The ancient question – who is the best football leader of all time? – Have again sparked debate among football fans. Fourfourtwo The newspaper has tried to answer this subjective question, releases its list of the 50 best coaches in football history, Woke hot discussions at both pubs and online forums.
The ranking takes into account various factors, including trophy gathering, impact on sports and tactical innovation, making it a complex and very debated topic.
The list contains several managers from the modern era, which recognizes their significant achievements and impact on the game. Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola are remarkable examples.
Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United coach, and Guardiola, Manchester City’s current manager, represent two distinct leadership styles and have achieved remarkable successes with their respective clubs. Both have formed modern football considerably and built iconic heritage. But the list also contains legendary figures that have shaped the game’s history.
Guardiola’s high placement but not at the top
Although he led Manchester City to a fourth straight Premier League title and their first Champions League trophy, Pep Guardiola comes into a respectable fifth place on Fourfourtwos list.
His success in Barcelona (two European Cups), Bayern Munich and Manchester City emphasizes his tactical brilliance and trophy -winning ability. His influence on the modern game is undeniable; But his achievements, even though they are impressive, are not enough to take first place on this list.
Bill Shankly, legendary Liverpool coach, secures fourth place. He is credited for having transformed Liverpool from a middle team into a European power pack. His heritage extends beyond his three league titles and profits in the UEFA Cup; He laid the foundation for Liverpool’s future success during Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan.
Johan Cruyff, the third ranked manager, revolutionized Barcelona and prioritized technology and a unique style of play that continues to define the club’s identity today. His four league titles and the club’s first European Cup are proof of his groundbreaking approach. Rinus Michels, as number two, is praised for his groundbreaking “Total football” philosophy, a tactical approach that deeply influenced subsequent generations of managers, including Cruyff and Guardiola.
However, it is Sir Alex Ferguson who secures the top spot. Following initial struggles in Manchester United, orchestrated Ferguson a period of never-previously seen dominance and won 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League titles. His transformation of Manchester United into a global football power plant, over 26 years old, consolidates his claim as the best football manager of all time according to this ranking.
The list contains a wide range of managers, from different eras and nationalities, which reflects the football leadership’s diverse and evolving character. Notable managers such as Arrigo Sacchi, Matt Busby, Ernst Happel, Helenio Herrera and Valeriy Lobanovskyi also participate, which represents a rich history of innovation and success.
The inclusion of these managers from different eras and different playing styles emphasizes the complexity of the debate about “the greatest manager”, which emphasizes the difficulty of making a definitive assessment of such different contexts. In the end, this ranking serves as a valuable starting point for a debate, leading to further discussions and challenges preconceived sentences, and emphasizes the subjectivity that lies in assessing such remarkable performance.
The 50 Best Managers (Full List):
50 to 41: George Graham, Aime Jacquet, Luis Aragones, Bobby Robson, Bill Struth, Tele Santana, Diego Simeone, Albert Batteux, Rafael Benitez, Jill Ellis
40 to 31: Luiz Felipe Scolari, Udo Lattek, Guus Hiddink, Zinedine Zidane, Bill Nicholson, Victor Maslov, Kenny Dalgish, Jupp Heyckes, Helmut Schon
30 to 21: Jock Stein, Jurgen Klopp, Jose Villalonga, Mario Zagallo, Alf Ramsey, Herbert Chapman, Fabio Capello, Arsene Wenger, Bob Paisley, Bela Guttmann
20 to 11: Louis van Gaal, Nereo Rocco, Ottmar Hitzfeld, Carlo Ancelotti, Miguel Munoz, Vicente del Bosque, Giovanni Trapattoni, Marcelo Lippi, Jose Mourinho, Brian Clough
10 to 1: Valeriy Lobanovskyi, Ernst Happel, Helenio Herrera, Matt Busby, Arrigo Sacchi, Pep Guardiola, Bill Slankly, Johan Cruyff, Rinus Michels, Alex Ferguson
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