Pep Guardiola's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Pep Guardiola. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Josep "Pep" Guardiola is a highly successful Catalan football manager, currently managing Manchester City. Renowned for his tactical innovation and possession-based playing style, he's one of two managers to win the continental treble twice. Guardiola holds records for consecutive league wins in La Liga, Bundesliga, and the Premier League. Widely considered one of the greatest managers, his influence on modern football is undeniable, marked by numerous titles and a distinct footballing philosophy.
1996: Three Cups Win
In the 1996-97 season, Barcelona, led by Bobby Robson, won the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de España, and the European Cup Winners' Cup.
2001: Best at dictating the tempo
In 2001, Pep Guardiola's agent Josè Maria Orobitg described him as the best in the world at dictating the tempo and rhythm of his team's play.
2006: La Liga title
In 2006 Barcelona secured their first league title since 2006 when rivals Real Madrid lost at Villarreal on 16 May 2009.
May 2009: Copa del Rey Win
On May 13, 2009, Guardiola's Barcelona won the 2008–09 Copa del Rey, beating Athletic Bilbao 4–1 in the 2009 Copa del Rey final.
January 2010: Longest serving Spanish manager for Barcelona
In January 2010, Guardiola became Barcelona's longest-serving Spanish manager, surpassing Josep Samitier's record. He also agreed to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with Barcelona until the end of the 2010–11 season.
February 2010: Guardiola manages his 100th match for Barcelona
In February 2010, Guardiola managed his 100th match for Barcelona's first team. His record at that point was 71 wins, 19 draws, and 10 losses, with 242 goals for and 76 against.
April 2010: First Barcelona manager to beat Real Madrid four times in a row
On April 10, 2010, Guardiola became the first manager in Barcelona's history to beat Real Madrid four times consecutively in El Clásico.
2011: Becomes all-time record holder of most titles won as a manager at Barcelona
In 2011, Barcelona won their second trophy of the season on August 26, beating Porto 2–0 in the 2011 UEFA Super Cup. With this trophy, Guardiola became the all-time record holder for the most titles won as a manager at Barcelona, with 12 trophies in just three years. In November 2011, Guardiola managed his 200th match for Barcelona's first team, with a record of 144 wins, 39 draws, and 17 losses, and 500 goals for and 143 against.
January 2012: Named FIFA World Coach of the Year
On January 9, 2012, Guardiola was named FIFA World Coach of the Year.
2012: Most successful manager in Barcelona's history
In 2012, Guardiola continued to lead Barcelona to wins in the remaining La Liga games of the season, followed by a 3–0 win in the Copa del Rey final. With a record of 14 trophies in four seasons, he became the most successful manager in Barcelona's history. It was also announced that he would be succeeded by Tito Vilanova.
January 2013: Third place for the 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year
In January 2013, Guardiola came in third place for the 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year, behind Vicente del Bosque and José Mourinho.
December 2013: Third Club World Cup win
In December 2013, Guardiola won his third Club World Cup after Bayern beat Raja Casablanca in Morocco.
2013: Joins Bayern Munich
In 2013, Guardiola joined Bayern Munich and won the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons.
March 2014: Leads Bayern to their 23rd Bundesliga title
On March 25, 2014, Guardiola led Bayern to their 23rd Bundesliga title by beating Hertha Berlin 3–1 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This was the earliest the championship had been won in Bundesliga history.
March 2015: Bayern ties largest win in Champions League history
On March 11, 2015, Bayern defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 7–0, tying their largest win in Champions League history.
August 2016: First victory in Premier League
On August 13, 2016, Guardiola earned victory in his first match of the Premier League season, as City defeated Sunderland 2–1.
2018: Best midfielder in the world
In 2018 Marco Frattino considered that Twenty years ago, Pep Guardiola was one of the best midfielders in the world.
2018: Domestic Treble
In 2018, Guardiola led Manchester City to a domestic treble.
August 2019: Community Shield Victory and Yellow Card
On August 4, 2019, Guardiola's Manchester City won the Community Shield against Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out. Guardiola also became the first Premier League manager to receive a yellow card during the match.
2019: Premier League Titles
From 2019, Guardiola won four successive Premier League titles with Manchester City.
2019: Community Shield Win
In 2019, Manchester City won the Community Shield for the first time since 2019, marking the third time in the Guardiola era that they have won it.
January 2021: 500th Win as Manager
On January 31, 2021, Guardiola achieved his 500th win as a manager after Manchester City beat Sheffield United 1–0. The team also set a record for the most wins in a single month in English football.
2021: Premier League Title and Champions League Final Loss
In 2021, Guardiola won his third Premier League title with Manchester City and claimed the EFL Cup for the fourth successive time. However, they lost the Champions League final to Chelsea 0–1.
May 2022: Premier League Title
On May 22, 2022, Manchester City won the Premier League title with a 3–2 victory over Aston Villa, marking Guardiola's fourth title with the club.
2022: Champions League Title
In the 2022-23 season, Guardiola guided Manchester City to their first Champions League title as part of his second continental treble.
August 2023: UEFA Super Cup Title
On August 16, 2023, Guardiola won his fourth UEFA Super Cup title, becoming the first manager to win the trophy with three different clubs after Manchester City defeated Sevilla on penalties.
2023: Treble-Winning Season Tactics
During the 2022-23 season, Guardiola used a modern version of the 3–2–2–3 formation during Manchester City's treble–winning season. Jonathan Wilson likened the role of John Stones to both the libero and wing-half roles in 2023.
May 2024: Fourth Straight Premier League Title
On May 19, 2024, Manchester City secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title, becoming the first English club to achieve this feat.
2024: Premier League Titles
In 2024, Guardiola won four successive Premier League titles with Manchester City.
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