A football team's success lies beyond the 90 minutes of entertainment, out there in the training grounds, and in the blueprint put in place by these managers after years of fine tuning one's art.
Jose Mourinho has received a lot of criticism for his style of play with some labeling it negative and archaic at best.
However, as Sky Sports pundit Liam Rosenior so eloquently put it, criticising a coach for selecting a team and forming a game-plan to counter an opponent's strength, is like using a mallet to crack an egg.
Managers have their own individual style predominantly based on their beliefs, strategy and obviously what worked best for them based on their experience.
He may not be an Maurizio Sarri or Jurgen Klopp, but there is no denying that his style has reaped results.
The Portuguese prefers to approach the game in a more cautious manner; bearing in mind the billions of pounds poured into some of these clubs in form of investments.
1. Mourinho claimed the La Liga title in 2012
Mourinho, while managing Real Madrid, managed to overcome one of Barcelona's strongest squad's under then manager Pep Guardiola in 2012, and won the La Liga title.
2. The Portuguese has won in three of the top European Leagues
Mourinho won three Serie A titles with Inter Milan in 2009 and 2010, the Spanish title with Real Madrid in 2012 and three Premier League title with Chelsea.
3. He also conquered his home league twice
They say that charity begins at home and Mourinho is one to have put this in practice having managed Porto and won the league twice.
4. 13 domestic trophies including two UCL trophies and Europa League
The Portuguese tactician has won a total of 13 domestic trophies, the UEFA Champions League twice and the UEFA Europa league.
5. Mourinho remains Chelsea's greatest manager ever
He won the Premier League and League cup in his first season at Stamford Bridge and two other league title, one FA Cup, another league cup and the Community Shield in 2005-06.
6. Mourinho hit the treble in Serie A
Mourinho won the Coppa Italia, Serie A and the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2008.
7. Three cups in his first season at Manchester United is not too shabby
The Red Devils gaffer has managed to win the Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League with Old Trafford dwellers so far.
Thus bringing back some shape to Manchester United. At the last count, Mourinho actually, has a better win percentage than the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.
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