Ranking the 50 best men's soccer club managers in Europe

Tor-Kristian Karlsen, ESPNAug 12, 2024, 11:00 AMPlenty of elite managers have been moving around of late, or deciding they need a break, but who are the best around right now in the men's domestic game in Europe? This list ranks the top 50, covering legends approaching the latter stages of their careers, rising stars just breaking through and everything in between.How did you go about compiling the top 50?An initial group of 70-odd names was narrowed down to 50 before I brought together a host of people working in the football industry -- coaches, sporting directors, CEOs and chief scouts -- for added input.In an effort to emulate how professional clubs often draw up a long list when considering a new hire, the final 50 have been rated on six attributes from which the total score constitutes the position.• Coaching acumen: The ability to apply coaching principles to a match setting, physical preparation and in-game management.• Style: The attractiveness of the footballing style. Entert...