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?

1

Helmut Schön

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

2

Rinus Michels

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

3

Luis Aragonés

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

4

Vicente del Bosque

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

5

Otto Rehhagel

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

6

Roberto Mancini

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

7

Fernando Santos

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

8

Berti Vogts

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

9

Michel Hidalgo

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

10

Richard Møller Nielsen

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

11

Roger Lemerre

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

12

Ferruccio Valcareggi

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

13

Jupp Derwall

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

14

Luis de la Fuente

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

15

Joachim Löw

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