Man Utd Managers: All-time list of Red Devils bosses, and how long they lasted

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • Updated: 7 Apr 2025 21:11 BST
  • 4 min read
Sir Alex Ferguson, Man Utd
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Manchester United are the most successful club in the Premier League era, but the Red Devils have not won the top flight since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.

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The Scotsman is arguably the greatest manager in football history and his departure from Old Trafford has left a gigantic hole at the club.

Erik ten Hag’s appointment in 2022 brought silverware back to the red side of Manchester as they won the 2023 Carabao Cup and 2024 FA Cup but Man Utd's fortunes continue to be bleak as they have fallen well short of challenging for the major honours of the Premier League and Champions League.

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Erik ten Hag was sacked as Man Utd manager in October 2024 with a win percentage of 54.7%, which despite his struggles still gave the Dutchman the third-best win rate in the club's history. Only Ferguson’s 59.7% and Jose Mourinho's 58% better the win record of Ten Hag.

Ruben Amorim joined Man Utd from Sporting CP in November 2024 but has so far struggled to improve the team.

Surprisingly, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, David Moyes and Louis van Gaal all bettered Sir Matt Busby’s win percentage during their respective time as Man Utd manager.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was interim boss before he was appointed as Man Utd's permanent manager
© ProShots - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was interim boss before he was appointed as Man Utd's permanent manager

In total, Man Utd have had 23 different permanent managers during the club’s history, with the aforementioned Busby and Walter Crickmer both enjoying two spells in charge.

Man Utd managers list

The record of every Man Utd manager in history

ManagerFromToWin %
Sir Alex FergusonNovember 1986May 201359.7%
Jose MourinhoMay 2016December 201858%
Erik ten HagMay 2022October 202454.7%
Ole Gunnar SolskjaerNovember 2018November 202154%
Ernest MangallOctober 1903September 191254%
David MoyesJuly 2013April 201453%
Louis van GaalJuly 2014May 201652%
Sir Matt BusbyDecember 1970June 197152%
Sir Matt BusbyOctober 1945June 196950%
Ron AtkinsonJune 1981November 198650%
Tommy DochertyDecember 1972July 197747%
Alfred Hubert Albut1889May 190044%
John BentleyOctober 1912December 191444%
Ruben AmorimNovember 2024Present41%
James WestMay 1900September 190341%
Dave SextonJuly 1977April 198140%
Walter CrickmerNovember 1931July 193240%
Walter CrickmerNovember 1937February 194539%
Scott DuncanJuly 1932November 193739%
John ChapmanOctober 1921October 192639%
Frank O'FarrellJune 1971December 197237%
Wilf McGuinnessJune 1969December 197037%
Herbert BamlettApril 1927November 193131%
Jack RobsonDecember 1914October 192130%

Who is the current Man Utd manager?

Ruben Amorim is the current manager of Man Utd, although his official job title is 'head coach.'

The Portuguese is the first person in club history to bear this designation as Man Utd restructured their hierarchy after INEOS acquired a stake in the club in 2024.

Amorim, who was appointed in November 2024, has less influence than previous managers, and his start to life at Old Trafford has been anything but promising.

He succeeded Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had taken charge on an interim basis following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. Van Nistelrooy won three of the four matches he oversaw but was not considered for a permanent role. He subsequently became the head coach of Leicester.

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