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Wolves Manager | Current Coach, Staff & Managerial History

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Premier League / England

Wolverhampton Wanderers, commonly known as Wolves, have had 32 permanent managers since the club's foundation, beginning with club secretary George Worrall in 1877, followed by Jack Addenbrooke, who was Wolverhampton Wanderers manager until 1922. Among the most iconic figures are Stan Cullis, who was manager from 1948 to 1964 and led Wolves to three English league titles and two FA Cups, and Nuno Espirito Santo, Graham Turner, Bill McGarry, and John Barnwell, each of whom delivered key promotions and cup victories across different eras.

Current Wolves Manager: Vitor Pereira

The current Wolves manager is Vitor Manuel de Oliveira Lopes Pereira, a 57-year-old Portuguese coach appointed on 19 December 2024. Known for his tactical acumen and experience across European and international football, Pereira began his coaching journey in Portugal before managing top clubs such as FC Porto, where he won two consecutive Primeira Liga titles, Olympiakos in Greece, Shanghai SIPG in China, Fenerbahce in Turkey, Corinthians and Flamengo in Brazil, and Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. His tenure at Wolves marks his first managerial role in English football. Since taking charge, he has revitalized the squad by incorporating the structured 3-4-2-1 formation, dramatically improving defensive stability, reducing goals conceded, and guiding Wolves out of relegation trouble with a string of vital victories, including a memorable win at Leicester City in his debut and a league double over Manchester United.

Wolves Assistant Manager and Coaching staff

Wolves' coaching setup is led by Luis Miguel as Wolves assistant manager, who has been Pereira's trusted right-hand man across multiple clubs since 2013, including Olympiacos, Shanghai SIPG, Corinthians, and Al-Shabab. The well-integrated backroom of the club brings a blend of tactical coaching, performance science, scouting analysis, and logistics support- crafting the infrastructure behind Pereira's strategic vision in his record as Wolves manager history.

Role Name
Assistant ManagerLuis Miguel
First-Team CoachAndre Monteiro

First-Team Coach

(support)

Filipe Almeida
Goalkeeping CoachRicardo Silva
Conditioning CoachAntonio de Ascensao
Performance ManagerPhil Hayward
Fitness CoachSam Cook
Data Team

Tom Male, John Boston,Ed Ames

Adriano Teixeira, Bruno Moura

Kit & Equipment Staff

Sam Perrin, Barry Piper,

Ian Found, Harry Warren

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Wolves Manager History: Complete Wolves Managers List

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager have a rich managerial history, shaped by legendary figures who built the club's identity over the decades. From former Wolves manager Stan Culis' golden era in the 1950s to Nuno Espirito Santo's recent revival, each manager in the Wolves managers list and Wolves assistant manager has left a mark. The list of Wolves manager history reflects periods of triumph, rebuilding, and modern Premier League ambition.

RankNameYearsGamesWin%Trophies
1Stan Cullis1948-196472645-50

3x First Division, 2x FA Cup,

Charity Shield

2Frank Buckley1927-194461041.3League Success; FA Cup runs
3Graham Turner1986-199434842.49

Football League Trophy, Third & Fourth

Division titles

4Bill McGarry1968-197627038.5League Cup , UEFA Cup final
5John Barnwell1978-198116338.6League Cup
6Nuno Espirito Santo2017-202119947.7Championship, Europa League Run
7Bruno Lage2021-20225137.25Top-half Premier League finish
8Julen LopeteguiNov 2022- Aug 20232737.04Maintained Premier League status
9Gary O'NeilAug 2023- Dec 20244332

FA Cup quarter-final, 14th in Premier

League

10Vitor PereiraDec 2024- Present2552.2

Premier League survival, Defensive

turnaround

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Victor Pereira join Wolves?

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He was appointed Wolves manager on 19 December 2024.

How long is his contract?

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Pereira signed an 18-month deal running until June 2026. 

Has he managed in England before?

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No, Wolves is his first managerial role in English football.

What formation does he use?

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He primarily uses a 3-4-2-1 formation focused on defensive solidity.

Who are some iconic past Wolves managers?

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Stan Culis, Frank Buckley, Bill McGarry, Graham Turner and Nuno Espirito Santo.