Ranking the Top 20 Football Managers in 2025
World football currently boasts an array of exceptional managers, with seasoned veterans enjoying a successful 2024 while emerging coaches are making their mark as the next big names in the sport.
With the 2024/25 season just past its halfway point, managers still have time to prove themselves as the best in the business. As the campaign enters its decisive phase, some will solidify their reputations, while others will face defining moments that could make or break their careers.
Taking all factors into account, here is a ranking of the 20 best football managers in the world right now.
Top 20 Managers in World Football (2025)
1. Arne Slot (Liverpool):
2. Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen):
3. Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid):
4. Simone Inzaghi (Inter Milan):
5. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City):
6. Antonio Conte (Napoli):
7. Hansi Flick (Barcelona):
8. Diego Simeone (Atlético Madrid):
9. Unai Emery (Aston Villa):
10. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal):
11. Julian Nagelsmann (Germany National Team):
12. Thomas Tuchel (England National Team):
13. Rúben Amorim (Manchester United):
14. Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain):
15. José Mourinho (Fenerbahçe):
16. Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich):
17. Stefano Pioli (Al Nassr):
18. David Moyes (Everton):
19. Matthias Jaissle (Al Ahli):
20. Jorge Jesus (Al Hilal):
Spotlight on Key Managers
Gian Piero Gasperini – A Long-Awaited Triumph
At 67, Gian Piero Gasperini has spent decades refining his craft in Italian football. Though he previously held managerial roles at Genoa, Palermo, and a brief stint at Inter Milan, it wasn’t until his tenure at Atalanta began in 2016 that he truly left his mark. After eight years in charge, Gasperini finally lifted his first major trophy, guiding Atalanta to victory over an unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen side in the Europa League final. His success is a testament to years of hard work, despite recent tensions with his hat-trick hero from that final, Ademola Lookman.
Vincent Kompany – From Relegation to the Big Stage
Few managers experience relegation one season and then land one of Europe’s biggest jobs the next, but that’s exactly what happened to Vincent Kompany. Despite Burnley’s drop back to the Championship, Bayern Munich saw enough potential in the Belgian coach to appoint him as Thomas Tuchel’s successor.
Kompany’s managerial journey has been unconventional. His spell at Anderlecht was mixed, but his impressive 2022/23 season, where he guided Burnley to Premier League promotion, showcased his coaching ability. Now at Bayern Munich, he has made a strong start, positioning the club as frontrunners to reclaim the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen.