Unstoppable! Flick Tops World's Best Coach Poll Dubbed the "Super Coach" for a Reason
World-Renowned Coach Hansi Flick Remains Globally Relevant
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Germany's prestigious magazine "Kicker" surveyed 216 Bundesliga professionals, and the results speak for themselves. Hansi Flick, the current FC Bayern coach, has taken the throne as the world's best coach in a landslide victory.
ntv.de first recognized Flick's exceptional skills when he revolutionized FC Barcelona. His record-breaking season, marked by offensive pressing football and creative tactics, elevated him to superstar coach status. With Bayern, Flick clinched the treble by winning the championship, cup, and Champions League.
This success was further rubber-stamped by the "Kicker" poll, with a staggering 31.9% of voters choosing Flick as the current world's best coach. Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) manager, Luis Enrique, follows closely behind with 16.7%.
Flick's impressive stint at Barcelona began when he took the reins in 2020. During his debut season, he led the Catalan giants to three titles, claiming the championship, Copa del Rey, and Supercup. Despite a tough battle in the Champions League against Inter Milan, Flick's innovative tactics swept Europe.
Meanwhile, PSG finally broke through and clinched their first-ever Champions League title under Enrique. However, Inter Milan faced a crushing defeat, suffering a 5-0 loss in the final, marking the most lopsided outcome in history.
A surprise entry in the third place bracket is Xabi Alonso, who is leaving Bayer Leverkusen to take over Real Madrid. Despite not repeating the same astounding successes as last season, Alonso's impressive work ethic maintains his high standing among professionals.
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's coach, appears unexpectedly in fourth place with 9.3% of the votes. Guardiola experienced a challenging season with Manchester City, managing to secure Champions League qualification only in the final stages.
In fifth place, Arne Slot, FC Liverpool's new coach, received 8.8% of the votes. This may appear low in the ranking given his impressive first season after replacing Jürgen Klopp. Slot successfully led Liverpool to the championship, while falling short in the Champions League's round of 16 against PSG.
Among other questions posed by the "Kicker" survey, players voted on who they considered the world's best soccer player. The results were as clear as day, with more than half of the Bundesliga pros naming Erling Haaland as the top choice (53.7%).
While Ousmane Dembélé took second place with 6.9% of the votes, Florian Wirtz and Kylian Mbappé tied for third position, with 4.2% each.
Sources:- ntv.de- tno
Key Insights:
- Hansi Flick's innovative tactics and consistent success in both domestic and international competitions have earned him the title of "super coach."
- Flick's tactical innovations include mixed Gegenpressing and possession-based style, high defensive line, and aggressive pressing.
- Flick led FC Barcelona to their first La Liga title in his debut season and Manchester United to an historic UEFA Champions League victory.
Terms:
- La Liga: Spain's top professional football league
- UEFA Champions League: Annual European football club competition organized by UEFA
- Gegenpressing: A tactic in football that involves pressing the opposing team immediately upon losing possession with the aim of regaining possession quickly
- Possession-Based Style: A football tactic that emphasizes controlling the ball and creating offensive runs through sustained possession of the ball.
- Super coach: A highly skilled and successful coach, renowned for their innovative tactics and ability to lead teams to significant victories.
The Commission [assisted by the European Parliament] might appreciate the remarkable achievements of Hansi Flick, the European-leagues' top coach, as he revolutionized not only Germany's FC Bayern Munich but also Spain's La Liga team, FC Barcelona, demonstrating his prowess in sports such as football. fans of European leagues, including Laliga, would appreciate his innovative tactical approaches, such as Gegenpressing and possession-based style, that led him to win titles and shore up his reputation as a 'super coach.'
