When we talk about the best football manager in the 21st century, Pep is one of the names that pops into our minds. Whichever club he has managed, the number of trophies in their cabinet has increased. He is the second-most decorated manager in football history. Moreover, Pep Guardiola’s managerial legacy is unmatchable.
Pep has always transitioned a team and made it into a champion side. From players to substitutes, everyone who is playing under Pep Guardiola’s management has the potential to turn games single-handedly. We have all seen him do it over the years, and a former Barcelona player applauds him.
Javier Mascherano, on Pep Guardiola’s managerial legacy, said:
“Football can be divided into pre-pep and post-pep eras!”
Here is the complete statement:
“Pep Guardiola’s legacy is not the titles. His legacy is what he contributed to football. This sport can be divided into the pre-pep and post-pep eras.”
Undoubtedly, every football club knows how much difficulty they face when a club plays under Pep Guardiola. Moreover, not just football players or experts but even legendary managers have applauded him.
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A few weeks ago, Jurgen Klopp said:
“Pep Guardiola is the best manager in the world! In my lifetime, he has been an outstanding manager. The way he influenced football is incredible. He has won many trophies, but he behaves like he has never won anything. I see excellence, and Pep is that.”
Pep Guardiola’s managerial legacy
Pep has managed over 900 games and won 37 trophies. He has won a treble thrice in his managerial career. Two with Barcelona during the 2008–09 and 2010–11 seasons. The third was won by Manchester City during the 2022–23 season.
Managerial Stats
| Year | Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
| 2008-2012 | Barcelona | 247 | 179 | 47 | 21 | 72.47 |
| 2013-2016 | Bayern Munich | 161 | 121 | 21 | 19 | 75.16 |
| 2016-present | Manchester City | 458 | 333 | 63 | 62 | 72.71 |
From 2008 to 2024, he has only lost 102 out of 906 games in his managerial career. Is he the best manager in football history? Yes, we guess. If not sure, let’s check his achievements.
Managerial Achievements
Barcelona B
- Tercera Division (2007-08)
Barcelona
- 2x Copa del Rey (2008-09, 2011-12)
- 2x UEFA Champions League (2008-09, 2010-11)
- 2x UEFA Super Cup (2009, 2011)
- 2x FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2011)
- 3x Supercopa (2009, 2010, 2011)
- 3x La Liga (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11)
Bayern Munich
- UEFA Super Cup (2013)
- FIFA Club World Cup (2013)
- 2x DFB-Pokal (2013-14, 2015-16)
- 3x Bundesliga (2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16)
Manchester City
- UEFA Champions League (2022-23)
- UEFA Super Cup (2022-23)
- FIFA Club World Cup (2022-23)
- 2x FA Community Shield (2018, 2019)
- 2x FA Cup (2018-19, 2022-23)
- 4x EFL Cup (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21)
- 5x Premier League (2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
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