Mauricio Pochettino's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mauricio Pochettino. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Mauricio Pochettino, nicknamed Poch, is an Argentine professional football manager and former player. He is currently the head coach of the United States men's national team. As a player, he was a defender. He is known for his tactical approach and developing young players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1962: Highest ranking since 1962–63 season

Pochettino's side eventually finished in second place with 86 points, their highest-ever tally since the English League began under the new denomination their highest ranking in 54 years since 1962–63 under Bill Nicholson

1964: First season-long unbeaten home run since 1964–65

1990: Won the 1990-91 national championship

In 1990-91, Pochettino won the national championship with Newell's Old Boys.

1990: Highest league finish since 1990

Spurs also lost in their last match of the season, ceding the league runners-up spot to rivals Arsenal, it was still good enough for their highest league finish since 1990.

1992: Won the 1992 Clausura

In 1992, Pochettino won the Clausura with Newell's Old Boys.

1992: Runner-up in Copa Libertadores

In 1992, Pochettino's team, Newell's Old Boys, finished as runner-up in the Copa Libertadores.

1992: highest points tally since the Premier League began in 1992–93

In his first full season at Southampton, Pochettino led the team to recording their highest points tally since the Premier League began in 1992–93.

February 1997: Helped Espanyol win against Barcelona

In February 1997, Pochettino man-marked Ronaldo, helping Espanyol win 2-0 against Barcelona, their first win in ten years.

2000: Won Copa del Rey with Espanyol

In 2000, Pochettino helped Espanyol beat Atlético Madrid in the final of the Copa del Rey, winning their first major trophy in 60 years.

2006: Won another Copa del Rey with Espanyol

In 2006, Pochettino won another Copa del Rey with Espanyol.

2015: Tottenham were in contention to win the league

In 2015-16 Tottenham were in contention to win the league.

2016: Potential basis for the England squad at UEFA Euro 2016

His first season was generally successful, ending in a fifth-place finish and the conversion of several young academy players into regular first-team players.

2016: Finished as league runners-up

In the 2016 season, Pochettino finished as league runners-up with Tottenham Hotspur.

December 2018: 100th Premier League Win

In December 2018, Mauricio Pochettino achieved his 100th Premier League victory as manager of Tottenham after a late win against Burnley, becoming the first Tottenham manager to reach this milestone.

May 2019: Champions League Final

In May 2019, Mauricio Pochettino led Tottenham to their first ever Champions League final after defeating Ajax on away goals. Tottenham lost 2-0 in the final against Liverpool.

February 2021: Champions League Match against Barcelona

In February 2021, Mauricio Pochettino managed his first Champions League match with Paris Saint-Germain, leading them to a 4-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou.

2021: Joined Paris Saint-Germain

In 2021, Pochettino joined Paris Saint-Germain, winning the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France, but left one year later.

May 2024: 400th Game as a Manager in English Football

On 2 May 2024, Mauricio Pochettino marked his 400th game as a manager in English football with a 2–0 victory over his former club Tottenham, with goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson.