Football management deals with hiring and firing, which is common. Dissatisfaction by club owners and fans often results in some of the best football managers staying out of work for a while and becoming available as free agents.

However, the good performance makes it difficult for good coaches to stay as free agents. That said, it is common to see a good manager remain without a job because of how challenging the role in the dugout has been throughout the sport’s history.

In 2023, it will interest you that there are a lot of unemployed football managers out there.

Interesting Football lists the best available football managers currently .

1. Joachim Löw

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Joachim Low would be remembered for his role at the Nationalelf (The German Men’s National Football Team), where he won the FIFA World Cup in 2014.

The 62-year-old has been available as a free agent since he left the German national team in 2021. He has been in charge of top teams, including VFB Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Joachim Low is one of the most successful managers in the world.

2. Mauricio Pochettino

The Chelsea squad are backing Mauricio Pochettino to become their next manager – they are reportedly ‘excited’ about his appointment… ✅ pic.twitter.com/XjLL0Pcyxy

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Pochettino became a renowned football manager globally due to his handling of Tottenham Hotspur despite having a limited budget. He was outstanding as he took the club to the finals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2018/19 season but was edged to the title by Liverpool.

After a good romance at Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino took over the helm of affairs in Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent just a year before departing the club.

The Argentine began his journey in football management at RCD Espanyol before moving to Southampton and eventually landing a job at Spurs.

3. Zinédine Zidane

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Perhaps one of the most successful managers in the modern era of football, Zinédine Zidane has been out of work since he left Real Madrid in 2021.

The Frenchman was promoted to the first team following his success with the Real Madrid B youth team in the lower division of Spanish football.

Despite being his first professional managerial job, Zidane successfully won the UEFA Champions League three times in a row as Real Madrid became the first team to win the trophy in three successive seasons since it was rebranded. He also won the La Liga, Super Cup, and Club World Cup.

A lot of rumours have been circulating regarding the future of the Frenchman manager, but he remains out of work.

4. Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique: "I see football based on a very clear idea. Get forward, do some damage, defend as far away as possible from my goal, have the ball, and if we go and score five or four, just try and concede a few goals as possible." pic.twitter.com/XjJoe8mTBS

— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) April 14, 2023

Luis Enrique recently left his role at the top job in Spanish football after the country’s disappointing outing in the winter world cup in Qatar.

But the Spanish tactician is one of the most successful Spanish football managers. He won two La Liga, three Copa del Rey, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Luis Enrique is currently linked with some of the biggest teams across Europe.

5. Antonio Conte

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Following a troubled season with Tottenham Hotspur, especially after the team failed to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Conte departed Tottenham Hotspur.

The Italian manager took over the helm of affairs following the departure of Jose Mourinho in 2021. He left Inter Milan after guiding the team to the Serie A.

Conte had previously managed Chelsea and successfully won the Premier League and FA Cup.

6. Rafael Benítez

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Rafael Benítez is one of the biggest unemployed football managers right now. The Spaniard tactician’s last time in management was at Premier League club Everton before his departure in 2022.

His last job in management was at Premier League side Everton in 2022.

Rafael Benitez is one of the most successful coaches in world football. He has won some of the biggest trophies, including the Champions League, Europa League, Coppa Italia, and FIFA Club World Cup.

7. Julian Nagelsmann

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Perhaps one of the most unexpected sackings in world football, Julian Nagelsmann was shown the exit door at Bayern Munich.

The former RB Leipzig boss left the Allianz Arena despite having a fine run in the Champions League by advancing to the quarter-finals. His only struggle was in the league, even though he was within the top two places on the league table.

But Bayern Munich’s top hierarchy appeared not to be satisfied with the results their young manager was having and had him replaced by Thomas Tuchel. He is currently linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

8. Tite

Tite is one of the most famous football managers on the South American continent. He was head of the Brazilian Men’s National Football team for four seasons before leaving the role.

Tite won the Copa America in 2019 and finished runners-up two years later.

Apart from his role at Brazil’s top job, he has been with some of the biggest teams in South America, including Corinthians, Internacional, and Palmeiras. He won the Copa Libertadores and FIFA Club World Cup.

9. Graham Potter

Nagelsmann in the UCL before sack

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Inter home and away with no goal conceded ✅( 4-0)
Plzen home and away ( 9-2)✅
PSG home and away with no goal conceded ( 3-0)✅

Chelsea fans : He’s just a German Graham potter or lampard pic.twitter.com/OEfKQpP69n

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Graham Potter was part of the project at Brighton and was outstanding with the Seagulls. His performance drew the interest of Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly, and he was eventually handed the top job at Stamford Bridge.

The English manager’s reign at the club, however, did not turn out as expected, as Chelsea struggled in domestic competitions, especially in the Premier League.

10. Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers has been a household name in English football in the last decade. The Northern Ireland manager left his role at Leicester City as the Foxes endured a troubled season.

Rodgers won the FA Cup and the Community Shield with Leicester City after four seasons at the club.

He also managed top teams like Liverpool, Swansea City, and Celtic.

11. Marcelo Gallardo

Marcelo Gallardo was quite an outstanding manager during his time at River Plate. He spent over eight years at the club and won the Copa Libertadores, Argentine Cup, and Copa Sudamericana.

Marcelo Gallardo was linked with several top European football clubs, including Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid.

12. Marcelo Bielsa

Hilo: Jugadores potenciados por Marcelo Bielsa. pic.twitter.com/HvfInzAuyX

— Nahuel (@NahuelBeau) April 17, 2023

After a lengthy stay in the lower divisions, Marcelo Bielsa guided Leeds United back to the English Premier League. The Argentine was successful in his first season with the Whites, but the results were not as expected, and he was headed for the exit door.

Bielsa is an experienced coach who has won some notable trophies.

13. Gennaro Gattuso

Gennaro Gattuso:

🗣 "When I lost a match I broke down in frustration. Today players lose, take a selfie and put it on the Internet. They make me sick." pic.twitter.com/V25fQ96fWM

— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) April 23, 2023

Gennaro Gattuso got into mainstream management after he was appointed to AC Milan and Napoli. His most recent job was at La Liga side Valencia.

14. Patrick Vieira

Patrick Vieira was with the Manchester City development squad before switching to New York City FC. The Frenchmen moved to Nice before the top job at Crystal Palace.

Vieira oversaw the Eagles for twenty months before heading for the exit door.

15. André Villas-Boas

André Villas-Boas is one of the notable names in Euro

pean football. The Portuguese manager has been in charge of some of the biggest teams, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, FC Porto, and Zenit Saint Petersburg.