Pep Guardiola has redefined success in English football, setting unmatched standards during his 500-game journey with Manchester City. The Catalan manager has secured 355 wins, a 71% win rate, and a remarkable +784 goal difference, leaving other modern managerial greats trailing in his wake.
Guardiola vs. Modern Greats
Guardiola’s record surpasses legendary managers like Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, and Jürgen Klopp in every key metric:
- Wins: 51 more than Mourinho, 66 more than Wenger, and 91 more than Ferguson.
- Goals: 1,213 goals scored, averaging 2.43 per game, well ahead of Klopp (2.11), Wenger, Mourinho, and Ferguson.
- Defensive Dominance: Only 429 goals conceded, significantly fewer than his peers.
Trophies Galore
In his tenure at Manchester City, Guardiola has clinched 18 major honors, including six Premier League titles, becoming the first manager to secure four consecutive top-flight championships. His record-breaking 100-point Premier League season in 2017/18 stands as a hallmark of excellence.
Historic Milestones
Guardiola is only the second manager to oversee 500 games for Manchester City, following Les McDowall’s record. As the Premier League’s longest-serving current manager, Guardiola continues to dominate, with an era-defining legacy in English and European football.
