Soccer is a competitive sport and coaches play a crucial role in their teams' successes. Over the years, some coaches have stood out with their dazzling achievements and their ability to elevate their teams.
Here is a dive into the careers of the 10 most titled coaches in the history of soccer with a little bonus in 11th position.
1 - Carlo Ancelotti, the master of the five major leagues
Carlo Ancelotti is a true living legend of soccer. He is the only coach to have won the five major European leagues: Serie A with AC Milan, the Premier League with Chelsea, Ligue 1 with PSG, the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, and La Liga with Real Madrid.
In addition to his national successes, Ancelotti has won 4 Champions Leagues, 2 with AC Milan and 2 with Real Madrid. This extraordinary record reflects not only his tactical vision but also his ability to manage egos in the world's biggest clubs.
Carlo Ancelotti's Record
Champions League (x4)
2002-2003, 2006-2007, 2013-2014, 2021-2022
UEFA Super Cup (x3)
2003-2004, 2007-2008, 2014-2015
Ligue 1 (x1)
2012-2013
Premier League (x1)
2009-2010
La Liga (x1)
2021-2022
Bundesliga (x1)
2016-2017
Serie A (x1)
2003-2004
Copa del Rey (x1)
2013-2014
Coppa Italia (x1)
2002-2003
Italian Super Cup (x1)
2004-2005
The Emirates FA Cup (x1)
2009-2010
Spanish Super Cup (x1)
2021-2022
Community Shield (x1)
2009-2010
German Super Cup (x2)
2016-2017, 2017-2018
FIFA Intercontinental Cup (x2)
2006-2007, 2013-2014
International Champions Cup (x1)
2013-2014
2 - Vicente del Bosque, the Spanish golden age
Vicente del Bosque is famous for his successes both with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. Under his guidance, Real Madrid won 2 Champions Leagues and 2 La Liga titles. But it was with the "Roja" that he wrote the most glorious pages of his career.
Del Bosque led Spain to the World Cup victory in 2010, followed by a triumph at Euro 2012. These achievements solidified his status as an elite coach, capable of transforming a talented team into a winning machine.
Vicente Del Bosque's Record
Champions League (x2)
1999-2000, 2001-2002
UEFA Super Cup (x1)
2002-2003
Spanish Championship (La Liga) (x2)
2000-2001, 2002-2003
Spanish Super Cup (x1)
2001-2002
Intercontinental Cup (x1)
2002
FIFA World Cup (x1)
2010
European Championship (Euro) (x1)
2012
Copa del Rey (x1)
2013-2014 (as technical director before national selection)
Nations World Super Cup (x1)
2013 (Confederations Cup, finalist)
3 - Sir Alex Ferguson, the king of Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson is undoubtedly the most iconic coach in Manchester United's history. During his 27 years at the club's helm, he won 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, and 2 Champions Leagues.
His success is based on his ability to build competitive teams across decades while adapting to the evolution of soccer. Ferguson is also known for his talent in developing players, turning young talents into soccer legends.
Sir Alex Ferguson's Record
Champions League (x2)
1998-1999, 2007-2008
UEFA Super Cup (x1)
1983 (with Aberdeen)
Premier League (x13)
1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2010-2011, 2012-2013
FA Cup (x5)
1989-1990, 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1998-1999, 2003-2004
English League Cup (EFL Cup) (x4)
1991-1992, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Community Shield (x10)
1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
European Cup Winners' Cup (x2)
1982-1983 (Aberdeen), 1990-1991 (Manchester United)
Intercontinental Cup (x1)
1999
FIFA Club World Cup (x1)
2008
Scottish Championship (Scottish Premier Division) (x3)
1979-1980, 1983-1984, 1984-1985 (with Aberdeen)
Scottish Cup (x4)
1981-1982, 1982-1983, 1983-1984, 1985-1986 (with Aberdeen)
Scottish League Cup (x1)
1985-1986 (with Aberdeen)
4 - Didier Deschamps, the world champion on both sides
Didier Deschamps shone as both a player and a coach. As a coach, he led the French team to the 2018 World Cup victory and the Nations League in 2021.
He is, to date, the only footballer to have won the World Cup as both a player and a coach alongside Franz Beckenbauer (Germany) and Mario Zagallo (Brazil).
At the club level, Deschamps won Ligue 1 with Marseille in 2010, ending a 17-year drought for the club. His leadership and ability to unite teams have been essential to his successes.
Didier Deschamps' Record
Champions League (x1)
2003-2004 (with AS Monaco, finalist)
French Championship (Ligue 1) (x1)
2009-2010 (with Olympique de Marseille)
League Cup (x3)
2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 (with Olympique de Marseille)
Trophée des Champions (x2)
2010, 2011 (with Olympique de Marseille)
Serie B (Italy) (x1)
2006-2007 (with Juventus Turin)
FIFA World Cup (x1)
2018 (with the French Team)
UEFA Nations League (x1)
2020-2021 (with the French Team)
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