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Johan Cruyff Trophy: 2026 Nominees Revealed
Five men’s and five women’s coaches named for 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy.
In brief
Five men’s and five women’s coaches named for 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy. Luis Enrique, Sarina Wiegman, and five other coaches are nominated for the 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy. Originally reported by SI.
Quick answers
- What Is the Johan Cruyff Trophy?
- France Football introduced the Johan Cruyff Trophy in 2024 to honor outstanding coaches in men’s and women’s soccer.
- Who Was Johan Cruyff?
- Johan Cruyff was a Dutch soccer icon who won three Ballon d’Or awards and later managed Ajax and Barcelona.
- What is the key takeaway from Johan Cruyff Trophy: 2026 Nominees Revealed?
- Luis Enrique, Sarina Wiegman, and five other coaches are nominated for the 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy.
What Is the Johan Cruyff Trophy?
France Football introduced the Johan Cruyff Trophy in 2024 to honor outstanding coaches in men’s and women’s soccer.
Who Was Johan Cruyff?
Johan Cruyff was a Dutch soccer icon who won three Ballon d’Or awards and later managed Ajax and Barcelona.
Past Winners of the Johan Cruyff Trophy
Carlo Ancelotti won the men’s trophy in 2024 after guiding Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double.
2025 Winners
Luis Enrique won the men’s trophy in 2025 after leading Paris Saint-Germain to a historic treble.
2025 Women’s Winner
Sarina Wiegman won the women’s trophy in 2025 after guiding England to a second consecutive UEFA Women’s European Championship.
2026 Men’s Nominees
Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Vincent Kompany, and Spain manager Luis de la Fuente are men’s 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy nominees.
2026 Women’s Nominees
Barcelona’s Pere Romeu, Manchester City’s Andree Jeglertz, former Japan coach Nils Nielsen, Jonatan Giráldez, and Elena Sadiku are women’s 2026 nominees.
2026 Event Date
The 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy ceremony will take place ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or event.
Johan Cruyff’s Legacy
Cruyff’s philosophy of total football and possession-based play influenced modern soccer through Ajax and Barcelona.
2026 Nominees Details
Elena Sadiku guided BK Häcken to a historic Europa Cup after starting at Celtic.
2026 Ceremony
The Johan Cruyff Trophy ceremony occurs annually ahead of the Ballon d’Or event.
2026 Winners
The 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy winners will be announced ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The bottom line
Luis Enrique, Sarina Wiegman, and five other coaches are nominated for the 2026 Johan Cruyff Trophy.
