The Euros 2024 has been amazing to watch as the teams have smaller nations have performed exceptionally well. Some of the favorites have struggled to get going in the tournament, as the major European event coming to an end with two semi-finalists France and Spain been confirmed and England will be facing Switzerland, with the Netherlands taking on Turkiye for the rest two places in the last 4 of the tournament.
The underdog teams have been impressive in the tournament as they have shown massive character against the big nations. Georgia, Turkiye, Romania, and some others as well. The credit goes to the footballers along with the coaches as well, for the way they have managed to win or play a good brand of football against the bigger nations in the Euro 2024.
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In any game whenever the team performs well the credit has always been given to the footballers as they take on the limelight. But in case the team fails it is always the managers and their support staff who have been questioned. As the tournament is almost nearing the end we will take a look at some of the top managers of Euro 2024 who have made their team perform at the biggest stage of football.
Here are the top 10 football managers at the Euros 2024
10. Willy Sagnol (Georgia)
The former French World Cup player has done an excellent job with the lowest-rank team in the tournament, Georgia. He first secured a Euro 2024 berth by beating Luxembourg and Greece in the play-offs. Then coming to the tournament the team shocked everyone when they defeated Portugal in the group stage and became the third-best team and the lowest-rank team to ever qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Under Sagnol, the team played amazing football and scored in some serious counter-attacking play. They despite taking the lead first in the RO16 against Spain were knocked out. But they looked threatening every time they were at the counter during the game.
9. Murat Yakin (Switzerland)
Murat Yakin has transformed the Swiss side. He guided his nation to qualification for Euro 2024 as runners-up in their group stage. Under him, the team has so far played amazing football so they almost defeated hosts Germany in the group stage before they conceded a final-minute equaliser.
His team shocked the defending champions Italy in the RO16 by beating them 2-0. They will face England in the quarter-finals and will yet again look to upset the hot favorites of the tournament.
8. Ralf Rangnick (Austria)
Ralf Rangnick has proved everyone wrong after he led Austria as a group topper in the league stage that consisted of nations like France and the Netherlands. He is missing his regular footballer David Alaba who has been out injured but his absence has not affected the team as the way he managed them.
His pressing, attacking style earned him a lot of success in Germany. Looking to head a youthful and talented group, paired with the experienced footballers of the team. Despite losing to Turkiye in the RO16 his team has played well in the tournament.
7. Vincenzo Montella (Turkiye)
Vincenzo Montella has led a talented squad with a mix of experienced and talented youngsters. In the qualifying campaign, his team secured the top spot in Group D ahead of Croatia and Wales. They showed why they were the group toppers in the qualifying round coming to the tournament.
Turkiye qualified behind Portugal in the group stage. They defeated Austria who were looking very dangerous in the tournament coming to the knockouts and will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
6. Gareth Southgate (England)
Gareth Southgate who had been the manager of the Three Lions for a long time now. But he has failed to win any major silverware for the side. Coming to Germany, his side was considered the favorites. However, the team has not performed as per the expectations.
Despite the poor performances, the manager has somehow led the side to the quarter-finals and Southgate will be under huge pressure if the team fails to qualify for the semi-finals.
5. Ronald Koeman (Netherlands)
Ronald Koeman has been good since the takeover. The former FC Barcelona manager has been among the top Dutch coaches of the modern era. In his second stint with the side, he has done well managing. He has made the team play eye-catching football in the UEFA Euro 2024.
His side only lost one game in the group stage against Austria, where the counterattacking tactics failed against the pressing of the opponents. They will be facing Turkiye in the quarter-finals.
4. Roberto Martinez (Portugal)
The former Belgium manager has been impressive since his takeover of the Portugal side. He has managed a young and experienced side well. They played an attacking brand of football in the tournament. However, the side lost to France in the penalties in the quarter-finals.
Irrespective of the loss under him some young talents got a chance to represent their country and perform well in the games as well. In the upcoming years, he will look to manage the side better.
3. Didier Deschamps (France)
Didier Deschamps is one of the three managers who have won the World Cup both as a player and a coach. Deschamps have been associated with the Les Blues for more than a decade. He has led the side well in the recent few years. Leading to two World Cup finals, and one Euro finals as well.
His side is struggling in Euro 2024, but they have managed to be in the semi-final where they will face Spain. The favourites of the tournament will look to qualify for the final and win the tournament after 24 years, under the former World Cup-winning captain.
2. Julian Nagelsmann (Germany)
Julian Nagelsmann since taking over the German managerial role has transformed the side. Under him, the side has played sensational football, from the excellent pressing and amazing transition during the counterattacks. He has led the side well in the Euro 2024.
The youngest manager in the 2024 edition at 36 years of age he has done a brilliant job for the four-time world champions. However, his side lost in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Shattering their dream of winning the trophy at home. After conceding a goal in the last minute of the extra time.
1. Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
Luis de la Fuente has been amazing in managing a young Spain squad. With lots of inexperienced footballers on the side. He won the UEFA Nations League with the side that has shown the world his tactical masterclass. In the Euro 2024, they have conceded just two goals, the least in the tournament.
This shows the defensive solidarity under him and also the fluidity in the attack that they have shown has been impressive to watch. They will face France in the semi-final and will look to beat them and win the silverware on 15th July.
