There’s been a lot of debate over the years around who is the greatest manager in football history.
Pep Guardiola and Alex Ferguson are two all-time greats, while Jose Mourinho was also a world-class manager in his day.
On top of that, Arsene Wenger was up there with Ferguson in terms of legacy in the Premier League.
Speaking to TalkSPORT, Sol Campbell has been asked to name who he considers the greatest manager of all-time.
Campbell has played under some big-name gaffers from Arsene Wenger to Sven Goran Eriksson, but according to Campbell, the greatest manager in football history is actually a former Chelsea boss.
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Sol Campbell names the greatest manager in football history
According to the pundit, Carlo Ancelotti is the greatest manager in the history of football.
Ancelotti is, of course, most famous for his exploits at Real Madrid over the years, winning the Champions League on numerous occasions.
However, once upon a time, Ancelotti was the Chelsea manager, leading the Blues to a Premier League and FA Cup double.
Joe Cole once said Ancelotti was the smartest manager he’s seen, and Campbell believes he’s the greatest gaffer in the history of the game.
Campbell believes Ancelotti is the best manager ever, and when you look at his achievements, it’s hard to disagree with that view.
Carlo Ancelotti’s career achievements
Campbell says that Ancelotti is the best manager of all-time, and the reality is that there aren’t many who can match his CV.
Alex Ferguson may have won more league titles, but Ancelotti has done the business in multiple countries, and he’s had more European success than any other manager.
| Carlo Ancelotti career achievements | |
|---|---|
| Games | 1356 |
| Wins | 821 |
| Draws | 284 |
| Losses | 251 |
| League titles | 6 |
| Cup wins | 2 |
| Champions League wins | 5 |
Chelsea have made some managerial mistakes over the years – they sacked Thomas Tuchel too soon, and hiring Graham Potter was a massive error, but perhaps sacking Ancelotti was the biggest mistake Chelsea made.
The Blues had perhaps the greatest manager in the history of football in charge, and they sacked him after finishing second in the Premier League just one year after winning the double.
