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Liverpool Manager | Current Coach, Staff & Complete Managers List

Liverpool

Liverpool

Premier League / England

Liverpool, being one of the most successful clubs in the Premier League, has an array of managerial history. Liverpool's managerial success is not just limited to silverware, but also the legacy they left behind. Several Liverpool managers shaped the club and took it to the heights of unparalleled success. The vision and leadership of these managers have transformed the club's worth altogether.

It all started with Bill Shankly, who led the club to its first victories with two FA Cups, one League Cup, and three First Division Titles. Following this, Bob Paisely, led the Reds to an unprecedented succession of titles and trophies. The 21st century saw revolutionising managers like Rafael Benitez and Jurgen Klopp. Jürgen Klopp is widely considered the best Liverpool manager, under whose guidance the club witnessed their golden period, with a historic Premier League triumph after 30 years, along with Champions League, League Cup, and FA Cup success, cementing their status as one of the best English clubs. Now, Arne Slot, who won the Premier League with the club in his first season, has seamlessly taken over the reins since joining in June 2024, continuing the legacy of Liverpool managerial success.

Check out the Liverpool managers list, history, assistant manager, coaching staff, and who is the best Liverpool FC manager of all time.

Current Liverpool Manager: Arne Slot

With the appointment of Arne Slot as Liverpool manager, a new chapter opened for the Liverpool Football Club. Arend Martijn Slot, the 46-year-old manager, arrived at Anfield on 1 June 2024 with a reputation that precedes him. Slot was a midfielder during his playing days and plied his trade in the Netherlands at FC Zwolle, NAC Breda, and Sparta Rotterdam, noted for his technical ability and intelligent play. Before taking over at Liverpool, Slot had established himself as a very successful manager in the Eredivisie. Slot's first managerial stint was as an interim coach at SC Cambuur, and then he moved to AZ Alkmaar as assistant manager and subsequently manager, where his reputation for attacking football began to grow. His greatest successes came during his three-year stay at Feyenoord (2021-24), when he won the Eredivisie in 2023 and the KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup) in 2024, while also guiding the team to the UEFA Europa Conference League finals of 2022.

Arne Slot began from where Klopp left off and guided Liverpool to lift their 20th Premier League title in his first season. They finished as runners-up in the EFL Cup against Newcastle United. Their dominant attacking and high pressing style was much appreciated this season, and is already setting a benchmark for Slot's tenure.

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Liverpool Assistant Manager and Coaching Staff

Let's take a look at Liverpool assistant manager, Liverpool coaching staff, and the key support team.

Role Name
Head CoachArne Slot
Assistant Managers

Sipke Hulshoff

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst

Goalkeeping CoachXavi Valero
Performance ManagerRuben Peeters
Fitness CoachConall Murtagh
Rehab CoachDavid Rydings
Individual CoachAaron Briggs
Video Analysts

Timothy Waskett

Besim Ali

Anthony Ross Bone

Roderick Van Der Ham

Match Analysts

Daniel Spearitt

Joel Bonner

Harry Taylor

Opponent AnalystJansen Moreno

Liverpool Manager History: Complete Liverpool Managers List

Liverpool manager history is long, with multiple stories narrating how many crucial figures like John Mckenna, Bill Shankly, Rafael Benitez, and Jurgen Klopp contributed to the club's story. Here is the Liverpool managers list, who graced the dugout with their effective management.

Managers Period GamesWinsWin %Trophies
William Edward Barclay1892-96915257.14%Second Division
John Mckenna1895-96362569.44%Second Division
Tom Watson1896-191574232944.34%First Division, Second Division, Charity Shield
David Ashworth1919-231397057.14%First Division
Matt Mcqueen1923-282299350.36%First Division
George Patterson1928-3636613740.61%-
George Kay1936-5135714237.43%First Division
Don Welsh1951-562328139.78%-
Phil Taylor1956-591507634.91%-
Bill Shankly1959-7478340750.67%First Division,Second Division, Charity Shield, European Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup
Bob Paisley1974-8353530851.98%First Division, League Cup, European Cup, UEFA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Charity Shield
Joe Fagan1983-851317157.57%First Division, League Cup, European Cup,
Kenny Dalgilsh1985-9130718754.20%First Division, FA Cup, Charity Shield
Graeme Souness1991-941576642.04%FA Cup
Roy Evans1994-9822611751.77%League Cup
Gerard Houlleir1998-200430716052.12%FA Cup,League Cup, UEFA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Community Shield
Rafael Benitez 2004-1035019756.29%Champions League, FA Cup,League Cup, UEFA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Community Shield
Roy Hodgson2010-11311341.94%-
Kenny Dalglish2011-12743547.30%-
Brendan Rodgers2012-151668551.20%-
Jurgen Klopp2015-2449130562.12%Champions League, FA Cup,League Cup, UEFA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Community Shield, FIFA Club World Cup, Champions League, Premier League
Arne Slot2024- Present563867.86%Premier League

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Liverpoool's most successful manager ever?

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Jurgen Klopp was the club's most successful manager with a 67.86% win percentage.

What major trophies has Arne Slot won with Liverpool so far?

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In his debut season (2024-25). Arne Slot successfully led Liverpool to win the Premier League title. They were also runners-up in the EFL Cup.

Who are some of the most iconic managers in Liverpool's history?

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Besides Aren Slot, some iconic managers are Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Kenny Dalglish, and Jurgen Klopp.

Who was the longest-serving manager in Liverpool's history?

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Tom Watson holds the record for the longest managerial tenure at Liverpool, serving for 19 years from 1896 to 1915.

Who are Arne Slot's main assistant managers?

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Aren Slot's primary assistant managers are Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni Van Bronckhorst.

Who was Liverpool's first-ever manager?

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Liverpool's first-ever manager was William Edward Barclay, who took charge in 1892 when the club was founded.