Football management is not just about tactics and trophies - it's also about money.
Today's top managers often earn as much, if not more, than their star players, but many people will be baffled when they find out who the richest manager in the world is.
Coaches like Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp come to mind straight away but none of them top the ranking.
This is because the richest manager in the world currently is Wayne Rooney.
This puts him £25 million ahead of Manchester City's Guardiola, widely regarded as the most successful manager of his generation.
During his playing days, Rooney was one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.
At Manchester United, he earned £250,000 a week, a figure that rose to £300,000 when commercial deals were included.
His transition to management has been lucrative too, with reports suggesting he earned around £800,000 annually while managing D.C. United in the MLS.
Rooney's achievements on the pitch are legendary. He remains Manchester United's all-time leading scorer with 253 goals and held England's top-scorer title until 2023.
In comparison, Guardiola's estimated net worth of £100 million might seem modest.
However, the Man City boss earns an eye-watering £20 million a year, making him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League.
Known for his innovative tactics, Guardiola has revolutionised modern football and collected numerous trophies, including a historic treble with City in the 2022/23 campaign.
While Guardiola's success on the sidelines is unmatched, Rooney's combination of earnings from his playing career and managerial roles secures him the top spot financially.
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