Ranking the 4 highest-paid managers in world football currently (2021-22)
European football boasts some of the best managers in the world.
Several teams are armed with world-class managers at their helm, the likes of whom deliver excellent results for their teams year after year. Most of them ply their trade in the lucrative leagues of England, Spain and Italy.
Football managers are entirely responsible for the results of their teams’ transfer arrivals, departures, and their ability to maintain an appropriate balance between the club's results and finances.
Top 4 highest paid managers in Europe’s top 5 leagues (gross/month), per L’Équipe:
1 | Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid) - €3.33m
2 | Pep Guardiola (Man City) - €1.89m
3 | Antonio Conte (Tottenham) - €1.49m
3 | Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool) - €1.49m
Let's take a look at the four best-paid managers in Europe's top 5 leagues.
#4. Jurgen Klopp - Liverpool | €1.49m per month
Jurgen Klopp is undoubtedly one of the world's best managers.
The German took over at Liverpool in 2015 and has been the side's most successful manager in the Premier League era. He is credited with taking over at a decent club and turning them into a world-class unit.
Under Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool have broken their Premier League club record for:
• Most points in a season
• Most wins in a season
• Most consecutive wins
• Most games unbeaten
• Most home games unbeaten
Picking up a Champions League and Super Cup trophy in Europe. https://t.co/sQPO1xyuzy
Klopp previously managed Borussia Dortmund in Germany and took them to consecutive league titles in 2010-11 and 2011-12, staving off stiff competition from Bayern Munich.
Trophies won by Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp:
🏆 Trophies won by Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp:
- 2019-20 Premier League title
- 2019 Champions League
- 2019 UEFA Super Cup (v Chelsea)
- 2019 FIFA Club World Cup
- 2022 League Cup (v Chelsea)
Won 8 major trophies in management (5 with Liverpool, 3 with Borussia Dortmund) https://t.co/g11vhPnnLl
Klopp also delivered Liverpool's first UEFA Champions League title after a dry spell of 13 years. His Liverpool side defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the 2018-19 final to win European football's biggest prize.
Jurgen Klopp has become the fastest Liverpool manager to reach 200 wins in all comps ( in just 331 games), beating Kenny Dalglish’s record (333) 🔥 https://t.co/Yu9tOZUiHH
Klopp was also responsible for winning Liverpool's first-ever title in the Premier League era. Liverpool beat Manchester City by a mammoth 18 points to clinch the 2019-20 edition of the Premier League.
Regarded by many as one of the best managers of all time, Klopp certainly has a big place in Liverpool's history.
#4. Antonio Conte - Tottenham Hotspur | €1.49m per month
Antonio Conte is a bonafide legend of Italian football.
Conte enjoyed a successful career as a player and is most known for his time with Juventus. He won five Serie A titles and one UEFA Champions League with the Old Lady.
♂️As a player:
420 appearances
44 goals
As a manager:
90 wins
13 losses
Antonio Conte | Juventus
🏃♂️As a player:
⚪️ 420 appearances
⚽️ 44 goals
🏆 13 honours
👔 As a manager:
⚪️ 133 matches
✅ 90 wins
🤝 30 draws
❌ 13 losses
🏆 5 honours
🏅 A Juventus legend both on the pitch and on the touchline.
#ForzaJuve https://t.co/FH76Tk8yMX
Conte also made his name as a manager with Juventus, managing them for three years and winning two league titles. This was followed by a stint with the Italian national team, after which Conte moved to England and signed with Chelsea.
Antonio Conte's managerial career by points-per-game:
Juve - 2.24 (129 games)
Chelsea - 2.12 (106 games)
Inter - 2.11 (102 games)
Italy - 2.00 (24 games)
Siena - 1.82 (44 games)
Arezzo - 1.80 (15 games)
Bari - 1.76 (67 games)
Spurs - 1.74 (19 games)
👀 Antonio Conte's managerial career by points-per-game:
1️⃣ Juve - 2.24 (129 games)
2️⃣ Chelsea - 2.12 (106 games)
3️⃣ Inter - 2.11 (102 games)
4️⃣ Italy - 2.00 (24 games)
5️⃣ Siena - 1.82 (44 games)
6️⃣ Arezzo - 1.80 (15 games)
7️⃣ Bari - 1.76 (67 games)
8️⃣ Spurs - 1.74 (19 games) https://t.co/qAo8pNPOjN
He went on to win the Premier League with Chelsea during the 2016-17 season and moved to Inter Milan after two years with the club. His winning formula worked wonders with Inter as well, where he won the league title last season before signing with Tottenham Hotspur.
Juventus
Happy Birthday, Antonio Conte - his honours as a manager:
🇮🇹 Juventus
🏆 3x Serie A
🏆 2x Supercoppa Italiana
🏴 Chelsea
🏆 Premier League
🏆 FA Cup
🇮🇹 Inter
🏆 Serie A
🏅 Serial winner. https://t.co/5PPfM75rTY
Considering his immense experience and winning record, it’s no surprise that Antonio Conte is the third-highest paid manager in Europe's top five leagues.