EA FC 26: Full Real Managers List with in-Gameplay Video

Hey EA FC 26 gamers! Nothing beats taking the reins in Career Mode and picking a manager who feels like the real deal—someone with that winning vibe, tactical smarts, and maybe a bit of drama.

In EA FC 26, EA’s loaded up with authentic licensed managers across every league and nation, from Pep’s possession magic to Mourinho’s mind games.

Whether you’re rebuilding a relegation battler or chasing Champions League glory, these guys bring the strategy to life.

We’ve got the full list broken down by competition, with notes on who’s available via database files or squad updates (perfect for keeping things fresh). Let’s dive in—who’s your dream boss?

EA FC 26 Real Managers

Men’s National Teams

The international game gets a star-studded coaching roster. These managers bring real tactics and personality to national team play:

• Javier Aguirre: Mexico’s experienced tactician leads El Tri with calm, pragmatic style.
• Julen Lopetegui: Qatar’s coach, bringing a modern, possession-focused approach.
• Julian Nagelsmann: Germany’s progressive young manager, known for aggressive pressing and tactical flexibility.
• Luis de la Fuente: Spain’s national team boss, guiding La Roja with a focus on ball control and youth.
• Mauricio Pochettino: Listed for the United States, Poch’s energetic, high-press identity comes to the US setup in FC 26. (available via Database Files)
• Roberto Martínez: Portugal’s head coach, bringing continental experience and tactical nuance.
• Thomas Tuchel: England’s manager in-game, offering a detail-oriented, tactical lens to the Three Lions.

Premier League

Top-flight English sides feature many of the real-world managers you expect in their current jobs:

• Andoni Iraola: AFC Bournemouth’s pragmatic head coach.
• Ange Postecoglou: Nottingham Forest’s attacking-minded manager.
• Arne Slot: Liverpool’s new boss, bringing progressive ideas.
• Daniel Farke: Leeds United’s forward-thinking manager.
• David Moyes: Everton’s experienced, organised coach.
• Eddie Howe: Newcastle United’s disciplined, development-focused manager.
• Enzo Maresca: Chelsea’s young, tactically driven head coach.
• Graham Potter: West Ham United’s coach. (available via Initial Squads)
• Fabian Hürzeler: Brighton & Hove Albion’s modern coach.
• Marco Silva: Fulham’s attack-minded manager.
• Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s tactical architect.
• Nuno Espírito Santo: Listed for West Ham United.
• Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace’s organised, hard-working coach.
• Pep Guardiola: Manchester City’s visionary manager.
• Ruben Amorim: Manchester United’s coach in FC 26, bringing tactical inventiveness.
• Thomas Frank: Tottenham Hotspur’s steady strategist.
• Unai Emery: Aston Villa’s experienced, detail-focused head coach.

EFL Championship

Several familiar names enrich the Championship experience:

• Frank Lampard: Coventry City, brings passion and coaching pedigree. (Available via Database Files)
• Kieran McKenna: Ipswich Town, a modern, analytical manager. (Available via Database Files)
• Paul Heckingbottom: Preston North End, tactically adaptable. (Available via Database Files)
• Rob Edwards: Middlesbrough, an up-and-coming coach. (Available via Database Files)

La Liga

Spain’s top flight includes managers mixing experience and flair:

• Carlos Corberán: Valencia CF’s tactically astute coach.
• Claudio Giráldez: Celta Vigo’s rising manager.
• Diego Simeone: Atlético Madrid’s iconic defensive mastermind.
• Ernesto Valverde: Athletic Club’s experienced tactician.
• Iñigo Pérez: Rayo Vallecano’s focused coach.
• Hansi Flick: FC Barcelona’s manager, bringing international success and clarity.
• Jagoba Arrasate: RCD Mallorca’s steady leader.
• José Bordalás: Getafe’s no-nonsense coach.
• Manolo González: RCD Espanyol’s manager.
• Marcelino: Villarreal’s pragmatic, tactical coach.
• Míchel: Girona’s modern manager.
• Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid’s head coach, blending vision with elite-level strategy.

La Liga 2

• Borja Jiménez: Sporting Gijón’s manager. (Available via Next Squads)
• Cuco Ziganda: Cultural Leonesa’s manager.
• Gabi: Real Zaragoza’s manager.
• Rubi: UD Almería’s manager.

Serie A

Italy’s top level features a mix of high-profile names and strong tacticians:

• Antonio Conte: SSC Napoli’s experienced, intense manager.
• Cesc Fàbregas: Como’s coach, applying midfield knowledge to management.
• Massimiliano Allegri: AC Milan’s coach, a veteran with trophy-winning experience. (Available via Database Files)
• Paolo Zanetti: Hellas Verona’s energetic manager.
• Patrick Vieira: Genoa’s influential, leadership-led coach.
• Vincenzo Italiano: Bologna’s modern, energetic manager.

Serie B

• Andrea Sottil: Modena’s manager.

Bundesliga

Germany’s league presents a couple of notable names in-game:

• Erik ten Hag: Bayer Leverkusen’s coach. (Available via Database Files)
• Vincent Kompany: FC Bayern München’s coach.

Bundesliga 2

• Miroslav Klose: 1. FC Nürnberg’s coach. (Available via Database Files)

Ligue 1

Top French clubs are in safe hands:

• Luis Enrique: Paris Saint-Germain’s headline coach, known for tactical flexibility.
• Roberto De Zerbi: Olympique de Marseille, progressive and attack-minded. (Available via Database Files)

Liga Portugal

• Bruno Lage: SL Benfica’s coach. (Available via Initial Squads)
• José Mourinho: SL Benfica’s marquee manager bringing big-game experience.

Süper Lig

Turkey’s top flight managers include a mix of local and international names:

• João Pereira: Alanyaspor’s manager.
• Nuri Şahin: Başakşehir’s manager.
• Ole Gunnar Solskjær: Beşiktaş’s manager. (Available via Initial Squads)

Scottish Premiership

• Brendan Rodgers: Celtic’s experienced leader.
• Russell Martin: Rangers’ modern, tactical coach.

3F Superliga

• Steve Cooper: Brøndby IF’s manager.

Rest of World

• José Luis Mendilibar: Olympiacos’s manager.
• Robbie Keane: Ferencváros’s manager.
• Zlatan Ibrahimović: Zlatan FC, yes — Zlatan as manager!

Liga Profesional de Fútbol

• Carlos Tevez: Talleres’s manager.
• Mauricio Pellegrino: Lanús’s manager.

Major League Soccer

• Dean Smith: Charlotte FC’s manager. (Available via Database Files)
• Javier Mascherano: Inter Miami’s manager. (Available via Database Files)

Saudi Pro League

• Imanol Alguacil: Al Shabab’s manager.
• Javier Calleja: Al Riyadh’s manager.
• Míchel González: Al Qadsiah’s manager.
• Sérgio Conceição: Al Ittihad’s manager. (Available via Next Squads)

Women’s National

• Emma Hayes: United States’s manager. (Available via Database Files)
• Sarina Wiegman: England’s manager.

FA Women’s Super League

• Amandine Miquel: Leicester City’s manager. (Available via Initial Squads)
• Marc Skinner: Manchester United’s manager.
• Natalia Arroyo: Aston Villa’s manager.
• Rehanne Skinner: West Ham United’s manager.
• Sonia Bompastor: Chelsea’s manager.

Liga F

• Víctor Martín: Atlético Madrid’s manager.

Frauen-Bundesliga

• Niko Arnautis: Eintracht Frankfurt’s manager.
• Roberto Pätzold: Bayer Leverkusen’s manager.

National Women’s Soccer League

• Jonas Eidevall: San Diego Wave’s manager. (Available via Database Files)

Real Managers Video

At ReFIFA, we pride ourselves on detail and quality. We have meticulously produced a comprehensive video on our YouTube channel, showcasing every single Real Manager in gameplay.

Final Whistle

With this stacked roster of real managers, EA FC 26 makes every Career Mode save feel personal and authentic.

Fancy Mourinho’s banter at Benfica or Arteta’s youth project at Arsenal? It’s all here. Who’s your pick to lead your team to glory? Drop it in the comments!