Lionel Scaloni is no longer the best coach in the world: who replaced him and what is the new top ten

The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) was elected this Friday Pep Guardiola as best coach of 2023 above the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, of Real Madrid. For his part, Lionel Scaloniwhich was first in 2022, is not even in the top 10.

It is the third time that the Spaniard has obtained this recognition – he had already obtained it in 2009 and 2011 -. There is no doubt that Manchester City’s technical director is highly deserving of this award, especially after the success of 2023, when he led his team to conquer absolutely everything: Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cupwho won just a week ago to cap off a glorious year.

Scaloni, who had achieved first place in 2022 after leading the Argentine national team in search of their third world title, He is not among the ten best coaches in the world.

Of course the decision is surprising. Although, certainly, the IFFHS criteria for not including it in the list are due to the fact that the Albiceleste not only did not win titles this year, but also played a handful of matches – including friendlies and South American qualifiers – compared to the previous year.

In 2024 Commander Scaloneta will have the opportunity to be considered again by the IFFHS and position himself among the best coaches in the world. ANDYes, he will have to defend his Copa América title firstwhich will take place in the United States between June and July.

The IFFHS, based in the Swiss city of Lausanne, is a body recognized by FIFA because the institution receives logistical support from the world’s top football body, and its accredited members have exclusive access to the FIDOM-FIFA archives.

The TOP 10 best coaches according to the IFFHS

1. Pep Guardiola (Spain-Manchester City) 281.
2. Carlo Ancelotti (Italy-Real Madrid) 56.
3. Luciano Spaletti (Italy-Naples) 53.
4. Simone Inzaghi (Italy-Inter) 51.
5. Fernando Diniz (Brazil-Fluminense)33.
6. Mikel Arteta (Spain-Arsenal)30.
7. Xavi (Spain-Barcelona) 26.
8. Ange Postecoglou (Australia-Tottenham) 12.
9. Umai Emery (Spain-Aston Villa) 8.
10. Jürgen Klopp (Germany-Liverpool) 6.