In an exceptional version of the Club World Cup, which is hosted by the United States, the competition is not limited to the herb of stadiums only, but extends to the artistic region where the names of a group of first -class coaches in the world, led by Argentine Diego Simeone, are highlighted by Atletico Madrid, as the highest coaches in the championship, according to the “Finance Football” magazine.
Simeone in the lead with 34 million euros
Simeone receives an annual salary of 34 million euros (about 36.2 million US dollars), which makes him the highest income among the coaches participating in the World Cup clubs 2025. The “Cholo” leads the Roqueblancos battalion in the second group alongside Paris Saint -Germain, Potafogo, and Sayatel Sonders, and put his monument competing for the world title.
Simeone is one of the most influential coaches in Europe during the last decade, as it has maintained the stability of Atletico Madrid in the Golden Ball of Spanish and European football since he took responsibility in 2011.
Unforgettable titles and fingerprint
The Argentine coach succeeded in making a boom inside the walls of Atletico Madrid, achieving the Spanish League title twice (2014 and 2021), along with two titles in the European League, and two titles in the European Super Cup, and the team also led to the Champions League final on two occasions (2014 and 2016), in a direct confrontation against Real Madrid.
These achievements reflect its exceptional position at the technical level, and it is one of the reasons for his stay in leading the team for the longest period in the club’s history.
Inzaji and Guardiola succeeded him in the list
The Italian Simone Inzaji, the coach of the Saudi Al Hilal Club, came second with an annual salary of 25.5 million euros, beating Spain’s Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach, who came third with 22.5 million euros.
The list of the top ten included prominent names in the global training scene, such as Luis Enrique (Paris Saint -Germain), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), and Vincent Compani (Bayern Munich), reflecting the great artistic momentum that the current version of the tournament has.
List of the highest coaches for the 2025 Club World Cup
Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid) – 34 million euros
Simoni Inzaji (Al Hilal) – 25.5 million euros
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) – 22.5 million euros
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint -Germain) – 10 million euros
Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid) – 9 million euros
Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich) – 8 million euros
Marcelo Gallardo (River Plate) – 6 million euros
Enzo Marisca (Chelsea) – 4.8 million euros
Abel Ferrera (Palmeiras) – 4.7 million euros
Niko Kovac (Borussia Dortmund) – 3.5 million euros
