Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has named Claudio Ranieri as the greatest coach in Premier League history, placing him above legends like Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Portuguese tactician made the bold claim during an appearance on the Obi One Podcast, citing Ranieri’s miraculous title win with Leicester City as the deciding factor.
Softfootball reports that Mourinho views this achievement as unparalleled in modern football history.
Mourinho acknowledged the immense success of both Ferguson and Guardiola but argued that their victories came with clubs possessing vast resources and established dominance.
He emphasized that leading a team like Leicester to the championship was a unique feat that defied all logical expectations and statistical probabilities in the sport.
He explained his reasoning by stating:
They are both historic coaches in the Premier League, but the most legendary for me is Ranieri. Winning 5 or 6 trophies with Manchester United or Manchester City in this generation is a great achievement, but leading Leicester to the title is something unique. There are no ‘buts’: it was the most incredible trophy I have ever seen and experienced.
