Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as the highest-paid national team manager in world football, earning a reported annual salary of €10 million. This ranking was published by the German newspaper Bild on October 1. Ancelotti's appointment as Brazil's coach in May 2025 marked a significant development for Brazilian football, with the country's football authorities seeking to leverage his experience and tactical knowledge.
Ancelotti's position at the summit reflects his extensive experience in European club football and his record of success at the highest level. He previously managed several leading European clubs, including AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid, winning multiple UEFA Champions League titles. His reported €10 million annual salary places him comfortably ahead of other managers featured in the ranking.
Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, occupies second position with a reported annual salary of €7 million following his appointment as Germany's national team coach. Klopp's appointment followed Germany's disappointing early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His experience in club football, including leading Liverpool to major honours, has attracted considerable attention.
Mauricio Pochettino, the United States coach, occupies third position with a reported annual salary of €6.8 million. Pochettino has previously handled prominent European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea. His experience in elite club football places him among the most recognisable figures in international management.
Thomas Tuchel, England's coach, ranks fourth with an estimated €6 million annual salary. Tuchel previously managed Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, winning major domestic and European honours. His reported earnings place him €800,000 below Pochettino and €4 million behind Ancelotti.
Spain's Luis de la Fuente occupies fifth position with a reported annual salary of €5 million, while Portugal coach Jorge Jesus ranks sixth with €4 million annually. De la Fuente's earnings reportedly increased from €2 million following his success with the national team. Jesus's current reported earnings are considerably lower than the approximately €12 million he received during his spell at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
The ranking of the highest-paid national team managers also features Zinedine Zidane, Xavi Hernandez, Lionel Scaloni, and Ralf Rangnick. Zidane occupies seventh position with a reported annual salary of €3.6 million, while Xavi Hernandez ranks eighth with €3 million annually as Netherlands coach. Argentina's Lionel Scaloni occupies ninth position with a reported annual salary of €2.3 million, and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick completes the top 10 with an annual salary of €2 million.
Key points
- - Carlo Ancelotti earns €10m annually as Brazil coach. - Jürgen Klopp earns €7m annually as Germany coach. - Mauricio Pochettino earns €6.8m annually as United States coach.
