The 2025 Ballon d’Or Men’s Team Coach of the Year has five top coaches vying for the prestigious award.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is just around the corner, and the competition for Men’s Team Coach of the Year is an exciting one after the organizers of the prestigious football award announced the nominees today.
Luis Enrique and Hansi Flick are the top contenders for the award, with both coaches having achieved incredible success in the past year. Enrique led Paris Saint-Germain to a historic Champions League triumph, becoming the first French team to win the competition in 32 years. This achievement was part of a remarkable treble-winning season for PSG.
Flick, on the other hand, enjoyed a stellar first season at Barcelona, delivering the club’s first-ever domestic treble. Under Flick’s guidance, Barcelona won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España, a feat never before achieved by the Catalan club. Flick’s tactical prowess and ability to get the best out of his players have earned him widespread recognition.
The shortlist for Men’s Team Coach of the Year also features Arne Slot, who took Liverpool to Premier League glory in his debut season. Slot’s appointment was seen as a masterstroke by the Reds, and he has quickly established himself as one of the top coaches in the world.
Antonio Conte’s nomination is also well-deserved, given his success with Napoli. Conte’s tactical acumen and ability to adapt to different situations have been key to Napoli’s Serie A title win.
Enzo Maresca’s nomination is a testament to his impressive start to his Chelsea career. Under Maresca’s guidance, Chelsea won the UEFA Conference League and the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. Maresca’s experience working with Pep Guardiola has clearly stood him in good stead, and he has brought a new level of sophistication to Chelsea’s game.
The competition for the Men’s Team Coach of the Year award is fierce, with all five nominees having achieved remarkable success in the past year. The winner will be announced at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which promises to be an exciting event.
