L-R: Mikel Arteta, Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente.
The shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year has been announced to celebrate male coaches for their great achievements in football across the 2025/26 season.
The nominees were announced via the award body’s X handle on Tuesday.
The top five nominees in this category include Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain), Luis de la Fuente (Spain National Team), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich).
According to the announcement, the shortlist comprises four Spaniards and one Belgian, Kompany.
