Manchester United have been led by 22 permanent managers since the club's formation in 1878.
The greatest manager in football history. Ferguson arrived at a club in crisis and built three separate dynasties over 26 extraordinary years, winning 38 trophies. His man-management, tactical evolution, and relentless hunger for success set an unimaginable standard. He famously said he wanted to knock Liverpool off their perch. He did exactly that.
The architect of modern Manchester United. Busby built three legendary teams: the post-war side, the Busby Babes of the 1950s — tragically cut down at Munich — and the 1968 European Cup winners featuring Best, Law and Charlton. He rebuilt the club from almost nothing, twice. A titan of football management.
Delivered three trophies in his debut season — the League Cup, FA Community Shield, and Europa League — but never found a Premier League rhythm. Left with United in 6th place in December 2018.
Guided United back to Champions League football and won the FA Cup in 2016 — his final act as manager before being dismissed. His direct, disciplined style divided opinion but produced results.
Handpicked by Ferguson as his successor, but the transition proved enormously difficult. United finished 7th in Moyes' only full season and he was dismissed after 10 months. An unenviable task.
The Doc oversaw United's relegation to Division Two in 1974 but bounced back immediately, winning promotion and then reaching Wembley. Won the 1977 FA Cup before his personal life led to his departure.
Big Ron brought attacking flair to Old Trafford, signing Bryan Robson and winning two FA Cups. His teams were entertaining but the league title always eluded him, and he was replaced by Ferguson in 1986.
The first man tasked with the impossible job of following Busby. A former United player, McGuinness struggled with authority over his old teammates and was replaced after 18 months when results faltered.
Started well with United top of the table at Christmas 1971, but a catastrophic second half of the season — largely due to a declining George Best — led to his dismissal. United finished 8th.
A meticulous, technical coach who reached the FA Cup final in 1979, losing to Arsenal in a classic. United finished second in the league in 1980, but were never quite consistent enough. Released after 7 wins from 8 games to close the season — a harsh call.
Brought in as interim following the dismissal of Solskjær, Rangnick's high-pressing style showed glimpses but never fully translated. Finished 6th and transitioned to an advisory role before Erik ten Hag took charge.
Arrived from Ajax with high expectations and delivered in his debut season — winning the League Cup and finishing 3rd. Brought winning habits back to Old Trafford, though results eventually proved inconsistent and he was dismissed in October 2024.
The current Manchester United manager. Arrived from Sporting CP in November 2024 as one of Europe's most exciting young coaches. Known for his disciplined 3-4-3 system, Amorim is now tasked with rebuilding United and restoring the club to European elite level.