The Premier League has been graced by some of the most brilliant managerial minds in football history. These coaches not only delivered trophies but also left an indelible mark on the league with their tactical innovations and leadership. Here’s a detailed look at the top 10 Premier League managers of all time, along with their statistics and trophies.
1. Sir Alex Ferguson
Clubs Managed: Manchester United (1986–2013)
Premier League Titles: 13
Total Trophies: 38 major trophies at Manchester United
Key Achievements:
2 UEFA Champions League titles (1999, 2008)
5 FA Cups
4 League Cups
Revolutionized Manchester United into a global powerhouse, winning the treble (Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League) in the 1998/99 season.
2. Pep Guardiola
Clubs Managed: Manchester City (2016–present)
Premier League Titles: 6
Total Trophies with City: 14 (as of March 2025)
Key Achievements:
Guided City to a historic treble in the 2022/23 season (Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League)
Holds records for most points in a Premier League season (100 in 2017/18)
Won multiple domestic cups, including four consecutive EFL Cups from 2017 to 2021.
3. Arsène Wenger
Clubs Managed: Arsenal (1996–2018)
Premier League Titles: 3
Total Trophies with Arsenal: 17
Key Achievements:
Led Arsenal’s “Invincibles” to an unbeaten league campaign in the 2003/04 season
Won a record seven FA Cups, more than any other manager in history
Oversaw over 1,200 games for Arsenal with a win percentage of around 57%.
4. José Mourinho
Clubs Managed: Chelsea (2004–2007, 2013–2015), Manchester United (2016–2018), Tottenham Hotspur (2019–2021)
Premier League Titles: 3 (all with Chelsea)
Total Career Trophies: Over 25 major honors
Key Achievements:
Known as “The Special One,” he won back-to-back titles with Chelsea in his first two seasons (2004/05 and 2005/06)
Secured an EFL Cup and Europa League double with Manchester United in the 2016/17 season.
5. Jürgen Klopp
Clubs Managed: Liverpool (2015–2024)
Premier League Titles: 1 (2019/20)
Total Trophies with Liverpool: 8
Key Achievements:
Ended Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a league title with a record-breaking campaign
Won the UEFA Champions League in the 2018/19 season
Added domestic cups like the FA Cup and EFL Cup to his collection.
6. Antonio Conte
Clubs Managed: Chelsea (2016–2018), Tottenham Hotspur (2021–2023)
Premier League Titles: 1 (2016/17 with Chelsea)
Total Career Trophies: Over a dozen across clubs
Key Achievements:
Transformed Chelsea into champions in his debut season by winning the league with a record-setting number of wins at the time (30 wins).
7. Roberto Mancini
Clubs Managed: Manchester City (2009–2013)
Premier League Titles: 1 (2011/12)
Total Trophies with City: Multiple domestic honors
Key Achievements:
Ended City’s long wait for a league title with a dramatic final-day victory in the “Aguerooooo” moment against QPR in May 2012.
8. Claudio Ranieri
Clubs Managed: Leicester City (2015–2017)
Premier League Titles: 1 (2015/16)
Key Achievements:
Pulled off one of football’s greatest underdog stories by leading Leicester City to their first-ever Premier League title despite being pre-season relegation favorites.
9. David Moyes
Clubs Managed: Everton (2002–2013), Manchester United (2013–14), West Ham United (2020–present)
Premier League Titles: None
Key Achievements:
Revitalized West Ham into European contenders and led them to UEFA Europa Conference League success.
Known for his consistency at Everton, where he maintained competitive finishes despite limited resources.
10. Rafael Benítez
Clubs Managed: Liverpool (2004–2010), Newcastle United, Everton
Premier League Titles: None
Key Achievements:
Guided Liverpool to an unforgettable UEFA Champions League triumph in Istanbul in the 2004/05 season.
Known for his tactical acumen and ability to compete against stronger squads.
Honorable Mentions
While these managers didn’t make the top ten, their contributions are noteworthy:
Kenny Dalglish: Led Blackburn Rovers to their only Premier League title in the mid-’90s.
Manuel Pellegrini: Won one Premier League title with Manchester City.
These managers have not only shaped their teams but also influenced the evolution of football tactics and culture within the Premier League. Their legacies continue to inspire future generations of coaches and players alike.
