Which managers have won the most major European trophies?
Unai Emery has achieved significant success by leading Aston Villa to victory in the 2025-26 Europa League, marking his fifth win in this competition. This accomplishment places him among a select group of managers who have won five major European trophies. Notable managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Giovanni Trapattoni also share this prestigious record.
- ▪Unai Emery led Aston Villa to win the 2025-26 Europa League against SC Freiburg.
- ▪This victory marks Emery's fifth Europa League win.
- ▪Carlo Ancelotti and Giovanni Trapattoni are also among the managers with five major European trophies.
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