In a football club, the manager is the one who is given the overall charge of the running of a football team. He has a lot of responsibilities, ranging from picking the team, choosing the tactics, signing and transferring players, bargaining player contracts, and talking to the media. The list of the top 10 highest-paid football managers in 2025, with the game involving technicality, shows that managers need to adapt.
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Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Vicente del Bosque, and José Mourinho are some of the greatest managers in world football. In recent years, we have also seen some young managers step up and show their class, such as Julian Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso, and Ruben Amorim. With the game evolving, modern football is entering the scene. As per Givemesport data, here are the 10 highest-paid football Managers.
Top 10 Highest Paid Football Managers in 2025 (Annually)
| Rank | Manager | Salary (£M) | Club | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Simeone | 25.9 | Atlético Madrid | La Liga (Spain) |
| 2 | Pep Guardiola | 20.7 | Manchester City | Premier League (England) |
| 3 | Mikel Arteta | 15.6 | Arsenal | Premier League (England) |
| 4 | Stefano Pioli | 15.5 | Al Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| 5 | David Moyes | 12.5 | Everton | Premier League (England) |
| 6 | Luis Enrique | 9.6 | Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1 (France) |
| 7 | Matthias Jaissle | 9.6 | Al Ahli | Saudi Pro League |
| 8 | José Mourinho | 9.2 | Fenerbahce | Süper Lig (Turkey) |
| 9 | Jorge Jesus | 8.6 | Al Hilal | Saudi Pro League |
| 10 | Carlo Ancelotti | 8.3 | Real Madrid | La Liga (Spain) |
10. Carlo Ancelotti
The Italian manager is with the European giants Real Madrid for his second spell. Winning 2 Champions League titles in the last three years. This season is something to forget. He earns £8.3m every year.
| Full Name | Carlo Ancelotti |
| Date of Birth | June 10, 1959 |
| Place of Birth | Reggiolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Playing Career – Position | Midfielder |
| Nickname | Carletto |
9. Jorde Jesus
Jorde is currently managing Al Hilal in the Saudi Professional League. He joined them in 2023. He is current salary is £8.6m per year.
| Full Name | Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus |
| Date of Birth | July 24, 1954 |
| Place of Birth | Amadora, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation | Football Manager |
| Current Role | Head Coach of SL Benfica (as of 2025) |
| Passion | Jorge Jesus is known for his charismatic and passionate demeanor on and off the pitch. |
8. José Mourinho
After his transfer to the Turkish League, Jose earns a salary of £9.2m. Especially after proving himself with big teams, he wanted a different challenge.
| Full Name | Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus |
| Date of Birth | July 24, 1954 |
| Place of Birth | Amadora, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation | Football Manager |
| Current Role | Head Coach of SL Benfica (as of 2025) |
7. Matthias Jaissle
He signed a three-year deal with Al-Ahli in 2023, which makes him earn £9.6m annually. Previously, he was the manager of RB Salzburg. His team currently sits in fifth place in the league.
| Full Name | Matthias Jaissle |
| Date of Birth | April 5, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Nürtingen, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Football Coach |
| Current Role | Head Coach, RB Leipzig (as of 2025) |
| Playing Position | Centre back (former player) |
6. Luis Enrique
With Mbappe leaving at the start of the season, he has done more than expected with the team he has. PSG is set to have an impressive UCL campaign, all because of Luis Enrique’s mastermind. His deal with the club makes him earn a salary of £9.6m per year.
| Full Name | Luis Enrique Martínez García |
| Date of Birth | May 8, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Gijón, Asturias, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Playing Position | Midfielder/Forward |
| Current Role | Football Manager |
| Youth Career | 1981–1988: Sporting Gijón |
5. David Moyes
The return to his former team, Everton, at midseason is something no one expected. After a decent stay with West Ham, he was sacked. Hence, Everton welcomed him and will pay £12.5m.
| Full Name | David William Moyes |
| Date of Birth | April 25, 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Football Manager |
| Current Role | Manager of West Ham United (as of 2025) |
| Playing Position | Centre-back |
4. Stefano Pioli
Cristiano Ronaldo’s side, Al-Nassr, welcomed Stefano Pioli at the start of the season. The Saudi Arabian side pays £15.5m annually.
| Full Name | Stefano Pioli |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Parma, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Football Manager |
| Current Role | Head Coach of AC Milan (as of 2025) |
| Playing Position | Centre-back |
| Education | Degree in Sports Science |
3. Mikel Arteta
Arsenal’s Manager, Mikel, and his team have just recently beaten the mighty Real Madrid. Eventually, £15.6m is his salary.
| Full Name | Mikel Arteta Amatriain |
| Date of Birth | March 26, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | San Sebastián, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Playing Position | Midfielder |
| Education | Studied for his coaching badges while playing, known for his analytical approach to football management |
| Personal Life | Married to Lorena Bernal, three children |
2. Pep Guardiola
Basically regarded as one of the greatest managers, Pep is having a season to forget. Especially, after a bad Premier League, and additionally, a UCL spot is not guaranteed. Despite this, he earns £20.7m per year.
| Full Name | Josep Guardiola Sala |
| Date of Birth | January 18, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Santpedor, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Playing Position | Defensive Midfielder |
| Education | Attended a six-month football management course alongside other former players at the Johan Cruyff Institute. |
| Personal Life | Married to Cristina Serra, with whom he has three children |
1. Diego Simeone
The Atletico Madrid manager earns £25.9m annually. He has been with the club for the past 14 years. He ranks in first place on the list.
| Full Name | Diego Pablo Simeone González |
| Date of Birth | April 28, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Playing Position | Midfielder |
| Current Role | Head Coach |
| Current Club | Atlético Madrid (as of 2025) |
| National Team | Argentina (1988–2002) |
| Personal Life | Married |
| Children | Giovanni Simeone |
