Coaches with most red cards in football history

Feb 12, 2025 - 20:53
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Coaches with most red cards in football history

In football, while players are typically the recipients of red cards, coaches can also be dismissed for various forms of misconduct, such as dissent, unsporting behavior, or violating technical area regulations.

Notably, certain managers have been associated with teams that exhibit aggressive playing styles, leading to higher numbers of player dismissals.

Here are a few managers who have been sent off multiple times due to their unsportsmanlike actions. 

1. José Mourinho

Current Position: Head Coach, Fenerbahçe (Turkish Süper Lig)  

Total Red Cards: 9  

2. Diego Simeone:

Current Position: Head Coach, Atlético Madrid  

Total Red Cards: 6

3. Arsène Wenger: 

Previous Position: Head Coach, Arsenal (Retired)  

Total Red Cards: 4  

4. Xavi Hernandez:

Current Position: Free Agent, (Former FC Barcelona head coach) 

Total Red Cards: 3 

5. Andre Villas Boas: 

Current Position: President of Porto

Total Red Cards: 3

6. Antonio Conte: 

Current Position: Head Coach, Napoli SC 

Total Red Cards: 2 

7. Mauricio Sarri: 

Current Position: Free Agent, (Formerly Lazio FC Head Coach) 

Total Red Cards: 2

8. Thomas Tuchel: 

Current Position: England Head Coach 

Total Red Cards: 2 

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