Ranking the 15 best coaches in the World Cup based on Merit

The World Cup is a special event that brings together some of the best players and coaches in the spirit of competition. Some of the best coaches in the World Cup have no history of coaching club teams but did well with the national teams. Who are the best coaches in the World Cup?

The World Cup has seen great coaches such as Joachim Low, Didier Deschamps, and Luiz Felipe Scolari, among others, win the tournament. Other coaches have been close to glory. But who is going to the tournament with the best record?

The 15 best coaches in the World Cup

Great coaches like Tite, Luis Enrique, Louis Van Gaal, and Aliou Cisse will grace the 2022 World Cup, among others. They have been selected to take their countries to glory. Here are some of the best coaches going into the tournament:

15. Diego Alonso- Uruguay

He has been Uruguay's manager since 1st January 2022, being in charge of only nine matches. The former talented striker has won 7 games, drawn one, and lost one, which is an incredible record. He played for prestigious teams such as Atletico Madrid and Valencia.

14. Paulo Bento- South Korea

The Portuguese was born in Lisbon and has been a coach for two years. He was appointed the manager on 17th August 2018. He has also coached great teams such as Portugal and Sporting CP.

The former defensive midfielder has managed 53 matches for South Korea, winning 34 games, drawing 12, and losing only 7. Given his impressive run with South Korea, he is one of the best Asian coaches in the World Cup.

13. Kasper Hjulmand- Denmark

He has managed the Denmark national team since August 2020. He has managed 33 games, winning 22, drawing two, and losing nine. The former defender played for teams such as Randers Freja, Herlev IF, and B.93.

12. Fernando Santos- Portugal

The Portuguese manager is leading one of the favourite teams to the World Cup and has led them to their first two international trophies in the Euros and Nations League. He has managed the side since September 2014, presiding over 103 matches. The former footballer has won 64 games, 21 draws, and lost 18 games. He has also coached teams such as FC Porto, Benfica, and Sporting CP.

11. Zlatko Dalic- Croatia

He led the Croatian national team to World Cup success finishing 2nd in the 2018 tournament. He has been their manager since October 2017. The former player has won 33 games, with the side drawing 12 and losing only 17.

10. Louis Van Gaal- Netherlands

The coach has succeeded in the club world and decided to try a foot in managing his national side. This is his second stint with the national team managing them from 2012-2014 and recently from 2021. He has managed 15 games so far, winning 11 and drawing 4. He has not lost a single match so far.

9. Aliou Cisse- Senegal

The Senegalese manager finally delivered on his promise to win the African Cup of Nations after failing to do so when he was a player. The fans hope he delivers the World Cup after his record with Senegal, having won 51 games, drawn 18, and lost ten games since March 2015. He played as a defensive midfielder for great teams such as PSG, Portsmouth, and Lille. The former athlete is also the best African coach in the World Cup.

8. Roberto Martinez- Belgium

He played defensive midfielder for teams such as Swansea and Chester City. His current squad is referred to as the Belgian golden generation due to their top-tier quality, although they have yet to win a trophy together. He has been their manager since 2018, managing 75 games, winning 55, drawing 12, and losing 8. He is of Spanish descent.

7. Gareth Southgate- England

The England manager came close to winning the 2020 Euros. He has a strong squad for the World Cup, having won 48 games, drew 14 games, and lost another 14. The only club he has managed before was Middlesbrough. The fans hope he finally delivers their second World Cup with them. He is one of the best European coaches in the World Cup after his impressive run at the Euros.

6. Luis Enrique- Spain

The Spanish manager is a former midfielder for rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona. He has been Spain's manager since 2019, winning 18 games, drawing ten, and losing 5. He has also managed teams such as Barcelona, Celta de Vigo, and AS Roma.

5. Tite- Brazil

He was a former midfielder who played for teams such as Guarani, Portuguesa, and Caxias. He is currently in charge of the World's number-one team and the favourite to win the tournament. The manager has been at the helm since 2016, winning 58 games, 13 draws, and five losses.

4. Gregg Berhalter- United States of America

The former athlete is taking his national side to a World Cup after a successful campaign helping it win the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup. He has coached 56 games, winning 36, drawing ten, and losing 10. He was also the manager for Columbus Crew before.

3. Didier Deschamps- France

He played as a defensive midfielder and has spent close to five years in coaching. The star has managed 132 games, winning 84, drawing 26, and losing 22. He led the team to World Cup glory in 2018 for a second time. He has been their manager since 2012. He gets into the list of the best coaches in the World Cup of all time.

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2. Lionel Scaloni- Argentina

He has one of the strongest teams heading to the World Cup, dubbed favourites next to giants such as Brazil and Portugal. He played as a right-back during his professional career. He led the team to their Copa America title, managing them since 2018. He has won 33 games, won 12, and lost four games. He is the best American coach in the World Cup.

1. Hansi Flick- Germany

He was once a player for Bayern Munich as a midfielder who came back later to be their manager. He has been the German manager since August 2021, managing 15 games, winning 9, drawing five, and losing only one game. He is one of the best coaches in the world of soccer.

Who is the best coach in the World right now in 2022?

Pep Guardiola ranks as the best coach in the World right now. He currently manages Manchester City and has managed great teams such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich. He is the manager with the third most trophies with 32 accolades.

Who is the most respected coach in the World?

Per Guardiola is definitely the most respected coach in the World. Apart from winning the most titles and managing great teams, he is also good at player development, where he helps young players perform well.

Who is the best coach in the World's top 10?

Carlo Ancelotti is definitely the best. He has won the most Champions League titles as manager. He has won the competition with different teams. He won it twice with Inter Milan, which is incredible.

Hansi Flick leads the list of the best coaches in the World Cup with his impressive record with the German and club teams. The World Cup will also see great coaches compete for the top prize hoping to win it for their national teams. Other incredible coaches in the competition include Scaloni, Luis Enrique, Deschamps, and others.

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Rank	Coach	Team	Wins
1	Hansi Flick	Germany	9
2	Lionel Scaloni	Argentina	33
3	Didier Deschamps	France	84
4	Gregg Berhalter	United States of America	36
5	Tite	Brazil	58
6	Luis Enrique	Spain	18
7	Gareth Southgate	England	48
8	Roberto Martinez	Belgium	55
9	Aliou Cisse	Senegal	51
10	Louis Van Gaal	Netherlands	11
11	Zlatko Dalic	Croatia	33
12	Fernando Santos	Portugal	64
13	Kasper Hjulmand	Denmark	22
14	Paulo Bento	South Korea	34
15	Diego Alonso	Uruguay	7