Who is the best coach in UEFA Euro history?

From the architects of total-football to penalty-area pragmatists, this lineup spans every era of continental glory and unlikely triumphs. Who deserves the crown?

Helmut Schön

West Germany coach who won Euro 1972 with a side widely regarded as one of the greatest international teams ever.

1/15

Rinus Michels

Dutch tactician and father of Total Football who lifted Euro 1988 with the Netherlands.

2/15

Luis Aragonés

Spanish manager who launched the tiki-taka era by winning Euro 2008 with Spain.

3/15

Vicente del Bosque

Calm, mustachioed strategist who guided Spain to a record-tying Euro 2012 triumph.

4/15

Otto Rehhagel

German coach who masterminded Greece's miracle Euro 2004 victory as 100-1 outsiders.

5/15

Roberto Mancini

Charismatic Italian boss who rebuilt the Azzurri and lifted Euro 2020 at Wembley.

6/15

Fernando Santos

Pragmatic Portuguese manager who delivered the nation's first major title at Euro 2016.

7/15

Berti Vogts

Former defender who steered a reunified Germany to Euro 1996 glory.

8/15

Michel Hidalgo

Architect of the Platini-led France side that captured Euro 1984 on home soil.

9/15

Richard Møller Nielsen

Danish coach whose last-minute call-ups stunned Europe by winning Euro 1992.

10/15

Roger Lemerre

French manager who added Euro 2000 to France's 1998 World Cup crown.

11/15

Ferruccio Valcareggi

Italian coach who guided the Azzurri to Euro 1968, their only European title.

12/15

Jupp Derwall

West Germany boss who claimed Euro 1980 with a generation led by Rummenigge.

13/15

Luis de la Fuente

Spanish coach who delivered a record fourth Euro title with a perfect run at Euro 2024.

14/15

Joachim Löw

Long-serving Germany coach who reached an Euro final and produced consistent deep runs across four tournaments.

15/15