In 2025, the race for top 5 best coaches ligue 1 2025 has been fierce — with tactical brilliance, squad transformation, and sheer consistency setting some managers apart. KottuGoal will take you through the five most impressive coaches this season, what makes them stand out, and how they shaped Ligue 1’s hierarchy.
What makes a coach stand out in Ligue 1 in 2025
To rank the best coaches, we consider multiple factors:
- Team performance (league position, points, consistency)
- Style of play, innovations, attacking/defensive balance
- Records in big games and against top-level competition
- Player development and team harmony
- Recognition: awards, statistics, peers’ opinions
With that in mind, here are the top 5 best coaches ligue 1 2025.
The top 5 coaches
Here are the five coaches in Ligue 1 that excelled most, in no particular order within the list, then ranked.
1. Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
Luis Enrique claimed the UNFP Coach of the Year for 2024-25, thanks to a dominant season with PSG.
- He led PSG to the Ligue 1 title with weeks to spare, displaying remarkable consistency and strength in both home and away matches.
- Under Enrique, PSG became almost unbreakable: long unbeaten stands, very few slip-ups against lower-ranked sides, and high expectations met.
- He also managed to balance squad rotation, performances in European competition, and keep star players motivated.
2. Roberto De Zerbi (Olympique de Marseille)
De Zerbi has injected breath-taking attacking style and resilience into Marseille, making them serious challengers this season.
- Marseille finished 2nd in Ligue 1 in 2024-25 under his stewardship.
- They broke goal-scoring records; thrilling wins (like large margin away wins) and strong away performance have been hallmarks of De Zerbi’s Marseille.
- Though sometimes defensively vulnerable, De Zerbi’s risk-loving style yields high reward.
3. Adi Hütter
Hütter’s work at Monaco is all about bringing back stability, style, and Champions League ambitions.
- Monaco secured a strong position, finishing among the top three and ensuring Champions League qualification.
- The attacking philosophy, pressing, good defensive record, and ability to handle the pressure.
- Monaco under Hütter have also shown consistency in big fixtures, and improved squad cohesion.
4. Bruno Génésio (LOSC Lille)
Génésio impressed by getting Lille to punch above their weight, particularly in European matches, as well as maintaining competitiveness domestically.
- Lille finished 5th in Ligue 1 in 2024-25, but their performances against big teams and in Champions League/European competition were noteworthy.
- Génésio’s tactical flexibility, ability to grind wins and get results even when not favored, plus strong defensive organisation, make him high among the elites.
5. Eric Roy / Liam Rosenior / Others (Tie for fifth influence)
The fifth spot is more contested. Based on the season, two names stand out:
- Eric Roy (Brest) — a nominee for best coach; did an admirable job with limited resources.
- Liam Rosenior — in his first season, showed promise: good performances, pulling up beyond expectations. eFootball)
Depending on scoring weight (resources, expectations, upsets), either could be considered in the top-5.
Honorable mentions
These coaches didn’t make the top five but deserve recognition:
- Will Still (Lens) — young, energetic, with flashes of brilliance.
- Éric Roy’s competition is stiff, but his work at Brest shows grit.
- Newer coaches in the league who are establishing identity (e.g. Paulo Fonseca at Lyon) are ones to watch.
Comparison summary
| Coach | Club | League Finish (2024-25) | Style & Strengths | Why Among the Best |
| Luis Enrique | PSG | 1st | Balanced, mentally strong, dominance | League Champions, Coach of Year |
| Roberto De Zerbi | Marseille | 2nd | Attacking football, strong away, goal scoring | Challenged PSG, explosive wins |
| Adi Hütter | Monaco | Top 3 | Pressing, entertaining, solid defence | Champions League qualification |
| Bruno Génésio | Lille | 5th | Tactical flexibility, big match resilience | Strong European games, punching above |
| Eric Roy / Liam Rosenior | Brest / Strasbourg | Mid-table / upper-mid | Overachievement, resource management | Nominations, recognition vs expectations |
What to watch going forward
- Can Marseille under De Zerbi close the gap on PSG in title races, or will continue to dominate under Enrique?
- Will Monaco maintain momentum and translate it into domestic titles or deeper European runs?
- Can Génésio push Lille back into top-3 or sustain performances amidst squad turnover?
- Will the younger/less-resourced coaches like Rosenior, Roy continue to grow, or will pressure force changes?
Conclusion
Top 5 best coaches ligue 1 2025 are those who combine results, style, and impact — and in 2024-25, Luis Enrique, Roberto De Zerbi, Adi Hütter, Bruno Génésio and either Eric Roy or Liam Rosenior stand out.
KottuGoal invites you to follow their journeys: will the challengers catch the giants? Who will rise next? For more deep dives — player stats, match reviews, and transfer sagas — keep reading and stay tuned.
