Top 25 Bundesliga Coaches with the Most Wins: From Fewest to Most
The Bundesliga has produced some of the world’s greatest football coaches. From tactical masterminds to charismatic leaders — here’s a look at the 25 coaches who have achieved the most wins in Bundesliga history.
We start from the fewest and work our way up to the most victories.
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25. Ralf Rangnick – 121 wins
The mastermind behind modern German “gegenpressing,” known for his success at Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig.
24. Helmuth Johannsen – 122 wins
A pioneer of the 1960s and ’70s, remembered for his time with Eintracht Braunschweig.
23. Julian Nagelsmann – 126 wins
The coaching prodigy who made his mark at Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig, and Bayern Munich at a remarkably young age.
22. Heinz Höher – 128 wins
Strengthened teams like VfL Bochum during the ’70s and ’80s with his solid tactical approach.
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21. Winfried Schäfer – 130 wins
Best known for his spell at Karlsruher SC, where he built a strong European side.
20. Gyula Lóránt – 132 wins
The Hungarian coaching figure who made a strong impact at Kaiserslautern among other clubs.
19. Dietrich Weise – 133 wins
Renowned as a youth developer and coach at Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
18. Jürgen Klopp – 133 wins
The man who transformed Mainz and Dortmund with high-intensity, attacking football — and later became a Liverpool legend.
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17. Christian Streich – 134 wins
The loyal figure at SC Freiburg, synonymous with the club’s culture for more than a decade.
16. Thomas Tuchel – 136 wins
A tactical genius who made his name at Mainz, Dortmund, and later Bayern Munich.
15. Friedhelm Funkel – 139 wins
The ultimate Bundesliga survivor, renowned for saving clubs from relegation.
14. Huub Stevens – 152 wins
“The Growler from Kerkrade” — a Dutch coaching icon, especially celebrated at Schalke 04.
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13. Lucien Favre – 152 wins
The Swiss tactician who left his mark at Hertha Berlin, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Dortmund.
12. Dieter Hecking – 169 wins
A consistent force with clubs like Wolfsburg, Nürnberg, and Gladbach.
11. Karl-Heinz Feldkamp – 186 wins
Best known for his success at Kaiserslautern and later a prominent career in Turkey.
10. Branko Zebec – 194 wins
A tactical innovator from Yugoslavia who notably lifted Bayern Munich to new heights.
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9. Christoph Daum – 201 wins
A colorful character, achieving great success with Stuttgart, Köln, and Leverkusen.
8. Erich Ribbeck – 232 wins
Had a long and varied career, though less successful as German national coach.
7. Hennes Weisweiler – 233 wins
The creative mastermind behind Borussia Mönchengladbach’s success in the 1970s.
6. Felix Magath – 234 wins
Known for his grueling training methods and major success at Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich.
5. Thomas Schaaf – 235 wins
Loyal to Werder Bremen almost his entire career, where he also won the Bundesliga title.
4. Ottmar Hitzfeld – 268 wins
The calm general who led both Dortmund and Bayern Munich to national and European triumphs.
3. Udo Lattek – 282 wins
One of the most successful coaches in Bundesliga history, with huge spells at Bayern and Gladbach.
2. Jupp Heynckes – 343 wins
A true master, renowned for his attacking style and ability to rebuild championship teams.
1. Otto Rehhagel – 391 wins
“King Otto,” legendary for his time at Werder Bremen and for leading Greece to their stunning Euro 2004 victory.
