10 Longest-Serving Managers in Europe’s Top 10 Leagues [Ranked]

When it comes to ranking football managers beside one another, the level of loyalty that they exhibit is possibly the most interesting aspect to consider. Football managers come in a wide variety of forms, sizes, and levels of commitment. On the list of managers who have served a club for the longest period of time, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are at the top of the list. However, a variety of head coaches, each of whom is unique in their own right, have stepped up and paved the way for up-and-coming hotshots who try their hand at leading a squad. These managers are no longer in charge of the club.

There is always one man who has custody over many decisions that can affect the inner-goings at the club, and that man is the manager, who is often known as the bedrock of any successful team. In a world where football clubs are always striving to boast the best players, the swankiest stadiums and the most illustrious cutlery cabinet, there is always one man who has custody over these decisions. Having said that, there are some uncertainties associated with that. When it comes to the current day and age, managers frequently live in fear since they are aware that they can be the next ones to be given their P45 if poor performance and/or inappropriate displays become the norm.

There are still a select few football teams that appreciate loyalty even in the face of adversity, despite the fact that not all football clubs are known for their patience (we are looking at you, Chelsea). The following is a list of the ten managers who have held their positions for the longest amount of time in Europe’s top five leagues, as compiled by Transfermarkt.

Rogier Meijer, number ten, of the NEC Nijmegen
Duration of membership at the club: four years and three months Many young and bright managers have found their footing in the Eredivisie, which has been a breeding ground for them. Many of these managers have gone on to coach some of the best teams in the Netherlands. Rogier Meijer is an example of a man who has spent a considerable amount of time honing his craft within the division.

The 43-year-old coach made the transition into coaching in 2019, initially taking on the role of assistant manager at NEC Nijmegen. Just over a year later, in June 2020, he was promoted to the position of manager at NEC Nijmegen. Having earned his stripes as a player in his own nation, he made the transition into coaching. With a total of 163 games played and four years of experience under his belt, he may now be prepared to go on to the next stage of his career.

Records of Rogier Meijer, Managerial Position

The club

Nijmegen, the NEC

Positioned in

April 2nd, 2020

A pair of matches

No. 163

The victor

68

Obtains

Forty

Losses incurred

(55)

(Points for each match)

It is 1.50

Nine Ruben Amorim, a sporting athlete
The total amount of time spent with the club is four years and six months.
Ruben Amorim, the athletic director, is seen on the sidelines.
If Liverpool had made the decision to pursue Ruben Amorim rather than Arne Slot after Jurgen Klopp’s departure, then the composition of this list would have been slightly altered. Unfortunately, the Dutchman was able to make his way to Anfield, while the Portuguese head coach ended up remaining at Sporting.

In March of 2020, the former Benfica player took control of his current situation, and in the four years that followed, he has become a prominent figure in the sport. During the summer of 2024, big European clubs, including Chelsea, were keeping an eye on Amorim because of the exciting kind of football that the Lions play. This brand of football has resulted in the Lions winning two league crowns, including three League Cups and one Super Cup. To what extent do you believe that it is only a matter of time until the 39-year-old is offered a high role at another organisation?

Record of Ruben Amorim’s Management Experience

The club

Competing in CP

Positioned in

April 5th, 2020

A pair of matches

220-

The victor

No. 155

Obtains

32:

Losses incurred

33rd

(Points for each match)

It is 2.26

8.
The Arsenal player Mikel Arteta
Club membership for a total of four years and eight months
During Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton, Arteta
Over the course of their time together, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have not always had a friendly relationship. The difficult period that occurred early on in his employment, during which many supporters were prepared to sever their ties with the Spaniard in the hope that another player would be able to lead them back to the top of the Premier League, will remain deeply ingrained in their memories. The fact that the club’s hierarchy chose against making that decision is a stroke of good fortune for them.

Despite the fact that Arsenal has not been able to take the Premier League championship away from Manchester City, they have been the team that has come the closest to challenging them in both the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. A significant portion of their success can be attributed to Arteta. Just recently, he was rewarded with a contract extension, which places him among the most paid managers in the Premier League. He is widely considered to be one of the most brilliant brains in the contemporary game. Assuming he is able to fulfil the terms of that agreement, he will be getting close to the eight-year mark with the Emirates.

The Managerial Record Keeper is Mikel Arteta

The club

Armoury (ar

Positioned in

22 December, 2019

A pair of matches

No. 235

The victor

1403

Obtains

a 35

Losses incurred

57:

(Points for each match)

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Imanol Alguacil, a member of Real Sociedad.”
Overall time spent with the club: five years and eight months
It was Imanol Alguacil that coached Real Sociedad.
Imanol Alguacil, the manager of Real Sociedad, is the first person to reach the five-year mark. He took over his position at the Reale Arena in December of 2018, making him the first person to successfully complete this milestone. Because of this, Sociedad has played 278 games since then, and they have steadily ascended the standings to the point where they are now frequently challenging for European qualifying.

The sole trophy that Alguacil has won during his years of duty in the dugout is the Spanish Super Cup, which was won in the 2019/20 season. This trophy is the only thing that he has to show for his years of service. Despite the fact that the 2024–25 season has not begun in accordance with the plan, the individual who has been so devoted to La Real need to be given the opportunity to steadie the ship.

Managerial Record maintained by Imanol Alguacil

The club

Authentic Sociedad

Positioned in

The 27th of December, 2018

A pair of matches

279.

The victor

130 x

Obtains

73 ()

Losses incurred

Is 76

(Points for each match)

It is 1.66

6 Thomas Frank, a resident of Brentford
The total amount of time spent with the club is five years and eleven months.
A. Frank, Thomas
There is no denying that Brentford is one of the best-run clubs in the entirety of the Premier League, and the Danish strategist Frank has been a central figure in the brilliance that we have witnessed emanating from west London. As a result of his attempts to transform the Bees into a different beast, he has successfully established them as one of the most popular teams in the English top flight.

In spite of the fact that he is considered to be the worst Premier League manager from the standpoint of his playing career, Frank has an amazing record of 1.52 points per match during his 280-game spell in the dugout at the G-Tech Community stadium. As long as Brentford is able to maintain their hold on him, they should have a very good chance of extending their stay in the Premier League.

This is the managerial record of Thomas Frank.

The club

A. Brentford

Positioned in

2018 October 16th

A pair of matches

No. 280

The victor

121;

Obtains

63

Losses incurred

(96)

(Points for each match)

It is 1.52

Jindrich Trpisovsky, Slavia Prague, number in the list
The total amount of time spent with the club is six years and eight months.
Jindrich Trpisovsky, the coach working for Slavia Prague
Jindrich Trpisovsky, who is one of the most successful managers on this list in terms of the number of trophies won, has ensured that Slavia Prague continues to be one of the most dominant powers in Czech Republic football. They have also played in Europe on a regular basis under his leadership, and they will be returning to the Champions League during the 2024–2025 season. In addition to frequently competing with rivals Sparta Prague and Viktoria Plzen at the top of the division, they have also routinely competed in Europe.

Without a doubt, Trpisovsky’s most notable accomplishment in his current position is the fact that he has been able to win the league championship in each of the three seasons that have passed between 2018 and 2021. His tenure at the Fortuna Arena has unquestionably been fruitful, as seen by the addition of four domestic cups to the collection of trophies that he has already amassed.

In terms of his managerial record, Jindrich Trpisovsky

The club

A. Prague, Slavia

Positioned in

Day one of 2018

To match

337

The victor

252

Obtains

61

Losses incurred

51

(Points for each match)

It is 2.18

Gian Piero Gasperini, team captain for Atalanta
Club membership for a total of eight years and three months
Mixed Collage dated November 7th, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
Gasperini, who is synonymous in Serie A for having the longest uninterrupted tutelage at Atalanta, had his most memorable years in charge during a four-year period between 2019 and 2023. During this time, he led La Dea to their highest-ever domestic finish and, as a result, qualified for the Champions League.

As the club has gone from being one that is trying everything in its power to avoid relegation to one that is competing for the top spot in Serie A, Gasperini has been there to oversee the process of significant change. At the time of his arrival, Atalanta finished in thirteenth place; nevertheless, since then, they have not finished in the second half of the table, which is more evidence of the indestructible influence of the 65-year-old.

The Managerial Record belongs to Gian Piero Gasperini.

The club

The city of Atalanta

Positioned in

April 14th, 2016

A pair of matches

No. 392

The victor

No. 203

Obtains

9.0

Losses incurred

98

(Points for each match)

It is 1.78

3)
Manchester City team manager Pep Guardiola
The total amount of time spent at the club: For eight years and two months, Pep Guaridola has been the manager of Manchester City.
With only a few days separating him from Gasperini for third place, only Sir Alex Ferguson, the hero of Manchester United, can match Pep Guardiola’s significance in the history of the sport. That is the simplest explanation. Over the course of his three thousand days in command of Manchester City, the Spaniard has led the club to every imaginable club honour. He has been blessed with the opportunity to manage at two of Europe’s most formidable clubs, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

This is the key statistic for GIVEMESPORT: Arsene Wenger boas The Spaniard has transformed an already fantastic team into a formidable footballing prospect, one that is capable of defeating the best teams in the world, as proven by their achievements in winning the treble. It is possible that City would have remained the team to beat if they had players like Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne, and Erling Haaland, who have all been playing more recently. On the other hand, if they had not been led by the best manager in the game at the moment, the outcome might have been very different.

The record of Pep Guardiola as a sports manager

The club

City of Manchester

Positioned in

The first of July, 2016

A pair of matches

No. 478

The victor

344,

Obtains

58:

Losses incurred

Is 66

(Points for each match)

It is 2.34