Who is the best coach in UEFA Euro in the 21st century?

Tiki-taka pioneers, fairy-tale outsiders and modern tournament tacticians all stake their claim across two decades of summer drama. Who deserves the crown?

1

Roger Lemerre

French manager who claimed Euro 2000 to complete France's World Cup–Euro double.

2

Otto Rehhagel

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

3

Luis Aragonés

Spanish boss who launched the tiki-taka era with Euro 2008 glory.

4

Vicente del Bosque

Mustachioed strategist who guided Spain to Euro 2012 between two World Cup runs.

5

Fernando Santos

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

6

Roberto Mancini

Charismatic Italian boss who lifted Euro 2020 at Wembley after a perfect qualifying run.

7

Luis de la Fuente

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

8

Joachim Löw

Long-serving Germany coach with consistent semifinal-plus runs across four Euros, including the 2008 final.

9

Gareth Southgate

England manager who guided the Three Lions to back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 and 2024.

10

Luiz Felipe Scolari

Brazilian World Cup winner who took Portugal to the Euro 2004 final on home soil.

11

Cesare Prandelli

Italian boss who led the Azzurri to the Euro 2012 final with a confident, attacking side.

12

Slaven Bilić

Croatian manager who pushed his side to Euro 2008 quarterfinals and earned global respect.

13

Antonio Conte

Italian tactician whose disciplined Azzurri made the Euro 2016 quarterfinals, losing to Germany on penalties.