Every PSG manager of the last decade - Ranked by success

Paris Saint-Germain’s story in search for success has not only been defined by stars who are sharing football pitch, big factor in success is contribution by the men on the touchline. Over past decade, many different philosophies have been expressed in Paris, from tacticians and disciplinarians to motivators.

On PSG's quest for European glory, we have witness different ideas, styles and ideologies where all of them left mark, for better or worse. Based on success, style and legacy, these are managers who shared success story under Parisian light.

5. Unai Emery (2016–2018)

Unai Emery arrived in Paris with a specific reputation of success in Europe, where he managed to bring many triumphs to Sevilla where he won three consecutive Europa League titles, but expectation were sky-high in Paris and he delivered. Domestic success was brought with Emery, but European story was filled with struggles and became synonymous with disappointment. Collapse against Barcelona in Round of 16 in 2017, also known as " La Remontada " has overshadowed all his success.

Tactically his ideas struggled to mesh with PSG's stars and managing dressing room of egos highlighted his struggle in Paris.  Last chapter of his part in Paris, he managed to deliver valuable minutes to younger players where he left behind a squad that has more tactical awareness than when he arrived. 

4. Mauricio Pochettino (2021–2022)

Pochettino's return to Paris was led non other but passion for club. Used to be the one on the pitch, used to be the one who carried badge on his chest, they believed in him as he knows what this meant. He inherited squad with immense talent on. Front line the world has never seen before. Arguably the most high-profile attacking trio in football history with Neymar, Mbappé, and later Lionel Messi. Due to chemistry problems on field as the team looked disjointed, where lack of structure and intensity would often hurt them in games, Pochettino's success was limited, but still managed to win the 2021 Coupe de France and the 2021/22 Ligue 1 title.

Real problems came when European nights were shining brightest lights, collapse against Real Madrid in Champions League confirmed his struggles to impose identity for this time. Pochettino's calm approach, player-friendly, worked well at Tottenham, but Paris has different demands. Instant success to prove himself seemed like too steep of challenge.

3. Thomas Tuchel (2018–2020)

German coach, known for his flexibility and ability to manage starts, quickly won over the dressing room by embracing his stars like Neymar and Mbappé. He managed to implement a style that was tactically versatile and thrilling to watch, a style that actually made him the man who took PSG closest to European glory before 2025. His memorable achievement came in 2020, during the pandemic-disrupted campagin in Lisbon, he led PSG to their first-ever Champions League final. Story goes as they swept past Borussia Dortmund, Atalanat and RB Leipzig , before falling narrowly to Bayern Munich. 

Domestically, Tuchel delivered. They won back-to-back Ligue 1 titles and several cups. But, unfortunately for Tuchel, his attitude and friction with the board over transfers and control eventually led to an early exit. His PSG legacy remains intact and significant. He showed Europe what PSG is actually about, as he portrayed them as seriously as contenders. 

2. Laurent Blanc (2013–2016)

Laurent Blanc, as a coach, brought stability during PSG's growth under Qatari ownership. He brought calm dominance. The Frenchman secured three straight Ligue 1 titles with PSG and built a squad that was perfect mix of experience and flair. He built a dynasty around Zlatan Ibrahimović’s brilliance, Thiago Silva’s leadership, and a midfield orchestrated by Marco Verratti. He managed to implement his style where PSG played attractive, possession based football, often overwhelming opponents with precision and patience. However, Blanc struggled to bring European glory to PSG, as he failed to take PSG beyond Champions League quarterfinals. Failing on that hurdle against more experienced European giants.

His ability to manage egos, maintain harmony in PSG's star saturated squad is not to be underestimated. He created stable, healthy environment during PSG's early years under Qatari ownership, cementing groundwork for the ambitions that followed.

1. Luis Enrique (2023–Present)

Luis Enrique achieved what PSG was truly hunting for. In unforgettable final in Munich against Inter Milan he made Paris the champions of Europe, he delivered PSG their holy grail. He brought new tactical style, pressing intensity with ability to blend youth and experience. Tactical adaptability brought best out of PSG players, Warren Zaïre-Emery blossomed into a midfield general, while players like Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reached new levels. He followed his Champions League success by guiding PSG to victory in UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham, proving his side dominance on multiple fronts

Domestically, Enrique continued PSG's dominance, but his legacy is shifting the club's mentality from underdogs of Europe to ruthless winners.
His reign is still in early days, more of this story is yet to be written, but he has already earned his place as PSG's most successful coach.