Global reports have revealed the list of the world's richest football coaches for 2026. The ranking is based on the coaches' estimated net worth, not just their current salaries. The list contains some notable surprises, most prominently the drop of Manchester City's Pep Guardiola to third place. Names more associated with playing than coaching have topped the list, reflecting the continued influence of past contracts, bonuses, investments, and even severance pay.
According to PlanetFootball, which relied on the latest financial estimates and coaches' earnings, major leagues like the English and Spanish leagues remain the primary source of wealth for top coaches, whether through huge salaries or administrative and advisory positions after retirement.
Wayne Rooney tops the list of the highest-paid managers for 2026, despite being out of work since his dismissal from Plymouth Argyle in December 2024.
The list is as follows:
Wayne Rooney – £170 million
Diego Simeone – £102 million
José Mourinho – £100 million
Pep Guardiola – £100 million
Zinedine Zidane – £91.6 million
Steven Gerrard – £66.9 million
Sir Alex Ferguson – £53.6 million
Carlo Ancelotti – £41 million
Jürgen Klopp – £40 million
Arsène Wenger – £39 million
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