Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy) nominees
Who will win Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy) at Ballon d'Or 2026? See every nominee, the crowd favorite and make your pick on Ainou.
Worth 5 pts · up to 10 if few get it right
Why is it worth this?
- Genre category: 5 pts
- 5 nominees: no multiplier (5 or fewer)
- Surprise bonus: ×1.5 if fewer than 25% of players picked the winner, ×2 if fewer than 10% (from 20 players)
- Worth 5 pts, up to 10 with the surprise bonus
- Your x2 doubles the result
- Luis EnriquePSGCrowd favorite60%
- Luis de la FuenteSelección de España40%
- Mikel ArtetaArsenal0%
- Unai EmeryAston Villa0%
- Vincent KompanyBayern Munich0%
Based on 5 picks on Ainou
Image credits
- Mikel Arteta · Foto: Prime Video AU & NZ · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Luis de la Fuente · Foto: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Unai Emery · Foto: Aleksandr Osipov · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Vincent Kompany · Foto: ManuluxWiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Luis Enrique · Foto: Lluís from Sabadell (Barcelona), España · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy)
The Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded since 2024, goes to the best coach in men's football that season. It is named after the Dutchman, a three-time Ballon d'Or winner as a player and a coach who defined an era.
5 nominees are up for Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy) at Ballon d'Or 2026. The winner is announced on October 26, 2026. On Ainou, the crowd favourite is Luis Enrique, with 60% of 5 picks.
FAQ
When is the Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy) winner announced?
At the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony, on October 26, 2026.
Who are the Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy) nominees?
Mikel Arteta, Luis de la Fuente, Unai Emery, Vincent Kompany, Luis Enrique.
Who is the favourite to win Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy)?
On Ainou, the crowd favourite is Luis Enrique, with 60% of 5 picks.
How do I predict Best Coach (Johan Cruyff Trophy) for free?
On Ainou: open Ballon d'Or 2026, pick your winner in each category and play against your friends in a group. It's free, with no betting: just points.