The greatest managers of the 21st century have been ranked, although there are enough iconic bosses to have made a list ranking 20, 30, or even 40. Spain rightly take a lot of the plaudits, with Luis Enrique and Vicente Del Bosque both making the final list, while the Premier League duopoly of Guardiola and Klopp both finish higher. Zidane's silverware at Real Madrid stands out in his notable managerial career filled with success, but not quite as much as successor Carlo Ancelotti.
In the overexamined complexities of modern football, a manager's influence can make or break a team's success. The 21st century has seen an array of remarkable tacticians who have shaped the game with their strategic brilliance, leadership, and innovative approaches. From masterminding unforgettable victories to nurturing young talents, these managers have left an indelible mark on the sport.
But while their impetus on the field is the most important instrument to measure their success, the age of showbiz means that head coaches are noted for their personalities and media presence is just as important nowadays. From the energetic charisma or Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, all the way through to the cool, calm, unfazed auras of Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, this century has given the football world a lot to be grateful for. Through Spain and Real Madrid's dominance around 2010 and the emergence of the Premier League as the powerhouse division in Europe at the turn of the century, 24 years on f.