Who is the best manager in Europe?

robybaggio said:What can anyone even say about his resume? He took a single Porto side, totally devoid of any massive superstars, and somehow pulled off back-to-back UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup titles, and then Chelsea comes along and grabs the crown after what feels like forever. And he’s just kept up that exact same pace this year too.

When you look at those kinds of results, he’s basically playing in the same league as Benitez, though personally, I still have him sitting at number three on my list.
Mourinho...
2 times champion of Portugal
1 time champion of England
1 UEFA Cup, Porto
1 Champions League, Porto
Benitez
2 times champion of Spain, Valencia
1 UEFA Cup, Valencia
1 Champions League, Liverpool
Capello
6 times champion of Italy, Milan, Roma, Juventus
1 time champion of Spain, Real Madrid
1 time champion of Europe, Milan

if Mourinho keeps moving at this speed he might actually catch up to Capello... but until then, he can just spend his time polishing shoes and eating grits.😬

Capello is basically royalty when you look at the heavy hitters he managed—I mean, Milan, Real Madrid, AS Roma, Juventus... honestly, just listing them out makes you realize how much more weight he carries than Mourinho. But then again, like Nikola Nikic once pointed out, maybe Chelsea doesn't even need a manager in the first place.😁 😁 😁

That arrogant, self-important, loudmouthed coward from Portugal is some kind of coaching miracle, I guess. 🙏 🙏 🙏 😁

But Don Fabio is still No.1. ☕

Sean Nguyen4 said:That arrogant, overblown, delusional little coward from Portugal is some kind of coaching genius. 🙏 🙏 🙏 😁

But Father Fabio is still No.1. ☕

We're thinking the same thing...😉

Speaking of the greats—and let's be patriots here—a few years back, on a list of the top 20 compiled by that old magazine Time (doesn't seem to publish anymore)—Isaac held the 14th spot.

And I think for reasons unknown to me, the legacy of Ilija Loncarevic is being ignored here—a man who could never find a flaw in himself, and who would have gladly blamed his own players for the team's failure to make the Champions League just because they weren't playing defensive bunker ball in Springfield...😬

Isaac is the undisputed No. 1 in America and back in the old America days, and he's probably sitting somewhere in the top 10-15 coaches of all time. His trophy cabinet says it all, but I guess it’s more about the fact that he managed to win almost everywhere he ever coached. 🙏

grifone said:Iverson is the undisputed GOAT in America and back in the old days, likely sitting comfortably in the top 10-15 coaches of all time. His trophy cabinet proves it, but more importantly, he actually won wherever he went.🙏

True, though he was always chasing trophies and glory—often playing right on the edge of what’s acceptable. That’s why he got kicked out of LA Galaxy despite winning the title; he managed to alienate the fans. I won't get into whether they were even actual fans or just bandwagoners, but he certainly didn't care.

Fans are just idiots. 😁 😁 😁

I actually voted for the "someone else" option because I had Ivan Gudelj in mind. Honestly, the OP seems a bit naive and maybe even a little immature for not including a specialist of his caliber in the lineup. Or perhaps it’s just that classic American inferiority complex—that weird tendency to think anything homegrown just isn't up to par...

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On another note, Mourinho. He might not be the absolute best right now, but he's one of the younger guys in the mix, so he'll likely be at the top of his game one day.

little bit of sleep deprivation! said:I voted for the "someone else" option, specifically thinking of Ivan Gudelj. The OP seems pretty clueless and immature for not including a pro like him in the list. Or maybe it's just that classic American inferiority complex where people think anything homegrown isn't good enough...

No one's a genius in their own backyard. 😉

Sean Nguyen4 said:No one's a genius in their own backyard. 😉

What a complete mess. 😕

Chris Cruz59 said:It’s just one of those long, grueling days. 😕

Every cloud has a silver lining, I guess.

I went with Mourinho. The guy delivers, his players are obsessed with him, and the rivals absolutely loathe him. He’s easily the biggest coaching superstar out there right now. Capello is a close second.

It’s about Mourinho. If you ask me who the best manager has been over the last two or three years, he’s the clear answer. I mean, Ferguson doesn't even belong in this conversation—his era is long gone. But Mourinho? He actually brought something fresh to the game, whereas Capello is really just a specialist at managing superstars. I’d give the edge to Mourinho—even if I can't stand the guy.

Sean Nguyen4 said:Every cloud has a silver lining.

There's always a grain of truth in every joke, isn't there?🤮

The GOAT - Capello
The one with the most potential - H.B

Mourinho, hands down.

He’s got that knack for taking a bunch of massive egos and actually making them work together—getting them to move, run, and play as a unit. Just look at what happened with Real Madrid; they had all the talent in the world but couldn't get the gears to mesh properly...

And honestly, out of everyone we're talking about, Mourinho is the youngest, yet he's clearly operating on a different level right now. He knows exactly how to manage the situation, which he proved way back when he was killing it with Porto.

rustystag7 said:Mourinho definitely

knows how to handle all those big egos and actually force them to run and work. just look at Real Madrid... total mess compared to him.

plus, out of everyone on this list, Mourinho is the youngest and easily the best right now. he knows his stuff, proved that back at Porto.

there’s only one Zeman.
if there were two of him, the Italian league would be the most high-octane thing in the universe.
there's only one Zeman.

Chris Cruz59 said:there's usually some truth to a joke🤮

Where there's smoke, there's fire. 🤣

wiredfalcon2 said:there's only one Zeman.
if there were two, maybe the Italian leagues would be the most efficient thing in the universe.
there's only one Zeman.

Nice. I guess Zeman isn't exactly the greatest coach on the planet, but he's definitely a cult icon and an innovator. 🙏

If we are discussing current standing—though I am convinced he will soon be recognized as the greatest manager in history—then my vote goes to Mourinho.

His systematic approach to training sessions is nothing short of extraordinary. The man is a fanatic who possesses a profound understanding of the game and the psychological nuances of player management; his squad respects him because he is fundamentally fair. That others despise him is merely a testament to his success.😬 😬 😬

He is a master of his craft. Truly, if he maintains this trajectory, he will soon eclipse Tony Trapav, who stands as the most decorated manager to ever grace the sport.

Regards...