down right now. His managerial spell with Feyenoord was enough to make his name among the top football managers right now.
Arne Slot's trophy Cabinet:
1x Dutch Champion with Feyenoord (2022-23)
1x Dutch Cup winner with Feyenoord (2022-23)
2. Carlo Ancelotti | Real Madrid CF:
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As one of the few people to have won the European Cup as both a player and manager, Carlo Ancelottiwill leave an ever-lasting legacy. The Italian first dipped his toe in the world of management in 1995 and, almost three decades later, he is still among the top football managers right now.
The 65-year-old has won league titles in four of the top five European leagues: England, Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, and most recently secured a Spanish league and Champions League double.
Carlo Ancelotti's trophy cabinet:
5x UEFA Champions League winner 2x with AC Milan (2002-03, 2006-07) and 3x with Real Madrid (2013-14, 2021-22, 2022-23)
2x Spanish Champion with Real Madrid (2021-22 and 2023-24)
1x Premier League Champion with Chelsea (2009-10)
1x Italian Champion with AC Milan (2003-04)
1x French Champion with Paris Saint-German (2012-13)
1x German Champion with Bayern Munich (2016-17)
3x FIFA Club World Cup Champion 1x with AC Milan (2007-08), 2x with Real Madrid (2014-15 & 2022-23)
1x FIFA Intercontinental Cup winner with Real Madrid (2023-24)
5x UEFA Super Cup winner 2x with AC Milan (2003-04, 2007-08) and 3x with Real Madrid (2014-15, 2022-23, 2024-25)
2x Spanish Cup winner (2013-14 and 2022-23)
1x Italian Cup winner (2002-03)
2x German Super Cup winner (2016-17 & 2017-18)
2x Spanish Super Cup winner with Real Madrid (2021-22 and 2023-24)
1x English Super Cup winner with Chelsea (2009-10)
1. Pep Guardiola | Manchester City:
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Pep Guardiola ranks first among the top football managers right now. Pep Guardiola still has enough credit in the bank to be regarded as the best manager in world football. Manchester City won a fourth consecutive Premier League title under the former Barcelona man, and yet 2023/24 still felt like a slightly underwhelming campaign. Those are the high standards set by the Catalan genius.
Guardiola has cemented himself as one of the greatest managers of all time. While his side has struggled as of late, there is no doubt that the former Barcelona man is still the best manager in the world.
Pep Guardiola's trophy cabinet:
3x UEFA Champions League winner 2x with FC Barcelona (2008-09 & 2010-11) and 1x with Manchester City (2022-23)
4x FIFA Club World Cup winner 2x with FC Barcelona (2008-09 & 2010-11) 1x with Bayern Munich (2013-14) and 1x with Manchester City (2023-24)
3x German Champion with Bayern Munich (2013-14, 2015-16, and 2014-15)
3x Spanish Champion with FC Barcelona (2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11)
6x English Champion with Manchester City (2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24)
4x UEFA Super Cup winner: 1x with Manchester City (2023-24), 1x with Bayern Munich (2013-14), 2x with FC Barcelona (2009-10 and 2011-12)
2x DFB Pokal winner with Bayern Munich (2013-14 and 2015-16)
2x English FA Cupo winner with Manchester City (2018-19 and 2022-23)
2x Spanish Cup winner with FC Barcelona (2008-09 and 2011-12)
3x Spanish Super Cup winner with FC Barcelona (2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12)
4x EFL Cup winner with Manchester City (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21)
3x English Super Cup winner with Manchester City (2018-19, 2019-20, 2024-25)
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