Hansi Flick Roars Ahead as Top Coach Globally, Pep Guardiola Surprisingly Lags Behind
World-Renowned Coach Hansi Flick Remains Connected Globally
Popular soccer magazine "The Kicker" took a poll, with an astounding 216 Bundesliga players participating. The poll's results highlight the current top coach in the world, and the charts are clear - Hansi Flick storms ahead.
Flick, the 60-year-old ex-national coach, has been turning heads since joining FC Barcelona. His exceptional season with the Catalan club boosted his reputation to super coach status. He secured three titles in his inaugural season, claiming the championship, the Copa del Rey, and Supercup victories. Unfortunately, his quest for Champions League glory ended against Inter Milan in a nail-biting semi-final. Still, his relentless offensive playing style swept the continent into an awe.
Flick's dominance in the poll is unquestionable. He shares the top spot with another high-profile coach, Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique. With 31.9% of the votes, Flick demonstrates a clear lead over the competition. Enrique is also enjoying a remarkable period, having recently delivered the Ligue 1 champions their first-ever Champions League title, and his team annihilating Inter Milan 5-0 in the final – a first in history.
Guardiola Fails to Impress
Pep Guardiola, despite his impressive track record with Manchester City, finds himself in a surprising fourth position in the poll. City's season was a forgettable one, failing to meet their usual high standards, barely managing to secure Champions League qualification. Guardiola's self-scrutiny didn't help matters, often criticizing himself and his team.
The Unheralded Mastermind
Arne Slot, the dynamic Dutchman who took over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool FC, might have been underrated in the poll, ranking fifth with 8.8% of the votes. Slot single-handedly led Liverpool to the championship in his debut season, concluding the season with a significant lead. A disappointing Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain, the eventual winners, is perhaps the only blemish on this impressive run.
The Best of the Best
The poll also addressed the question of the world's best player, and the results were as clear as day. More than half of the participants (53.7%) voted for Lionel Messi. Ousmane Dembele and Florian Wirtz garnered 6.9% and 4.2% of the vote, respectively.
- Football
- La Liga
- Hansi Flick
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Josep Guardiola
- Arne Slot
- Lionel Messi
- Ousmane Dembele
- Florian Wirtz
Source: ntv.de, tno
- FC Barcelona
- Manchester City
- Liverpool FC
- Pep Guardiola
- Jurgen Klopp
- Lionel Messi
- Ousmane Dembele
- Florian Wirtz
The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament, might discuss the impact of Hansi Flick's coaching style in European football leagues, such as La Liga, where he previously coached FC Barcelona.
Lionel Messi, the world's best player according to the poll, showcases his exceptional skills not only in La Liga but also in other European leagues, catching the attention of coaches like Hansi Flick and Arne Slot.
