Pep Guardiola has been named the world’s best manager by a recent study.
The Manchester City boss claimed an unprecedented domestic treble last season to cement his side’s status as one of the top European teams.
City won the Premier League with 98 points following their 100-point success the previous campaign.
Their consistency at the top level has seen him recognised as the most highly reputed coach in football by Coach Reputation Ranking.
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Like the title race, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp finished runner up to Guardiola, but his Champions League success would no doubt have boosted his credentials.
Zinedine Zidane, last year’s number one, is in at three despite not managing for half of last season.
Premier League managers Mauricio Pochettino, Unai Emery and Maurizio Sarri were fifth, eighth and 10th respectively.
The top 10 is completed by Massimiliano Allegri (4th), Diego Simeone (6th), Ernesto Valverde (7th) and Carlo Ancelotti (9th).
Mario Gurrionero, who was involved in compiling statistics for the study, said: “Despite the disappointment of being knocked out of the Champions League and the increasing competitiveness in the English game, Guardiola has managed to hold onto his place in the top five.
“Manchester City’s consistency and his great influence in the world of football are two of the factors which have enabled him to end the season as the most highly reputed coach right now.”