Top 10 Football Managers with the Most Trophies

Trophies often define a football manager's success, and some names stand out for their remarkable collections. This list reveals the ten managers who have amassed the highest number of trophies throughout football history, ranging from legends like Sir Alex Ferguson to active leaders such as Pep Guardiola.

10. Ottmar Hitzfeld – 26 Trophies

Spending his career mainly in Switzerland and Germany, Ottmar Hitzfeld retired in 2014 with an impressive trophy cabinet. Starting at Swiss clubs such as Grasshoppers, he then managed Borussia Dortmund, winning two Bundesliga titles and the club’s first Champions League in 1997. Moving to Bayern Munich, he secured four Bundesliga championships and another Champions League in 2001. Later, he coached the Swiss national team until retirement.

SC Zug: Nationalliga B
Aarau: Swiss Cup
Grasshopper: 2x Swiss Super League, 2x Swiss Cup, Swiss Super Cup
Borussia Dortmund: 2x Bundesliga, Champions League, 2x DFB-Supercup
Bayern Munich: 5x Bundesliga, Champions League, 3x DFB-Pokal, 4x DFB-Ligapokal, Intercontinental Cup

9. Jock Stein – 26 Trophies

Jock Stein, a Scottish manager, began by coaching Celtic's reserves before moving to Dunfermline and Hibernian. However, his legendary status comes from his time at Celtic, where he won 10 league titles, eight Scottish Cups, six League Cups, and a European Cup, including the first British continental treble in 1966-67.

Dunfermline: Scottish Cup
Celtic: European Cup, 10x Scottish League Championship, 8x Scottish Cup, 6x Scottish League Cup

8. Luiz Felipe Scolari – 26 Trophies

Nicknamed 'Big Phil', Luiz Felipe Scolari has won trophies across several continents. His career includes successes in Brazil, Kuwait, China, and more. He famously led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup victory and added a Confederations Cup title in 2013. Club trophies include multiple national leagues and cups, plus the AFC Champions League with Guangzhou Evergrande.

Al Qadisiya: Kuwait Emir Cup
Criciuma: Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Catarinense
Gremio: 3x Campeonato Gaucho, Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores, Recopa Sudamericana
Palmeiras: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, 2x Copa do Brasil, Copa Mercosur, Copa Libertadores
Jubilo Iwata: J1 League
Bunyodkor: Uzbek League
Guangzhou Evergrande: 3x Chinese Super League, AFC Champions League, Chinese FA Cup, Chinese FA Super Cup
Kuwait National Team: Arabian Gulf Cup
Brazil National Team: FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup

7. Jose Mourinho – 26 Trophies

Jose Mourinho, known as 'The Special One', made his mark by winning a European treble with Porto in 2003-04, including the Champions League. At Chelsea, he set Premier League records while claiming three league titles. His career also includes major wins with Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Roma, with highlights like a historic treble at Inter and multiple domestic trophies across Europe.

Porto: 2x Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal, Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, UEFA Cup, UEFA Champions League
Chelsea: 3x Premier League, FA Cup, 3x Football League Cup, FA Community Shield
Inter Milan: 2x Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid: La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España
Manchester United: EFL Cup, FA Community Shield, UEFA Europa League
Roma: UEFA Europa Conference League

6. Bill Struth – 30 Trophies

Bill Struth managed Rangers from 1920 to 1954, building one of the most dominant eras in Scottish football. His trophy haul includes 18 Scottish Premiership titles and 10 Scottish Cups. Known for strict discipline, he turned Rangers into a powerhouse for over three decades.

Rangers: 18x Scottish Premiership, 10x Scottish Cup, 2x Scottish League Cup

5. Carlo Ancelotti – 30 Trophies

Carlo Ancelotti has claimed silverware in Europe's top five leagues, showcasing his adaptability and success over nearly 30 years. He has won the Champions League five times as a manager — more than anyone else — twice with AC Milan and thrice with Real Madrid. His trophies span Juventus, Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid, including league titles, domestic cups, and international trophies.

Juventus: UEFA Intertoto Cup
AC Milan: Serie A, Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, 2x UEFA Champions League, 2x UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea: Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield
Paris Saint-Germain: Ligue 1
Real Madrid: 2x La Liga, 2x Copa del Rey, 2x Supercopa de España, 3x UEFA Champions League, 3x UEFA Super Cup, 2x FIFA Club World Cup
Bayern Munich: Bundesliga, 2x DFL-Supercup

4. Valeriy Lobanovskyi – 30 Trophies

Operating mostly behind the Iron Curtain, Valeriy Lobanovskyi led Dynamo Kyiv to unprecedented dominance in Soviet and Ukrainian football. His teams won eight Soviet Top League titles, six Soviet Cups, plus European trophies like two Cup Winners' Cups. He pioneered scientific methods in training and tactics and also managed the Soviet national team.

Dnipro Dniproetrovsk: Soviet First League
Dynamo Kyiv: 8x Soviet Top League, 6x Soviet Cup, 3x Soviet Super Cup, 5x Ukrainian National League, 3x Ukrainian Cup, 2x European Cup Winners' Cup, European Super Cup, 3x CIS Cup

3. Mircea Lucescu – 38 Trophies

Mircea Lucescu enjoyed success across Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, and Italy. He won league titles and cups with Romanian clubs and brought innovation with fitness data at Brescia. His greatest achievements came at Shakhtar Donetsk, where he secured eight Ukrainian Premier League titles and a UEFA Cup. He also claimed trophies with Zenit St. Petersburg and Dynamo Kyiv before retiring in 2023.

Dinamo Bucuresti: Divizia A, Cupa Romaniei
Brescia: Anglo-Italian Cup
Rapid Bucuresti: Divizia A, Cupa Romaniei, Supercupa Romaniei
Galatasaray: Super Lig, UEFA Super Cup
Besiktas: Super Lig
Shakhtar Donetsk: 8x Ukrainian Premier League, 6x Ukrainian Cup, 7x Ukrainian Super Cup, UEFA Cup
Zenit Saint Petersburg: Russian Super Cup
Dynamo Kyiv: Ukrainian Premier League, Ukrainian Cup, Ukrainian Super Cup

2. Pep Guardiola – 41 Trophies

Pep Guardiola could be seen as one of the greatest managers ever, boasting 41 trophies and still active. After a spectacular start at Barcelona, winning a sextuple, he continued his success at Bayern Munich and then Manchester City, where he became the most decorated manager in Premier League history. His trophies include multiple league titles, domestic cups, Champions League wins, and Club World Cups.

Barcelona: 3x La Liga, 2x Copa del Rey, 3x Supercopa de España, 2x UEFA Champions League, 2x UEFA Super Cup, 2x FIFA Club World Cup
Bayern Munich: 3x Bundesliga, 2x DFB Pokal, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup
Manchester City: 6x Premier League, 3x FA Cup, 5x EFL Cup, 2x FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup

1. Sir Alex Ferguson – 49 Trophies

Sir Alex Ferguson stands alone at the top with 49 trophies collected during a legendary career spanning decades. Beginning with St Mirren and Aberdeen, where he won multiple league titles and a European Cup Winners' Cup, he cemented his legacy at Manchester United. From 1990 to 2013, Ferguson led United to 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League wins, and world club championships.

St Mirren: Scottish First Division
Aberdeen: 3x Scottish Premier Division, 4x Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, European Super Cup
Manchester United: 13x Premier League, 5x FA Cup, 4x Football League Cup, 10x FA Community Shield, 2x UEFA Champions League, European Cup Winners' Cup, European Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, FIFA Club World Cup

Summary of Managers with Most Trophies

Sir Alex Ferguson: 49 trophies, 1974-2013
Pep Guardiola: 41 trophies, 2007-present
Mircea Lucescu: 38 trophies, 1979-2023
Valeriy Lobanovskyi: 30 trophies, 1969-2001
Carlo Ancelotti: 30 trophies, 1995-present
Bill Struth: 30 trophies, 1920-1954
Jose Mourinho: 26 trophies, 2000-present
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 26 trophies, 1982-present
Jock Stein: 26 trophies, 1960-1985
Ottmar Hitzfeld: 26 trophies, 1983-2014

Top 10 Football Managers with the Most Trophies in History