Five Highest-Paid Football Managers in the World
The world of club football is unique and has the potential to earn a significant amount by being part of it.
However, it also brings a huge amount of pressure on the players and the club management. The management expects their club to win constantly and perform at its best. To achieve these results, they invest heavily in players, scouts, and, importantly, club managers.
The manager of a club is the crucial link between the players and the management. This individual is responsible for motivating the players to achieve the desired results and keeping the club at the top of its game. For those interested in football betting in India, exploring this world might provide additional insights. In this article, we have compiled a list of managers who excel in their roles and are among the highest-paid in club football.
5) Carlo Ancelotti - Real Madrid (Yearly wage: £9.6 million)
It comes as a shock to see Carlo Ancelotti at the 5th spot in the list considering his achievements in European Club football. He has been the backbone behind the success of Real Madrid and making it a giant in club football. Carlo Ancelotti joined Real Madrid and he has a win percentage of 71%. He is the only manager who has won 5 Champions League in European club football with 2 La Liga triumphs since 2021. Ancelotti is considered one of the greatest managers in the world and no manager will be able to come close to him shortly.
4) Steven Gerrard - Al-Ettifaq (Yearly wage: £15.2 million)
The former Liverpool Star - Steven Gerrard was in the spotlight in 2023 when Al-Ettifaq signed him for a yearly wage of £15.2 million. He started his managerial career with Rangers in 2018 and recorded a win percentage of 64.8%. Gerrard joined Aston Villa in November 2021 and was with the club till October 2022 recording a win percentage of 32.5%. With Al-Ettifaq, Gerrard joined the Saudi Pro League signing a contract for 4 years.
3) Pep Guardiola - Manchester City (Yearly wage: £20 million)
There is no way the list can be completed without talking about Pep Guardiola of Manchester City. The Spanish manager joined Manchester City in 2016 and changed the English Club Football completely. He helped the Citizens to win the Champions League for the first time and 4 Premier League titles in a row. The top management signed Pep for a contract of £20 million per annum and he has proved his worth every penny. Pep has given his blood and sweat to the club by keeping every nut and bolt in the right place.
2) Roberto Mancini - Saudi Arabia (Yearly Wage: £21m)
The former Manchester City, and Inter Milan manager comes 2nd on the list with a hefty contract of £21 million every year. He signed the national team for Saudi Arabia in 2023 for that amount of money. Mancini is loved by the fans of Manchester City as he helped them win their first-ever Premier League title with a win percentage of 59.16%. Before coaching Saudi Arabia, Mancini was already coaching his national team Italy, and carries a good experience of national coaching.
1) Diego Simeone - Atletico Madrid Yearly wage: £30 million
Diego Simeone tops the list with a yearly contract of £30 million with Atlético Madrid. He has been associated with the club since 2011 and has recently signed a new contract till 2027. Simeone has a win percentage of 60.14% with Atletico Madrid and has won two La Liga titles with the club. He has excelled in his job but his yearly salary doesn't justify the achievements he has with The Mattress Makers.