Sport Country 2025-12-27T04:05:43+00:00

Luis de la Fuente: Best Coach of the World

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente is named the world's best men's national team coach after topping the IFFHS ranking and leading Spain to major titles.


Luis de la Fuente: Best Coach of the World

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente has been named the world's best men's national team coach for the second consecutive year, according to the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). With 136 points, he topped the 2025 ranking, surpassing compatriot Roberto Martínez and Argentine Lionel Scaloni. In 2025, Spain finished first in the FIFA rankings and secured its spot for the 2026 World Cup. De la Fuente, from La Rioja, took charge of the national team in 2022. Under his guidance, Spain won the Nations League in 2023 and the Euro 2024, maintaining an unbeaten streak of 31 official matches. The award highlights Spain's continued football excellence and cements de la Fuente's reputation as one of the sport's great strategists.