Who is the best Chelsea FC manager of all time?

From legends who defined eras to Champions League winners who shocked Europe, Chelsea FC has been guided by some of the game's most brilliant managerial minds. Which manager do you think made the greatest impact at Stamford Bridge?

José Mourinho

Chelsea's greatest manager, winning three Premier League titles and six trophies across two spells (2004-07, 2013-15) that defined an era.

1/10

Thomas Tuchel

The German manager who transformed Chelsea into European champions in 2021, winning the Champions League within months of arrival.

2/10

Carlo Ancelotti

Led Chelsea to their first league and FA Cup Double in 2010, overseeing a record-breaking 103-goal Premier League season.

3/10

Roberto Di Matteo

The caretaker who guided Chelsea to their historic first Champions League title in 2012, defeating Bayern Munich on penalties.

4/10

Antonio Conte

The fiery Italian who won the 2016-17 Premier League title and popularized the back-three formation in England with surgical efficiency.

5/10

Gianluca Vialli

Chelsea's most decorated manager of the pre-Abramovich era, winning the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and UEFA Super Cup.

6/10

Claudio Ranieri

The popular Italian who laid the technical groundwork for Chelsea's future success in the early Abramovich era from 2000-2004.

7/10

Dave Sexton

Chelsea's legendary 1960s-70s manager who delivered the club's first FA Cup in 1970 and a Cup Winners' Cup triumph over Real Madrid in 1971.

8/10

Frank Lampard

The club legend who returned as manager and guided Chelsea to a Champions League quarter-final while developing a generation of young stars.

9/10

Enzo Maresca

The current Chelsea manager whose attacking style and development-focused approach has drawn growing acclaim since his 2024 appointment.

10/10