The five nominees for the award to be given to the top coach of the year have been announced!
As reported, the nominees are Mikel Arteta, who led Arsenal back to the top of English soccer, Luis de la Fuente, the coach who led the Spanish national team to victory in this year’s World Cup, the two-time consecutive European champion with Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique, Vincent Kompany, who continues to lead Bayern Munich on the path to success, and Unai Emery, who won the Europa League and has impressed everyone with his work at Aston Villa.
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The winner of the award will be announced during the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
At the same time, the nominees for the Best Women’s Soccer Coach award were also announced! The nominees are Jonathan Giraldes (Lyon), André Jeglerz (Manchester City), Nils Nielsen (Japan national team), Pere Romeu (Barcelona), and Elena Santiku (Celtic/Häcken).
Nominated for the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year
Mikel Arteta – Arsenal
Luis de la Fuente – Spain national team
Unai Emery – Aston Villa
Vincent Kompany – Bayern Munich
Luis Enrique – Paris-SG pic.twitter.com/pP1pYnK9slAdvertisement— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 8, 2026
*photo source: AP
