From Barcelona to the Top: Why Hansi Flick Outshines the Rest
World-Renowned Coach Hansi Flick Remains In Demand Across Globally
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link The footballing community weighs in, and the results are clear: Hansi Flick is the current coach du jour.
ntv.de has seen it coming for a while: Hansi Flick's impressive tenure at FC Barcelona has solidified his position as a super coach, following his remarkable season with Bayern Munich in 2020[7]. Under his guidance, Bayern won the triple of championship, cup, and Champions League[8].
Now, Flick's reign has been further cemented, earning him the top spot in a comprehensive 'Kicker' survey, polling 216 Bundesliga pros[6]. An impressive 31.9% of voters chose Flick, matching the feat of PSG[4].
Barcelona's rapid ascent under Flick's guidance is undeniable. In his first season, Flick claimed three titles[1]: the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercup. However, a heart-wrenching loss against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals put a slight damper on an otherwise stellar season[9]. Flick's relentless, offensive-oriented pressing football electrified Europe[10], creating another super team, akin to his reformed Bayern side in 2020.
The Champions League Victor: Luis Enrique
Flick holds a comfortable lead in the rankings, but close behind is Luis Enrique[3], whose historical triumph with Paris St. Germain in securing their first-ever Champions League title can't be ignored. The result of the climactic encounter against Inter Milan was nothing short of shocking: a 5-0 demolition, the most decisive in Champions League history. Enrique received 16.7% of the votes in the traditional player survey[6].
Guardiola's Surprising Appearance
In the bronze medal position, Xabi Alonso[2] leads, preparing to leave Bayer Leverkusen and take over Real Madrid. Despite a less successful season in comparison to his stellar 2024/2025 launch, his commendable work earned him a significant share of appreciation.
The surprising entry in fourth place is none other than Pep Guardiola, boasting 9.3% of the votes[6]. Despite Manchester City's rocky 2024/2025 season by their usual standards, only just securing a Champions League berth in the final stages, Guardiola's strong presence in football circles continues to endure.
An Enchanting Force in Football: Slot
Rounding up the top five is Arne Slot, who received 8.8% of the votes[6]. The Dutchman's impressive first year at Liverpool FC, delivering a championship win with a comfortable lead, may have been slighted in the rankings[8]. Despite a disappointing Champions League elimination against Paris St. Germain in the Round of 16, Slot remains a noteworthy contender.
The 'Kicker' survey also sampled opinions on the best player in the world[6]. The outcome was unambiguous: More than half of the voting Bundesliga pros chose Lamine Yamal, with Ousmane Dembélé coming in second and Florian Wirtz listed between France's star striker Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's Raphinha.
Sources: ntv.de, tno
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The European Parliament is expressing support for Hansi Flick's impressive coaching tenure, especially after his success with FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich, which included winning the triple of championship, cup, and Champions League in 2020. Football leagues across Europe, including La Liga and European-leagues such as Laliga, are acknowledging Flick's impact on the game with his relentless, offensive-oriented pressing style.
