Home Chelsea Managers in the last 5-10 years & since 2000-2026!

Chelsea Managers in the last 5-10 years & since 2000-2026!

Chelsea Managers List Since 1905-2026

Chelsea FC Managers History List? Are you looking for a list with all Chelsea FC Managers History in the past. We have compiled a list with all ex and previous Chelsea FC Managers into this list with Chelsea FC Managers history list. Here you will find all Chelsea Managers in the past since 1905. Watch & Bet Here =>

Chelsea Managers News: list of Chelsea mangers history list!

List of Chelsea Managers since 2000

Chelsea FC managers history

Chelsea Football Club is a professional football club in London, England, that competes in the Premier League. Founded in 1905, the club’s home ground since then has been Stamford Bridge.

Nicknamed the Blues, Chelsea won the First Division title in 1955, followed by various cup competitions between 1965 and 1971. The past two decades have seen sustained success, with the club winning 21 trophies since 1997.

In total, the club has won 27 major trophies; six titles, seven FA Cups, five League Cups and four FA Community Shields, one UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, one UEFA Europa League and one UEFA Super Cup.

Xabi Alonso – Current Chelsea FC Manager

Xabi Alonso was appointed Chelsea manager on 17 May 2026, signing a four-year contract that begins on 1 July 2026.

The 44‑year‑old Spaniard arrives with a glittering managerial CV, having led Bayer Leverkusen to an historic unbeaten Bundesliga and DFB‑Pokal double in the 2023/24 season.

He later took charge of Real Madrid before leaving the post in January 2026.

Chelsea have given Alonso the title of “manager” rather than “head coach”, reflecting the club’s confidence in his leadership and footballing vision beyond purely tactical duties.

Speaking after the announcement, Alonso said: “Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in world football and it fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club”.

Roman Abramovich Chelsea managers since 2003

Roman Abramovich who took over in 2003 has sacked many Chelsea FC mangers during his ownership. Chelsea FC have had a lot of managers in the Abramovich era as every time a manager has a string of bad performances the manager gets sacked.

Who is the new Chelsea manager?

The new Chelsea manager is Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder who has quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most promising coaches.

His appointment was officially announced on 17 May 2026, a day after Chelsea lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City.

Alonso, 44, has agreed a four‑year contract that will start on 1 July 2026. He rose to prominence by guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic double in the 2023/24 season, before a brief spell as Real Madrid head coach.

His arrival marks a return to English football, where he hopes to revive a Chelsea side that has endured a turbulent, trophyless campaign.

Who was the previous Chelsea manager?

The previous Chelsea manager was Liam Rosenior, who was appointed on a six‑and‑a‑half‑year deal in January 2026 after moving from sister club Strasbourg.

His tenure lasted less than four months: Chelsea sacked him on 22 April 2026 following a catastrophic run of five straight Premier League defeats in which the team failed to score a single goal.

Rosenior cut a frustrated figure after the last of those losses, calling the performance “unacceptable in every aspect of the game” and “the most difficult night in my career”.

Assistant coach Calum McFarlane took over as caretaker for the remainder of the season, before Chelsea turned to Xabi Alonso to lead the club from the summer.

Who is Chelsea assistant manager now?

Liam Rosenior is bringing key members of his staff from Strasbourg to Chelsea. His assistant managers will be Kalifa Cissé and Justin Walker.

Head of analysis Ben Warner will also join them in moving to Stamford Bridge. Rosenior has spoken highly of Cissé’s emotional intelligence and credited his entire staff for his professional success.

Who are the ex Chelsea players that became managers?

Several ex-Chelsea players have transitioned into managerial roles. Notable examples include:

Frank Lampard: Chelsea’s all-time leading goal scorer, Lampard managed the club from 2019 to 2021.

Roberto Di Matteo: A former midfielder, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their first UEFA Champions League title in 2012 as manager.

Gianfranco Zola: The Italian forward managed clubs like West Ham United and Watford after his playing career.

Ruud Gullit: Serving as player-manager, Gullit led Chelsea to an FA Cup victory in 1997.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: The Dutch striker has managed several clubs, including Burton Albion and Queens Park Rangers.

These individuals exemplify the tradition of former Chelsea players advancing into managerial positions within football.

List of Chelsea Managers since 2000

List of recent Chelsea managers

Take a look at our all Chelsea FC Managers History list. Here are all Chelsea FC managers past 10 years and the ones before that in the past.

Who are the last 10 Chelsea managers?

Who are the last 10 Chelsea managers? Below you can see all Chelsea FC managers.

A few of the last 10 Chelsa Managers are Enzo Maresca, Maurizio Sarri, Antonio Conte, Guus Hiddink, Steve Holland, José Mourinho, Rafa Benitez and Carlo Ancelotti.

You will find a complete list with the last 10 Chelsea Managers with all details below.

Last 10 Chelsea Managers 2016-2026

Manager Nationality Tenure Dates Days in Charge
Xabi Alonso Spain May 2026 – Present Ongoing (appointed 18 May 2026)
Liam Rosenior England 6 Jan 2026 – April 2026 132
Enzo Maresca Italy Jul 2024 – Jan 2026 577
Mauricio Pochettino Argentina Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 365
Frank Lampard (2nd) England Apr 2023 – Jun 2023 85
Bruno Saltor Spain Apr 2023 (2 days) 2
Graham Potter England Sep 2022 – Apr 2023 206
Thomas Tuchel Germany Jan 2021 – Sep 2022 589
Frank Lampard (1st) England Jul 2019 – Jan 2021 571
Maurizio Sarri Italy Jul 2018 – Jun 2019 351
Antonio Conte Italy Jul 2016 – Jul 2018 742
Guus Hiddink Netherlands Dec 2015 – Jun 2016 192

Chelsea managers since 2010: Chelsea FC managers last 10 years

Who are the Chelsea fc managers last 10 years? List of Chelsea managers since 2000? You can find all Chelsea FC managers during the last 10 years below and since 2000.

A few of the Chelsea managers last ten years are Sarri, Conte, Hiddink, Holland, Mourinho, Benitez and Ancelotti.

Check out the complete list with the Chelsea managers last ten years and all their details below.

List of Chelsea managers since 2000

Most recent Chelsea managers? Chelsea managers 2010 onwards? Chelsea managers 2000 onwards? Here are the most recent Chelsea manager and our list of recent Chelsea managers since 2000:

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Graham Potter Sep 2022 Apr 2023
Thomas Tuchel 26 January 2021 September 2022
Frank Lampard 04 July 2019 25 January 2021
Maurizio Sarri 14 July 2018 10 June 2019

Antonio Conte Chelsea Manager 2016-2018

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Antonio Conte 3 July 2016 13 July 2018
Guus Hiddink 19 December 2015 16 May 2016
Steve Holland 17 December 2015 19 December 2015
José Mourinho 3 June 2013 17 December 2015
Rafa Benitez 21 November 2012 27 May 2013

Roberto Di Matteo Chelsea manager 2012

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Roberto Di Matteo 4 March 2012 21 November 2012
Andre Villas-Boas 22 June 2011 4 March 2012

Chelsea FC managers since 2010 Carlo Ancelotti

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Carlo Ancelotti 1 June 2009 22 May 2011
Gus Hiddink 16 February 2009 30 May 2009
Ray Wilkins 9 February 2009 15 February 2009
Luiz Felipe Scolari 1 July 2008 9 February 2009

Chelsea FC managers since 2007 Avram Grant

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Avram Grant 20 September 2007 24 May 2008
Jose Mourinho 2 June 2004 19 September 2007
Claudio Ranieri 17 September 2000 31 May 2004
Graham Rix 13 September 2000 17 September 2000
Gianluca Vialli 12 February 1998 12 September 2000

Chelsea FC managers since 2000 Claudio Ranieri

All Chelsea FC Managers list – ex and past Chelsea managers since 1905-2000

Here are all Chelsea FC Managers Past Years:

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Ruud Gullit 10 May 1996 12 February 1998
Glen Hoddle 4 June 1993 10 May 1996
David Webb 15 February 1993 11 May 1993
Ian Porterfield 11 June 1991 15 February 1993

Chelsea FC managers since 1990 Bobby Campbell

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Bobby Campbell 6 March 1988 12 May 1991
John Hollins 11 June 1985 6 March 1988
John Neal 28 May 1981 11 June 1985
Bobby Gould 23 April 1981 28 May 1981
Geoff Hurst 13 September 1979 23 April 1981
Danny Blanchflower 14 December 1978 11 September 1979
Ken Shillito 7 July 1977 13 December 1978
Eddie McCreadie 16 April 1975 1 July 1977
Ron Suart 3 October 1974 16 April 1975
Dave Sexton 23 October 1967 3 October 1974
Tommy Docherty 1 October 1961 6 October 1967
Ted Drake 1 June 1952 30 September 1961
Bill Birrell 19 April 1939 June 1952
Leslie Knighton 8 May 1933 19 April 1939
David Calderhead 1 August 1907 8 May 1933
William Lewis 27 November 1906 1 August 1907
John Robertson 1 August 1905 27 November 1906

Italian Chelsea managers

Italian Chelsea managers

Current Chelsea Manager Maurizio Sarri is Italien. How many Italian Chelsea managers have been around since 1905? There have been 7 Italian Chelsea managers since 1905.

So far the Italian Chelsea managers have been Enzo Maresca, Gianluca Vialli, Claudio Ranieri, Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Di Matteo and Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri.

All Chelsea FC Managers Chelsea Manager from Chelsea Manager to
Enzo Maresca 3 June 2024 1 January 2026
Maurizio Sarri 14 July 2018 10 June 2019
Antonio Conte 3 July 2016 13 July 2018
Roberto Di Matteo 4 March 2012 21 November 2012
Carlo Ancelotti 1 June 2009 22 May 2011
Claudio Ranieri 17 September 2000 31 May 2004
Gianluca Vialli 12 February 1998 12 September 2000

Chelsea manager Champions League win

Chelsea manager Champions League win? Roberto Di Matteo created history when he won the Champions League with Chelsea as interim manager. It was Chelsea’s first Champions League win ever. Here all Chelsea managers with an European trophy:

Name Nat Tenure Honours
Roberto Di Matteo Italy 2012 2012 FA Cup
2012 UEFA Champions League
Rafael Benítez Spain 2012–2013 2013 UEFA Europa League
Maurizio Sarri Italy 2018-19 2019 UEFA Europa League

Chelsea FC most successful manager

Who is Chelsea FC most successful manager? Jose Mourinho has been the most successful manager in recent History. Mourinho has won the Premier League three times with Chelsea. He has also won three League cups and the FA Cup. Here are all his honours with Chelsea FC:

Chelsea Managers Nation Tenure Honours
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

Ownership and management recent history

Chelsea are owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich who took over in 2003. Forbes magazine ranked Chelsea as the seventh most valuable football club in the world, at £1.40 billion in 2017.

Chelsea was the eighth highest-earning football club in the world, earning £361.3 million in 2016/17. In 2017/18 they earned £443.4m showing an increase of 22.7%, a club record.

Carlo Ancelotti was also the first Italian Chelsea Manager to do the double. He won the FA Cup and Premier League in the same season.

Chelsea Managers News: list of Chelsea mangers history list!

See also: