Nominees for UEFA Men's player of the year and coach of the year
UEFA announced the shortlist for the Men's Player of the Year award. One of De Bruyne, Jorginho or Kanté will win UEFA Men's Player of the Year for 2020/21
UEFA has announced their nominees for the player of the year award for the 2020/21 season. They have also announced the shortlist for the men's coach of the year. One of Kevin De Bruyne, Jorginho or N'Golo Kanté will win the UEFA Men's Player of the Year for 2020/21. It is the first all-midfield shortlist in the prize's 11-year history. The winner will be named along with the UEFA positional awards during the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday 26 August.
A jury comprising of 24 coaches of national teams that participated in the UEFA Euro 2020; 80 coaches of the clubs which played in the group stages of 2020/21 UCL and UEL; 55 journalists from each of UEFA's 55 member associations, selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group; selects three players by allocating respectively five points, three points and one point to each of them. However, coaches are not allowed to select players from their own team. Similarly, with the coaches the same process was followed however, coaches weren't allowed to vote for themselves.
He was the runners up in the award last year. However, it didn't affect him as he picked right from where he left off. He inspired City through to the premier league title and helped the team reach its maiden UCL final. However, a facial injury forced him off the pitch and ultimately resulting in a defeat for the team. With Belgium, he crashed out of the Euros in the quarter-finals against Italy.
Jorginho Became only the tenth player to win a European Cup and a EURO in the same year. He also started every EURO 2020 game for Italy and only missed just one game in the Blues' run to Champions League glory. However, many may argue about his actual contribution and may bring his individual performance into action, but his presence in the midfield was enough for his team to win the title.
He is probably the most impactful player on the Chelsea side. Although he has no individual goals or assists to his name in the competition, his defensive and intercepting role is what made the difference for Chelsea in the midfield. He also won the Player of the Match performances in both legs of Chelsea's semi-final win against Real Madrid and then the final against City. However, he crashed out of the Euros with an upset caused to France by Switzerland.
Arguably one of the best managers in history guided City to their first-ever Champions League final. He helped the Blues reach the top spot in England once again, winning the Premier League staying 12 points clear and also the League Cup.
The man who made quite the impossible happen for the Azzurri's. From failing to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup to win UEFA EURO 2020 in thrilling style, Mancini crowned fixed the broken crown on Italy's head. Moreover, they did it in a flawless way with the final being their 34th game unbeaten.
Thomas Tuchel is the only man to reach the UEFA Champions League final twice in a row with two different clubs. He did it a year ago with PSG but fell short against Bayern, however, his second time was a charm when he bagged the shrine with Chelsea defeating the ever-favourites Manchester City 1-0 in the final. He helped the London blues win their second UCL title, and made an incredible turnaround for the club after joining mid-season replacing Frank Lampard.
The Rest of the Top 10:
4. Unai Emery (Villarreal) – 64 points 5. Diego Simeone (Atlético de Madrid) – 29 points 6. Antonio Conte (Internazionale, now a free agent) – 19 points 7. Gareth Southgate (England) – 18 points 8. Christophe Galtier (LOSC Lille, now at Nice) – 16 points 9. Ole Gunnar Solskjær (Manchester United) – 14 points 10. Kasper Hjulmand (Denmark) – 11 points
Hello and welcome to another day of LIVE football coverage on Sportz Point. Tonight, we have one of the biggest rivalries in football history scheduled for us.
Manchester United are in the 13th position on the points table with only 37 points, and Ruben Amorim would love to add more three to that after his first Manchester derby as United boss.
In the meantime, Pep Guardiola, who had tasted defeat in the Champions League, last time he faced Ruben Amorim as a Sporting Cp coach, won't mind taking the revenge.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Manchester Derby.
LIVE Updates
Apr 6, 2025, 3:34 PM
Final Score
Apr 6, 2025, 5:32 PM
Final verdict
It was eventually a boring, actionless Manchester Derby where both teams could have been better. City lacked the depth in their attacking front, while United could not take the chances in the second half.
Zirkzee tried his best to do some damage in the second half, while Bruno was the best player on the field and won the Player of the Match award as well.
But, in the end, both teams looked like the Premier League is done for them, and they now need to end the season as quickly as possible.
This was Koushik Biswas with the real-time updates for you. I hope you enjoyed the coverage.
Ugarte went for quick volley but missed the target.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:57 PM
69' | Onana with another save
Marmoush with a beautiful and powerful side volley. But, it went straight to Onana.
Onana, with sun on his face, did well to make the save.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:55 PM
67' | Yellow card
Dalot gets the yellow card for pulling down Doku.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:53 PM
65' | Onana makes a save
Marmouns with a curling inswinging free-kick and Onana had a good look at it before making a dive to make the save.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:52 PM
Who will break the deadlock?
Apr 6, 2025, 4:50 PM
62' | Is it a penalty?
Ruben Dias dived inside the penalty box to block a cross from Dorgu.
But, it came off his chest.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:47 PM
58' | TOP CLASS FROM NUNES
Top class from Nunes as Bruno clipped one from the right for Dorgu to head the ball inside the goal.
Nunes came flying and headed the ball away for a corner.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:46 PM
58' | Change for United
In: Lindelof
Out: Maguire
Apr 6, 2025, 4:45 PM
57' | Change for City
In: Doku
Out: Foden
Apr 6, 2025, 4:43 PM
54' | Good from Ederson
Ederson first dealt with a deflection from close range and then grabbed a cross from the left by coming out aggressively.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:41 PM
53' | Easy for Onana
Easy grab for Onana as Kevin went for a shot from outside the box with his left-foot.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:39 PM
Will Amorim win first first Manchester derby?
Apr 6, 2025, 4:37 PM
48' | Chance for Foden
Huge chance for Foden as Marmoush's missed ball fell nicely for him.
But after a poor first touch, he allowed Mazaroui to clear that one.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:34 PM
46' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Beranrdo Silva for a foul on Garnacho.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:33 PM
Second half starts!
City starts things off in second half.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:19 PM
Half-time | MUN 0-0 MCI
No goals in the first half. Only one short on target from each team, and we had a timid half at Old Trafford.
Surely, we will see a few changes from both teams in the second half.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:16 PM
45' | 2 minutes added
2 minutes added as injury time.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:15 PM
44' | United asks for a yellow
Silva caught Bruno with a trailing leg. It looked worthy of a yellow, to be fair. But, the referee decided against it.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:12 PM
40' | Save from Ederson
Casemiro made a right-footed effort from close range. But, it went straight to Ederson.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:11 PM
40' | Gundo takes his chance
Gundogan, who is yet to score since returning to Etihad from Barcelona, took a chance with a right-footed shot.
But, he missed the target.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:10 PM
A few good run from Marmoush
Apr 6, 2025, 4:08 PM
Will he find the net tonight?
Apr 6, 2025, 4:03 PM
31' | Ooooppsss
Onana could not reach for the corner flying in from the left. But Mazraoui was there head the ball away from danger.
Apr 6, 2025, 4:00 PM
29' | Chance for Ugarte
Garnacho won the ball back for United, and he quickly played it to Bruno. The Portuguese then clipped the ball over for Ugarte to go for a volley. But, he could not make a great connection.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:59 PM
27' | Another chance for Dorgu
Bruno Fernandes with a good ball for Dorgu, wide on the left. Though they were expecting a cross from him, Dorgu decided to go for a shot.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:55 PM
Chance for Dorgu
Chance for Dorgu to latch on to a cutback from right.
But as he was getting closed down by Silva, a heavy touch did not help him make a use of the chance.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:54 PM
22' | Maguire to rescue again
Kevin found Foden making a run inside the box via a through ball.
However, Harry Maguire came running before Foden could make use of that pass from Kevin.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:51 PM
20' | Chance for United
Huge chance for United. Dalot with a clipped ball from right into the box.
But, Garnacho could not latch on to that after slipping inside the box.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:49 PM
18' | Save from Onana
One touch and quick turn from Kevin de Bruyne before he went for a left-footed shot.
However, the Belgian could not find the power he was looking for.
Easy save for Onana.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:47 PM
16' | Maguire does well
Harry Maguire did well to make a run from the behind to stop Marmoush going for a left-footed effort. Corner for City.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:46 PM
A few early chance created by Foden
Apr 6, 2025, 3:43 PM
12' | Foden is down
Phil Foden is down after a tackle from Casemiro.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:42 PM
10' | Foden misses the target
Nunes did well in making the run before passing the ball to Foden. Foden first went a bit deep and then took a chance with a left-footed shot.
His effort went left to the goal.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:40 PM
8' | Foden and KDB build up
Ugarte gave the ball in the mid-field and Foden took the advantage to go closer to the box, before passing it to the right to Kevin, who was found off-side by an inch.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:38 PM
4' | City have their breath back
After facing pressure in the first two minutes of the game, Manchester City now have the ball back and are looking to build up the momentum.
Apr 6, 2025, 3:33 PM
1' | Nearly a penalty
Nearly a penalty for United. Garnacho is brought down by Dias at the edge of the box.
Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund are coming in for Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee as Ruben Amorim made two changes to the starting XI that lost against Nottingham Forrest in the last match.
Apr 6, 2025, 2:42 PM
In case you do not know - Kevin to leave City at the end of the season
Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Kevin de Bruyne returned to the starting XI for Manchester City for the Manchester derby, with Champions League qualification on the line.
Manchester Derby Stats since Premier League era started in 1992
Statistic
Manchester United
Manchester City
Overall
Total Wins
26
20
-
Home Wins
12
11
-
Away Wins
14
9
-
Total Matches Played
-
-
55
Draws
-
-
9
Apr 6, 2025, 11:02 AM
Who's ahead in head-to-head in Manchester Derby?
Statistic
Value
Total Matches Played
195
Manchester United Wins
80
Manchester City Wins
62
Draws
53
Goal Statistic
-
Apr 6, 2025, 10:58 AM
Tonight's Venue | Old Trafford Stadium
Apr 6, 2025, 10:55 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Manchester Derby live on Star Sports Select HD TV Channel and also can LIVE stream the match on JioHotstar app and website with paid subscription.
Fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists: Kevin De Bruyne leaves on a high note
In this article, we explore the footballers who needed the fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists, as Kevin De Bruyne tops the list with 237 games.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Belgian midfield maestro joined the Blue side of Manchester in 2015 and went on to mark a glittering 10-year career with the club, winning numerous personal and team accolades.
Fewest games needed to reach 100 Premier League assists:
◉ 237 - Kevin De Bruyne ◎ 293 - Cesc Fàbregas ◎ 367 - Ryan Giggs ◎ 445 - Wayne Rooney ◎ 559 - Frank Lampard
The 33-year-old midfielder has accumulated a total of 118 assists in his Premier League career across two spells with Manchester City and Chelsea, having tallied 280 appearances.
However, Kevin De Bruyne is the fastest player to register 100 assists in the Premier League, having played the fewest games among the footballers who have reached this milestone.
Here are the footballers who needed the fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists.
Fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists
237 - Kevin De Bruyne*
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Kevin de Bruyne reached the 100-assist milestone in the Premier League in just 237 games, leaving behind some legendary figures who made it to this mark.
City's legendary midfielder registered his 100th assist in the competition on 8 April 2023 in Man City's 4-1 away win against Southampton. He also became the fifth player to bag a hundred assists in Premier League history.
Kevin De Bruyne reaches 100 assists in the Premier League.
De Bruyne has a total of 118 assists in his Premier League career, spanning 280 games for Chelsea and Manchester City, which is also the second-most PL assists of all time.
Cesc Fabregas, the Spanish midfield wizard, bagged a total of 111 assists across his 350 appearances for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League.
Fabregas, now retired, earned his 100th Premier League assist on 31 December 2016, in his 293rd appearance in Chelsea's 4–2 home victory over Stoke City.
Febregas is also the third player on the list who has the most assists in Premier League history, while 70 of these came at Arsenal, with the other 41 coming in a Chelsea shirt.
367 - Ryan Giggs
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Ryan Giggs, the legendary Manchester United winger, tops the list for the most assists in Premier League history with a staggering 162 assists in 632 appearances, which is also the third-most PL appearances in history.
The Welsh legend took 367 games to reach the 100-assist milestone, having spent almost 25 years at Old Trafford before retiring in 2014.
Giggs is also the most decorated footballer in English football history, winning a record 34 trophies with Manchester United.
445 - Wayne Rooney
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Wayne Rooney is another Manchester United legend who made it to this list, having bagged a total of 103 assists in the Premier League in 491 appearances across Manchester United and Everton.
The English football legend achieved his 100th Premier League assist on November 6, 2016, during Man United's 3-1 away victory against Swansea City, his 445th PL appearance. He had two assists in the match, both for Zlatan Ibrahimović, with the first of these being his milestone 100th assist in the league.
Swansea 1-3 Manchester United. Goals from Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic seals a crucial win for the reds. #MUFC
Interestingly, that first assist for Ibrahimović also marked the 25,000th goal scored in Premier League history.
559 - Frank Lampard
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Frank Lampard, the legendary midfielder for Chelsea, reached the 100-assist landmark in 559 appearances in the Premier League. The milestone assist came in Chelsea's memorable 7-1 victory at home against Aston Villa on March 27, 2010.
Lampard had a total of 102 assists in PL in a total of 609 appearances, having spent different spells across Chelsea, Manchester City, and West Ham United.
Remarkably, he is the only midfielder to have scored over 150 goals and provided over 100 assists in Premier League history.
(*the only active player on this list. The stats are accurate as of 5 April 2025)
Real Madrid stars could be banned before their intense clash against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Antoine Rudiger could reportedly be banned for their UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal. Read the full story in this article from Sportz Point.
One of the incidents being examined is a gesture of Antonio Rudiger's cut-throat celebrations towards the Atletico Madrid's fan base. Meanwhile, some video footage is circulating on social media, showing that Mbappe is making a gesture of groin-squeezing during the triumph celebrations. If the investigations lead to charges and a guilty sentence, the players could face disciplinary actions in the form of suspension, fines, or both.
UEFA's Statement:
🚨 UEFA announce they have opened an investigation into celebrations of Rüdiger, Ceballos, Mbappé and Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid vs Atlético game at the Metropolitano. pic.twitter.com/Ni4D54i71P
A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Daniel Ceballos Fernández, and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid CF on 12 March 2025.
What would Real Madrid's planning be?
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Real Madrid will eagerly await UEFA's final statement, as a ban for Vinicius, Rudiger, Ceballos, and Mbappe could significantly impact their preparations for the tie against Arteta. They will face the Gunners on April 8 in the Emirates Stadium, with the return fixture a week later in Santiago Bernabeu.
Previous Incidents:
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An example of similar behavior in the past led to financial fines and suspensions, setting an example that could influence UEFA’s decision on the current case. Last summer, during Euro 2024, England midfielder Jude Bellingham was fined 30,000 euros and handed a one-match suspended ban for a groin-squeezing gesture after scoring a late equalizer in England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia in the tournament’s Round of 16.
Another example occurred in 2019 when Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone received a 20,000 euro fine for a similar act after his team scored against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.
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Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined for six months with ACL Injury
Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich faced a big blow as Alphonso Davies was sidelined for six months with an ACL injury. Read how it happened and when it happened.
Bayern Munich's Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies will miss six months due to a torn ACL, ending his season. The left-back suffered the injury during Canada's 2-1 victory over the United States of America last weekend. As a result, he was replaced after just 12 minutes. Even though the players and coaching staff seemed initially upbeat. It appears that the problem is more serious than previously.
Bayern Munich's Left Back Alphonso Davies sidelined for six months with ACL Injury | Image Credit: Sporting News
The Club revealed that Davies will now be sidelined for at least six months due to a tear in his right knee's cruciate ligament. This conclusion was made after tests on the issue were conducted in Munich on Wednesday. He is scheduled for surgery, on Wednesday.
Dayot Upamecano will be out for an extended period.
Bayern Munich, who continue to be in the running for the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League this season were depressed by the news. The team will also need to address Dayot Upamecano's absence for several weeks due to left knee soreness. So, Alphonso Davies' news is not the only issue for the Bavarians from the international break.
🚨 Bayern confirm Alphonso Davies has suffered ACL injury and he will be out for 6 months.
Dayot Upamecano will also be sidelined for several weeks with loose joints in his left knee. pic.twitter.com/Iai9gdgs9X
Alphonso Davies has been a consistent member of the Bayern Munich team, this season. In 30 games across all the competitions, he contributed three goals including two assists. With eight games remaining in the Bundesliga title race, Bayern Munich led Bayer Leverkusen by six points. Next Month, the German giant will play Inter Milan in a crucial UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match.
Sporting Director Max Eberl on the injuries to Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano. 💬
The Bavarians have been hit with a massive setback as they will miss Alphonso Davies for the remainder season, which means Vincent Kompany will have to play his alternative. Alphonso Davies has been impressive for the Bavarians under Vincent Kompany. His presence was significant for the team in the matches, helping them maintain their lead at the top of the table and keeping their UEFA Champions League aspiring alive.
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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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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