Nominees for Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025 Revealed

To celebrate the intellectuals who not only shape the destiny of a club, but also have revolutionized the way the game has been played over the years, the Johan Cruyff Trophy is conferred upon the best football manager in a footballing calendar year. This year, we have seen Roberto Martinez leading Portugal to UEFA Nations League glory, Enzo Marseca bringing two trophies to Stamford Bridge after winning the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Luis Enrique's mastermind helped PSG clinch their first-ever UCL title. From Hansi Flick to Italian legend Antonio Conte, in this article, we shall take a closer look at all the nominees for the Johan Cruyff Trophy. The prestigious award will be conferred at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris on 22 September 2025 alongside the Ballon d'Or awards.

List of nominees for the Johan Cruyff Trophy

The elite list includes the most revered and hallowed managers in the world of football. Legendary Italian manager, who has previously managed Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus, Antonio Conte made a comeback in the Italian top division and went on to win the Serie A with Napoli. At a time when Anfield was still reeling from the departure of Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot made history by winning the English Premier League with Liverpool in his maiden season. Let us take a close look at all the nominees so far for the Johan Cruyff Trophy

Who is the favourite to win this award?

As things stand, there are a lot of possibilities. But, Luis Enrique is the frontrunner for this award. He has done miracles with PSG and went on to almost become the Champions of Europe as well as the Champions of the World in just a few weeks. He not only conquered all domestic honours, but also became the invincible champion of Europe. Though Hansi Flick's name is also making a lot of buzz, he has only won domestic honours in Spain. Enzo Marseca could emerge as the dark horse as he won a continental and a global championship this year with Chelsea.