Best Chelsea managers ever based on stats
The best Chelsea managers ever? Best Chelsea managers ever based on stats? Which Chelsea managers have the best win percentage ever? Chelsea FC former managers? Chelsea FC football managers? Here we look at the best Chelsea managers ever based on stats. Who are the best Chelsea managers ever? Watch & Bet on Football =>
Chelsea managers best win percentage
Are Claudio Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti or Antonio Conte the Chelsea managers with best win percentage of all time? What do all these Chelsea managers have in common?
Well they all managed Chelsea for starters. But furthermore, they are some of the best Chelsea managers ever. So here we will find out exactly who the best Chelsea managers ever are- based on stats.
Best Chelsea managers ever based on stats
Chelsea FC have had 34 managers in total. So then, which managers are the cream of the crop? Who are the best Chelsea FC managers ever based on stats? Here we look at all former Chelsea FC managers list. Watch & Bet on Football =>
Best Chelsea managers ever as of 2025
Best Chelsea manager ever? To clarify, this table only includes managers who have been in charge for at least 20 games and all Chelsea Managers with a higher win-percentage than 50%.
| Manager | From | Until | Games/Honour | W | D | L | Total | Win% |
| Guus Hiddink | 2009 | 2009 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 72.73 |
| José Mourinho | 2004 | 2007 | 30.83 | 124 | 40 | 21 | 185 | 67.03 |
| Avram Grant | 2007 | 2008 | n/a | 36 | 13 | 5 | 54 | 66.67 |
| Antonio Conte | 2016 | 2018 | 52.5 | 69 | 17 | 20 | 106 | 65.09 |
| Maurizio Sarri | 2018 | 2019 | 63 | 40 | 11 | 12 | 63 | 63.49 |
| Carlo Ancelotti | 2009 | 2011 | 36.33 | 67 | 20 | 22 | 109 | 61.47 |
| Thomas Tuchel | 2021 | 2022 | 100 | 60 | 24 | 16 | 100 | 60% |
| José Mourinho | 2013 | 2015 | 68.5 | 82 | 29 | 26 | 137 | 59.85 |
| John Tait Robertson | 1905 | 1907 | 83 | 49 | 15 | 19 | 83 | 59.04 |
| Rafael Benitez | 2012 | 2013 | 24 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 48 | 58.33 |
| Guus Hiddink (caretaker) | 2015 | 2016 | n/a | 65 | 25 | 22 | 112 | 58.04 |
| Roberto Di Matteo | 2012 | 2012 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 57.14 |
| Luiz Felipe Scolari | 2008 | 2009 | n/a | 20 | 11 | 5 | 36 | 55.56 |
| Claudio Ranieri | 2000 | 2004 | n/a | 107 | 46 | 46 | 199 | 53.77 |
| Gianluca Vialli | 1998 | 2000 | 28.6 | 76 | 38 | 29 | 143 | 53.15 |
| Frank Lampard | 2019 | 2021 | N/A | 44 | 17 | 23 | 84 | 52 |
| Ray Wilkins (caretaker) | 2000 | 2000 | n/a | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 2023 | 2024 | Â | 26 | 11 | 14 | 51 | 50.98 |
| Enzo Maresca | 2024 | Present | Â | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – |
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All Chelsea Managers with a lower win-percentage than 50% are presented in seperate list which is the list with the worst Chelsea managers ever.
Top 5 Best Chelsea managers ever based on win-% stats
Here are the Top 5 Best Chelsea managers ever based on stats and their win-percentage:
5. Maurizio Sarri has a win percentage of 63.5% (2018-2019)
Sarri brought in Sarri-ball from Naples, Italy. He had brought a new style of play to the ground at Stamford Bridge but things have fallen apart now, Sarri still has a big success percentage at Chelsea. He has 40 wins in 63 games. He left for Juventus where he won the Serie A before getting sacked.
4. Antonio Conte has a win percentage of 65.09%
One of the top Italian Chelsea managers. Antonio Conte managed Chelsea between 2016 and 2018. From the 106 games he managed, Chelsea won 69 times, drew 20 and lost 17 games. The Italian was known for his defensive brand of football. In his first season in charge, Chelsea won a club record 30 league matches.
3. Avram Grant has a win percentage of 66.67%
Avram Grant is higher on this list than Carlo and Jose. Why? This is due to the fact he only managed 54 games for Chelsea between September 2007 and May 2008. Of those 54 games, Grant won 36 times, drew 13 and lost 5 times. However Avram Grant was let go, despite this win rate. Luiz Scolari took over the next season.
2. Jose Mourinho has a win percentage of 67.03% (2004-2007)
The “special one” Jose Mourinho’s first spell at Chelsea made him number two on this list. The Portuguese manager took over the club in 2004 and has a win percentage of 67.03%. This is due to the fact Jose Mourinho won 124 games out of a total of 185 games while managing The Blues. He drew 40 times and lost 21 times.
1. Guus Hiddink has a win percentage of 72.73%
Guus Hiddink, known as the “caretaker manager”, has the best win percentage for Chelsea of all-time. As a matter of fact, Hiddink has had a habit of taking over Chelsea when they are in trouble after having had two spells at the club. Furthermore, his win rate is high because Hiddink only managed 22 games for Chelsea. Of those 22 games, Chelsea won 16 times, drew 5 and lost 1.
Furthermore, Hiddink would later come back to Chelsea as interim manager once again in 2015. This was after Jose Mourinho was sacked in that disastrous season. Hiddink managed to turn their season around, albeit with a lot of draws, with Chelsea finishing 10th. This just goes to show how bad that season was then in 2015/16.
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Who was Chelsea’s best manager?
José Mourinho is widely regarded as Chelsea’s greatest manager. During his two spells (2004–2007, 2013–2015), he won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and three League Cups, transforming Chelsea into a dominant force.
His tactical genius and charismatic leadership set the standard. Carlo Ancelotti (2009–2011) also stands out for delivering Chelsea’s first domestic double (Premier League and FA Cup in 2009–10).
Thomas Tuchel (2021–2022) further etched his name in history by winning the 2021 UEFA Champions League, the club’s second European crown.
Who is the most successful in Chelsea?
The most successful Chelsea manager in terms of trophies is José Mourinho, who won:
- 3 Premier League titles (2004-05, 2005-06, 2014-15)
- 1 FA Cup (2006-07)
- 3 League Cups (2004-05, 2006-07, 2014-15)
- 1 FA Community Shield (2005)
However, Thomas Tuchel made history by leading Chelsea to their second UEFA Champions League title in 2021, along with the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, making him one of the most influential managers in the club’s history.
Carlo Ancelotti also had a hugely successful spell, winning the Premier League and FA Cup double in 2009-10, and setting a record for most goals scored in a Premier League season (103).
Who would be a good manager for Chelsea?
Chelsea has struggled to find stability in recent years, going through several managerial changes. A good manager for Chelsea would need to bring tactical flexibility, player management skills, and long-term vision. Some potential candidates include:
- Zinedine Zidane – The French legend has won three Champions League titles with Real Madrid and is known for handling big egos and delivering results in high-pressure situations.
- Xabi Alonso – The Bayer Leverkusen manager has impressed with his modern attacking philosophy and could be a great long-term option.
Chelsea FC former managers that won titles list.
All ex-Chelsea managers with the honours list. All the Chelsea managers that have won titles list. This also includes Chelsea managers since 2000.
Previous Chelsea Managers with honours list
| Name | Nat | Tenure | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Drake | England | 1952–1961 | 1955 First Division 1955 FA Charity Shield |
| Tommy Docherty | Scotland | 1961–1967 | 1965 Football League Cup |
| Dave Sexton | England | 1967–1974 | 1970 FA Cup 1971 European Cup Winners’ Cup |
| John Neal | England | 1981–1985 | 1984 Second Division |
| John Hollins | England | 1985–1988 | 1986 Full Members Cup |
| Bobby Campbell | England | 1988–1991 | 1989 Second Division 1990 Full Members Cup |
| Ruud Gullit | Netherlands | 1996–1998 | 1997 FA Cup |
| Gianluca Vialli | Italy | 1998–2000 | 1998 Football League Cup 1998 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup 1998 UEFA Super Cup 2000 FA Cup 2000 FA Charity Shield |
| José Mourinho | Portugal | 2004–2007 2013–2015 |
2005 Football League Cup 2005 Premier League 2005 FA Community Shield 2006 Premier League 2007 Football League Cup 2007 FA Cup 2015 Football League Cup 2015 Premier League |
| Guus Hiddink | Netherlands | 2009 2015–2016 |
2009 FA Cup |
| Carlo Ancelotti | Italy | 2009–2011 | 2009 FA Community Shield 2010 Premier League 2010 FA Cup |
| Roberto Di Matteo | Italy | 2012 | 2012 FA Cup 2012 UEFA Champions League |
| Rafael BenÃtez | Spain | 2012–2013 | 2013 UEFA Europa League |
| Antonio Conte | Italy | 2016–2018 | 2017 Premier League 2018 FA Cup |
| Maurizio Sarri | Italy | 2018-2019 | 2019 Europa League |
| Frank Lampard | Germany | 2021-2022 | 2021 UEFA Champions League 2021 UEFA Super Cup 2021 FIFA Club World Cup |
Current Chelsea boss:
Chelsea sacked Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the 2024/25 season despite a decent campaign where they made into the EFL Cup finals and qualified for European competition.
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See also
- Chelsea players with most appearances: over 100 games and matches!
- Chelsea FC biggest win ever – highest Chelsea win ever in history!
- Chelsea players hairstyles (haircuts)
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