Roy Hodgson's teams coached: A list of all the teams he has coached and achievements for each team

Roy Hodgson's teams coached: A list of all the teams he has coached and achievements for each team

Ciku Njuguna
updated at November 7, 2023 at 11:08 AM

Roy Hodgson is a long-serving manager and one of England's former top football players. At the time of writing, he has led 891 matches, winning 361 and drawing 299 games. Dig into this article and learn about all the teams Roy Hodgson has coached.

Teams Roy Hodgson has coached
England national team's head coach Roy Hodgson poses during the UEFA EURO 2016 match against Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. Photo by Christopher Lee - UEFA.
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How long has Roy Hodgson managed teams? On the 1st of July 1976, Hodgson received his first appointment as a manager to the Swedish side, Halmstads Bollklubb. Scroll down for a deep dive into the details of all the teams Roy Hodgson has coached since 1976.

Profile summary and bio

Full name

Roy Hodgson

Nickname

Woy, Royson, English Roy

Gender

Male

Date of birth

9th August 1947

Age

76 years old as of November 2023

Place of birth

Croydon, South London, England

Nationality

English

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christian

Sexuality

Straight

Height

5'10" (177 centimetres)

Weight

165 lbs (75 kg)

Hair colour

White

Eye colour

Blue

Parents

Bill and Kathleen Hodgson

Siblings

Maureen Hodgson

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Sheila Hodgson

Children

Christopher Hodgson

Education

Monks Hill School, John Ruskin College

Profession

Retired football player, Professional football manager

Teams played for

Carshalton Athletic FC, Berea Park FC, Crystal Palace

Teams coached

Watford FC, West Bromwich Albion, Liverpool FC, Fulham FC, FC Internazionale, Crystal Palace

Preferred formation

4-4-2

Net worth

$26 million

Which teams has Roy Hodgson coached?

Within the first three seasons of Roy Hodgson's coaching career at Halmstads Bollklubb, Hodgson had proved himself as one of the greats with two of his four Swedish Championships. Between 1976 and 2023, he held various managerial positions for 23 teams. However, the widely experienced coach had an advisory role in 2016 during a short stay at the Australian A-League club, Melbourne City.

How many countries has Roy Hodgson managed?
England national football team's manager Roy Hodgson looks on during the England training session at the Ullevaal Stadion on May 25, 2012, in Oslo, Norway. Photo by Alex Livesey.
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How many clubs has Roy Hodgson managed?

Throughout his 27-year managerial career, Hodgson has coached seven English clubs, among others spread across continents. How many Premier League games has Roy Hodgson managed? In the seven English Premier League clubs, he completed 14 seasons, collecting 134 wins out of 434 matches.

Between 1976 and 2004, the Croydon native became a crucial member of Scandinavian football, coaching seven teams in Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark. Additionally, he has also spent a considerable amount of time training football players in Australia, Italy, and Finland. Here is a summary of all the football clubs the former right-back has led.

First season

Last season

Halmstads Bollklubb

1976/77

1980/81

Bristol City

1981/82

1981/82 (30th June 1982)

Örebro Sportklubb

1982/83

1983/84

Malmö Fotbollförening

1984/85

1989/90

Neuchâtel Xamax FCS

1990/91

1991/92

Inter Milan

1995/96

1998/99

1996/97

1998/99 (30th June 1999)

Blackburn Rovers

1997/98

1998/99

Grasshopper Club Zurich

1999/00

1999/00 (30th June 2000)

FC Copenhagen

2000/01

2000/01 (30th June 2001)

Udinese Calcio

2001/02

01/02 (10th December 2001)

Viking Fotballklubb

2003/04

2005/06

Fulham FC

2007/08

2009/10

Liverpool FC

2010/11

10/11 (7th January 2011)

West Bromwich Albion

2010/11

2011/12

Melbourne City FC

2016/17

2016/17 (30th June 2017)

Watford FC

2021/22

2021/22 (30th June 2022)

Crystal Palace

2017/18

2022/23

2020/21

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How good were the teams Roy Hodgson managed?

Roy enjoyed relative success throughout his career, with a total win percentage of 36.84% and 161 wins out of 437 matches. However, he has also made history as one of the most sacked managers in English football. Here is a summary of the performance of some of Roy Hodgson's teams.

Inter Milan

While at Inter Milan, Roy Hodgson coached football legends such as Ronaldo Nazario, Roberto Baggio, and Andrea Pirlo. After leaving the Swiss Football Association, he managed 53 games in his first stint at Inter with 26 wins, 12 draws, and 15 losses. In 1999, he was reappointed to the club, where he oversaw six games, winning only two of the six.

Liverpool

How long did Roy Hodgson manage Liverpool? In July 2010, he became Liverpool's 18th-ever football manager for one season. During the time he led the Red Devils, he managed 31 games, winning 13 of the games and losing 10 with eight draws.

How many times has Roy Hodgson managed?
Liverpool's manager Roy Hodgson (in black) kicks a ball during a training session at Melwood training ground on August 3, 2010, in Liverpool, England. Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC.
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Fulham FC

When did Roy Hodgson manage Fulham? Between 2008 and 2010, Hodgson coached Fulham winning two Manager of the Month awards between 2009 and 2010. Throughout the period, he oversaw 129 matches, winning 50 and drawing 32 games.

Crystal Palace

How many times has Roy Hodgson managed Palace? On the 12th of September 2017, Roy entered into his first agreement with Palace, his fifth Premier League team. The tenure that ended on the 30th of June 2021 held much success for the 76-year-old coach, guaranteeing him a return in March 2023.

During his prior stay at Selhurst Park, he managed 162 games, winning 54 and losing 72 with 36 draws. Although he kept Palace from relegation in all four seasons, he stepped down as a manager in 2021, only to return in 2023. At the time of writing, his Transfermarkt record shows that the oldest manager in the Premier League and the English football league has won 10 out of 22 matches with six wins and six losses.

What has Roy Hodgson won as a manager?
Roy Hodgson applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on September 03, 2023, in London, England. Photo by Steve Bardens.
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What national teams has Roy Hodgson managed?

In 1992, Roy signed a four-year contract with the Swedish national football team, a position that earned him god-like status in Swedish football circles. Here is a summary of all the international football squads he has managed over the years.

Team

Matches

Wins

Draws

Losses

England Under-21 national football team

1

1

0

0

England national football team

56

33

14

9

Finland national football team

21

7

9

5

United Arab Emirates national football team

4

0

3

1

Switzerland national football team

37

20

9

8

How many countries has Roy Hodgson managed?
Switzerland's national football team coach, Roy Hodgson, pictured at a training session circa 1993. Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography.
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What has Roy Hodgson won as a manager?

In 2022, the Duke of Cambridge, William, Prince of Wales, honoured Hodgson for his services to football as a manager with a CBE award. Speaking after the ceremony, the elated football legend told the press that,

"When your country recognises you for services to the sport that you have loved and served, you have got to regard it as the ultimate accolade. It is the biggest honour I have ever had and probably will get. It is something to cherish, to celebrate and always be proud of. To get recognised like that is just amazing."

For 47 years (as of November 2023), the Crystal Palace boss has received numerous accolades. Have a look at some of Roy Hodgson's achievements as a manager.

What trophies has Roy Hodgson won?
Former England manager Roy Hodgson poses after he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on May 4, 2022, in London, England. Photo by Dominic Lipinski-Pool.
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  1. 2022 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  2. 2018 London Football Awards' Manager of the Year
  3. 2012 Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
  4. 2009/10 League Managers Association's Manager of the Year
  5. 1989/90 Swiss Super Cup Winner
  6. 2000/01 Danish Champion
  7. Four-time Manager of the Month (August 1997, December 1997, October 2009, February 2010)
  8. 1975/76, 1978/79, 1985/86, 1987/88 Swedish Champion
  9. 1985/86,1988/89 Swedish Cup winner

Did Roy Hodgson play pro football?

Before becoming a football coach, Hodgson was a right-back defender for eight teams between 1965 and 1976. Scroll down and discover the teams Roy Hodgson played for.

  1. Carshalton Athletic FC
  2. Berea Park FC
  3. Ashford Town FC (Middlesex)
  4. Maidstone United
  5. Gravesend & Northfleet FC
  6. Tonbridge Angels
  7. Crystal Palace
  8. Crystal Palace Under-18
Who did Roy Hodgson play for?
Shelia Hodgson and Roy Hodgson attend the Pride of Britain awards at Grosvenor House on October 29, 2012, in London, England. Photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage.
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A deeper look at the teams Roy Hodgson has coached reveals that the long-serving manager has proven himself as a true footballing legend. For decades, the former footballer has dedicated himself to growing young players and the game itself.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.