The Best 2024: FIFA Announces Finalists for Best Coach of the Year Award 2024
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious Best Coach of the Year award for 2024. The nominees, who have made significant contributions to their teams between August 21, 2023, and August 2024, represent a mix of club and national team successes.
At the top of the list is Spanish manager Xabi Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga championship. Alongside him are Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who led Real Madrid to both the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League titles, and Spain's Luis de la Fuente, who led the national team to glory this year.
Also in contention are Spain’s Pep Guardiola, who achieved remarkable success with Manchester City, and Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni, who led the South American giants to notable victories.
Nominees for Best Coach of the Year 2024:
- Xabi Alonso - Bayer Leverkusen (Spain)
- Carlo Ancelotti - Real Madrid (Italy)
- Luis de la Fuente - Spain (Spain)
- Pep Guardiola - Manchester City (Spain)
- Lionel Scaloni - Argentina (Argentina)
