In modern football, the leader must assume a multifaceted role that goes beyond his tactical prowess. They operate in a high-pressure environment and in addition to formulating game strategy, are tasked with coordinating team cohesion and morale. Without further ado, let's take a look at the Top 5 best coaches in the world at the moment (August 2023).
1/ Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is the epitome of the leadership talent in modern football. He is widely regarded as a visionary who combines tactical acumen with innovative ideas. In doing so, this coach played a role in revolutionizing the beautiful play of king sport.
Guardiola constantly brings out the best from his players and also builds his team to play control-oriented football while being extremely dynamic in attack. The Spaniard has won numerous trophies throughout his coaching career.
Leading Manchester City to a continental treble in the 2022-23 season is arguably Guardiola's greatest achievement ever. Although blessed with an abundant pool of quality players, he must be credited for using his staff judiciously and ensuring results are delivered on the pitch.
2/ Sarina Wiegman
England women's coach Sarina Wiegman has become one of the most sought-after coaches in the world after the 2023 Women's World Cup. Although the English team lost to Spain. In the final, but Wiegman's status as one of the best coaches in the world remained unaffected.
The World Cup match against Spain was Wiegman's fourth consecutive major international final for women's football. She reached her first two consecutive major tournament finals with the Dutch women's team. Wiegman then took charge of the England Women's team in 2021 and has repeated that feat. She has reached the final of the Women's World Cup twice and also won the European Women's Football Championship twice.
The strategist's teams are regularly praised not only for their efficiency in cup tournaments but also for their engaging gameplay. Wiegman is currently linked with the Dutch men's football team. In addition, she is said to be a leading candidate for the position of manager of the England men's football team whenever Gareth Southgate resigns.
3/ Carlo Ancelotti
Throughout his coaching career, Carlo Ancelotti was appreciated for his tactical acumen and adaptability. Always keeping his composure, the Italian has a unique ability to manage all-star squads and create a harmonious atmosphere in the dressing room. Ancelotti has shown flexibility in his tactics by achieving success with various clubs.
He assesses the qualities of his players as well as his squad and adjusts the strategy to suit their strengths. Ancelotti led the Real Madrid club to the La Liga title and the Champions League in the 2021-22 season. He is the most honored manager in the history of the Champions League, with 4 times winning this title as a coach.
4/ Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta silenced his critics and Arsenal quelled their doubts with an impressive display in the Premier League last season. That is probably also the reason why Arteta deserves praise because no one expected the Gunners to play as well as last season. After all, they had to go through a bad ending in the 2021-22 Premier League season.
That's when you have to stay outside the top 4 and do not win a place in the Champions League. But Arsenal returned admirably last season, playing attacking football based on possession with a poise that had long been lacking at the Emirates. Arteta tried to get all his players in the same direction.
And Arsenal have also topped the Premier League table for 248 days of the 2022-23 season. Unfortunately, they surrendered in the final stages of the campaign and were overtaken by Manchester City to win the English No 1 league title. But Arteta is expected to strengthen the London side's performances from last season and take the Gunners to new heights in the near future.
5/ Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp has spent a rather forgettable 2022-23 season with Liverpool. However, it would be simple to judge a leader who has achieved so much in recent years in his worst campaign. Klopp has done an incredible job at Liverpool over the past eight years.
While some of his colleagues have plenty of top-notch players to rely on, the German coach has to work with limited resources. He still managed to build a team that won all the major titles over the years. Klopp has also been able to turn relatively unknown players into stars during his time at Anfield.
He is a tactically adept coach with a style of play characterized by intense pressure, quick transitions and dynamic attack. In addition, Klopp is also an excellent strategist and the players are ready to give their all on the pitch for him.