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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
