From Hoddle to Maresca: All Chelsea managers in Premier League era
Gilbert Ekugbe
Since the Premier League began in 1992, Chelsea have become synonymous with change in the dugout. Coaches have come and gone at a relentless pace, each leaving behind their own success stories — and in some cases, unfinished business.
The Roman Abramovich revolution of 2003 accelerated that cycle, delivering trophies through a ruthless win-now culture that transformed Chelsea into a global powerhouse.
Even club icons were not immune, with figures like José Mourinho and Frank Lampard returning for second spells as the club repeatedly reset in pursuit of glory.
From dominance to transition, Chelsea’s managerial history tells the story of modern football itself.
PUNCH Online takes a look at all the managers who have led Chelsea during the Premier League era.
Glenn Hoddle (1993–1996)
Took over from Ian Porterfield.
Guided Chelsea to a fourth-place finish in the 1995–96 season, laying the foundations for future success.
Ruud Gullit (1996–1998)
Player-manager.
Won the FA Cup in 1997 — Chelsea’s first major trophy in 26 years.
Gianluca Vialli (1998–2000)
Player-manager.
Won the League Cup (1998), UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1998), and FA Cup (2000).
Claudio Ranieri (2000–2004)
Stabilised Chelsea in the pre-Abramovich era.
Finished second in the Premier League in 2003–04, qualifying for the Champions League.
José Mourinho (2004–2007)
Ushered in Chelsea’s most dominant era.
Won two Premier League titles (2005, 2006), the FA Cup, and two League Cups.
Avram Grant (2007–2008)
Led Chelsea to the Champions League final.
Finished runner-up in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Luiz Felipe Scolari (2008–2009)
World Cup-winning coach with Brazil.
Sacked midway through the season following poor league form.
Guus Hiddink (interim, 2009)
Stepped in as interim manager.
Won the FA Cup and went unbeaten in the league during his spell.
Carlo Ancelotti (2009–2011)
Delivered Chelsea’s first Premier League and FA Cup double in 2010.
His side became the first in club history to score 100 league goals in a season.
André Villas-Boas (2011–2012)
Short and largely unsuccessful tenure.
Departed midway through the season.
Roberto Di Matteo (interim → permanent, 2012)
Oversaw Chelsea’s greatest triumph.
Won the FA Cup and the club’s first UEFA Champions League title.
Rafael Benítez (interim, 2012–2013)
Appointed amid fan protests.
Won the UEFA Europa League.
José Mourinho (second spell, 2013–2015)
Returned to Stamford Bridge to restore success.
Won the Premier League and League Cup in 2015.
Guus Hiddink (interim, 2015–2016)
Brought stability after a disastrous title defence.
Helped Chelsea recover from relegation fears.
Antonio Conte (2016–2018)
Implemented a title-winning tactical system.
Won the Premier League in 2017 and the FA Cup in 2018.
Maurizio Sarri (2018–2019)
Introduced a possession-based style.
Won the Europa League in his only season.
Frank Lampard (2019–2021)
Oversaw a transfer-ban season and promoted youth.
Reached the FA Cup final in 2020.
Thomas Tuchel (2021–2022)
Transformed Chelsea into European champions.
Won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
Graham Potter (2022–2023)
Struggled to impose his philosophy.
Recorded one of the poorest runs of form in Chelsea’s Premier League history.
Frank Lampard (interim, 2023)
Returned briefly as caretaker manager.
Could not halt a difficult campaign.
Mauricio Pochettino (2023–2024)
Tasked with rebuilding a youthful squad.
Finished mid-table before departing after one season.
Enzo Maresca (2024–2026)
Led Chelsea to win the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025.
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