Luis de la Fuente wins the IFFHS award for best national team coach in 2025
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has once again distinguished Luis de la Fuente, naming him the best men's national team coach on the planet for 2025. This recognition comes for the second consecutive year, something few coaches achieve, and underscores the stability and results of his project with La Roja. 🏆
The IFFHS scoring system
The organization does not choose the winner subjectively. Its method relies on a rigorous points system that only counts official matches between absolute national teams. This means that friendly matches or club tournaments do not count for this specific ranking. De la Fuente accumulated the highest score after leading Spain in competitions like the UEFA Nations League, a title he won.
Key criteria evaluated by the IFFHS:- Analyze exclusively official matches between absolute national teams.
- Assign points based on results obtained in the calendar year.
- Exclude any non-official matches or lower categories.
It is not common for a national team coach to receive this type of international distinction two years in a row.
His trajectory and recent record
Since taking charge of the Spanish national team, De la Fuente has implemented an identifiable playing style and has competed at the highest level in every tournament. The IFFHS award serves as a statistical reflection of the continuity in the work that was already rewarded in the previous edition. This individual achievement adds to the collective success of winning a continental title.
Milestones under his direction:- Winning the UEFA Nations League.
- Maintaining high effectiveness in official matches during 2024 and 2025.
- Receiving IFFHS recognition in two consecutive years.
A recognition beyond statistics
For many fans, the most important things are goals and trophies. However, an award like this, based on verifiable figures and results, has its own merit. It certifies that a team's and its coach's performance is sustained over time according to objective international parameters. This IFFHS double consolidates Luis de la Fuente in the world elite of national team coaches. ⚽