TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The pressure to perform at the highest level in football weighs heavily on both players and managers. But when success follows, the paychecks can be just as hefty.
Some of the highest paid football managers are earning staggering sums, including Diego Simeone, Simone Inzaghi, and Pep Guardiola, with annual salaries of £25.9 million, £21.8 million, and £20.7 million, respectively. These eye-watering figures reflect not only their tactical brilliance but also the immense value they bring to their clubs, leading them to title after title.
According to GiveMeSport and Planet Football, here are the 10 highest-paid football managers in 2025.
List of the Highest Paid Football Managers in 2025
1. Unai Emery (Aston Villa) - £8.3m
Unai Emery’s impact at Aston Villa has been nothing short of transformative. Since taking over in late 2022, the Spanish tactician has revived the club’s ambitions, guiding them back into European competition and lifting Villa an impressive ten places, from 17th to 7th, in his first season in charge.
2. Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil) – £8.4m
Recently signed in May 2025, Carlo Ancelotti has secured his place among the highest-paid football managers. Though it marks a slight pay cut from what he earned at Real Madrid, Ancelotti continues to draw high expectations from fans as he takes charge of the Brazil national team. Notably, he left Madrid with pride and no regrets, having won 15 trophies across two spells, including three Champions League titles.
3. Jose Mourinho (Fenerbahçe) – £9.2m
Having penned a two-year contract with Fenerbahçe last summer, Jose Mourinho continues to stir debate. While his tactical dominance may have faded, his global appeal remains undeniable. Still, as ESPN reported, Mourinho made it clear that he remains determined to lead the team to the Champions League, even if it means going through the qualifying rounds.
4. Matthias Jaissle (Al-Ahli) – £9.6m
Despite his earlier success with Red Bull Salzburg, Matthias Jaissle was dismissed in the summer of 2023. However, his move to Al-Ahli has marked a turning point, with the young manager finding immediate success. By far the youngest manager on the list, Jaissle is widely celebrated for his modern tactical eye and fresh ideas.
In his debut season, he led Al-Ahli to a third-place league finish, securing qualification for the 2024/25 Asian Champions League, and went on to win the AFC Champions League Elite earlier this year.
5. Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain) – £9.6m
Luis Enrique’s reputation as one of the highest-paid football managers in 2025 is truly well-deserved. Having been a key figure at both Barcelona and his current club, Paris Saint-Germain, Enrique consistently delivers brilliance on the pitch.
Known for his humility, he has guided PSG to victories in Ligue 1, the Trophée des Champions, the Coupe de France, and the Champions League, highlighted by an impressive 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final.
6. David Moyes (Everton) – £12.5m
Moyes made a high-profile return to Everton, the club where he built his reputation. His pay packet reflects both loyalty and long-term vision, as the Toffees aim to rebuild under a steady hand. Compared to Sean Dyche’s tenure, Everton now plays with greater intensity and a more proactive pressing style.
7. Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) – £15.6m
Arteta has transformed Arsenal into consistent title contenders. Under his guidance, Arsenal have secured three consecutive second-place finishes in the Premier League and reached the semifinals of both the Champions League and the Carabao Cup last season. Arteta’s rise from assistant to Pep Guardiola to one of the most respected head coaches in Europe has been meteoric, though he seems to be underappreciated.
8. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) – £20.7m
Having penned a new contract with City in November 2024, Pep Guardiola isn’t only among the highest-paid football managers; he is also the second-highest-paid employee at the club. Since taking the helm in 2016, he has won six Premier Leagues, a success rate of 67%, and has managed 533 games. According to Yahoo! Sports, Guardiola has declared a sabbatical.
9. Simone Inzaghi (Al-Hilal) – £21.8m
After guiding Inter Milan to multiple trophies, Inzaghi moved to Saudi giants Al-Hilal. His impact has been nothing short of significant, as he applied lessons from past defeats and translated them into success on the Asian stage. His tactical adjustments paid off, leading Al-Hilal to a landmark victory and making them the only Asian club to advance deep into a major international tournament.
10. Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid) – £25.9m
Diego Simeone remains the highest-paid football manager in the world. As the backbone of Atlético Madrid for over a decade, his defensive solidity and leadership have made him indispensable. Notably, he led Atlético to the La Liga title twice, defeating both Barcelona and Real Madrid on separate occasions.
In a sport where pressure, expectations, and stakes are sky-high, these highest-paid football managers are earning salaries that reflect not just their past achievements but the weight of responsibility they carry. With that in mind, let’s now shift focus and take a look at the highest-paid Premier League players for the 2025/2026 season.
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