Top 10 best coach in the world right now.

The 2025-26 football season feels different. Coaching at the highest levels is no longer simply about winning trophies; it’s about coming up with new ideas and changing quickly. Pep Guardiola continues to do his thing at Manchester City, while Luis Enrique has breathed new life into PSG.

In Spain, Xabi Alonso is changing things up at Real Madrid, and Arne Slot’s early effect at Liverpool has everyone talking. All around Europe, young stars like Enzo Maresca and Cesc Fàbregas are demonstrating that innovative tactics and a modern attitude can compete with the old guard.

This list of the Top 10 Best Coaches in the World for 2025/26 is more than just about awards. It is about managers who set the standard, shape their teams, and change the way the game is played at the top level. These coaches are not only winning; they are also rewriting the playbook.

10. Cesc Fabregas (Como 1907).

Fàbregas is listed as a coach with strong potential, rather than proven elite rank. He’s still improving, working at a smaller club (Como) but receiving recognition for his coaching career.
He has proven himself with Como by defeating the majority of the great clubs in the Seria A, including Juventus.

9. Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace).

Oliver Glasner has transformed Crystal Palace into one of the Premier League’s most unexpected success stories. Appointed in early 2024, the Austrian tactician led the Eagles to their first major title in 2025, winning the FA Cup and securing European qualification for the first time in the club’s history.

His fast effect, tactical discipline, and ability to bring out the best in players such as Eze and Mateta have helped Palace become one of England’s most dynamic sides.

8. Vicent Kompany (Bayern Munich)

Kompany has taken on a significant role at Bayern Munich and is regarded as a future top-coach figure.
managing A major club like Bayern has high expectations, and kompany is a young coach with huge plans.
Challenges: Needs evidence of sustained performance at the highest level; Bayern always expects titles.

7. Arne Slot (Liverpool FC

Slot joined Liverpool in June 2024 and won the Premier League title in his debut season of 2024-25, leading the club to their 20th English top flight victory.

Slot has quickly advanced from emerging coach to elite rank. He can fairly be described as one of the world’s top managers at the start of 2025-26, not simply “emerging” but actually competing at the highest level.

6. Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid CF).

Alonso is one of the world’s most promising coaches, having landed a huge post at Real Madrid from 2025 onwards following his success at Leverkusen.

Bis tactical ability has elevated many Real Madrid players to the top level, and the club is now back in contention for prizes.

Challenges: It’s still early days; we need to deliver at Real Madrid level.

5. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea FC.

Maresca has recently done an excellent job at Chelsea, rebuilding the club, raising standards, and achieving Champions League status.

This season, Chelsea is on a new level, scoring goals and defeating top clubs in both the Champions League and the Premier League. They are the current world champions.

4. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City).

Guardiola remains a coaching benchmark, however his 2024-25 season was below his typical standards, with City finishing third in the Premier League and failing to win a major prize.

Below him In 2025-26, the city is already in transition and faces growing competition.
Strengths: Extensive experience, championship pedigree, and creativity.

3. Hansi Flick (FC Barcelona).

Flick’s first full season at Barcelona (2024-25) resulted in a domestic treble: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and SuperCup.
He’s starting 2025-26 on a firm foundation, since the club has extended his contract until 2027.

Strengths include high-pressing, attractive football, as well as regained confidence at a prominent team.

2. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal FC)

Arteta’s influence at Arsenal continues to grow: as of early in the 2025-26 season, the club has a great defensive record and is unbeaten in several tournaments.

This season, Arsenal has proven its strengths: clear identity, solid progression, and a positive culture.

1. Luiz Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Luis Enrique has arguably the strongest case going into 2025-26: he led PSG to a historic treble in 2024-25 (Ligue 1, Cup, and Champions League), including a 5-0 victory in the final.

He has began the new season with great expectations, even mentioning stacking up as many points as possible in the Champions League early in 2025-26.

Notable: 11. Antonio Conte
12. Eddie Howe