Zidane on his way to win the Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2017 award

Algerian born football coach Zineddine Zidane is likely to win The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2017 award.

The FIFA grants the award as part of a tradition which goes back to many years ago.

In addition to Zidane, other 11 shortlisted coaches compete for the award. They are: Massimiliano Allegri (ITA – Juventus), Carlo Ancelotti (ITA – FC Bayern Munich), Antonio Conte (ITA – Chelsea), Luis Enrique (ESP – FC Barcelona), Pep Guardiola (ESP – Manchester City), Leonardo Jardim (POR – AS Monaco), Joachim Low (GER – German national team), Jose Mourinho (POR – Manchester United), Mauricio Pochettino (ARG – Tottenham Hotspur), Diego Simeone (ARG – Atlético Madrid), Tite (BRA – Brazilian national team).

Zidane, 45, have his team Real Madrid Spain’s Champion title 2017 and the European Champions’ League 2016. This makes him a strong candidate for the FIFA’s award. 

Zizou started coach profession in January 2016.

In the Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2016 award, Zidane ranked second following Italian Claudio Ranieri who was the winner in view of his big victory with his team Leicester City.

FIFA takes in consideration coaches’ achievements between November 20th 2016 and July 2nd 2017 to grant the award. This means that UEFA Super Cup and the Spanish Super Cup 2017 can not be counted as part of Zidane’s achievements.

Voting starts on Monday and ends on September 7th. The FIFA is expected to announce a final list of three coaches next month. A ceremony would be organized on October 23rd to announce the winner.

 Voting is accessible to: national team coaches, captains, selected media and the fans through the Internet.