FM23 5 star coaches or the best FM 2023 coaching staff for each role and what you should look for when you hire them in Football Manager 2023.
Take a look at the 5 star or the best coaches for each role
and what you should look for in terms of attirubutes when hiring them in Football Manager
2023.
Finding the best coaches in FM23 is always a challenge; however, is it also vital to your squad. Your players will never reach their potential without good coaches, and even the best of wonderkids will just waste away.
This article will help you identify some of the best coaches for each role and
also will teach you how to look for your ideal training staff in the game
itself.
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Each coach handles a specific role and will train a specific aspect of a player, so each of them are important in their own right.
Please note that some attributes may vary from save to save. Some coaches may not show up on the search based on the database size you’ve selected at the start of your save.
Types of coaches in FM 2023
- Goalkeeping Coach (Shot Stopping)
- Goalkeeping Coach (Handling, Distribution)
- Defending Coach (Tactical)
- Defending Coach (Technical)
- Attacking Coach (Tactical)
- Attacking Coach (Technical)
- Possession Coach (Tactical)
- Possession Coach (Technical)
- Fitness Coach (Strength & Quickness)
Each coach handles a specific role and will train a specific aspect of a player, so each of them are important in their own right.
Please note that some attributes may vary from save to save. Some coaches may not show up on the search based on the database size you’ve selected at the start of your save.
The “work with youngsters” attribute is always a plus for all coaches
regardless of their role and plays an important part in how they interact with
younger players in your squad.
The adaptability attribute is important for coaches who go to foreign
leagues and is a factor in how fast they adapt to their new setting.
Also, some are good at multiple roles, but we will be mentioning them only in their best role. But you can use them however you see fit, depending on the strength of your team.
Also, some are good at multiple roles, but we will be mentioning them only in their best role. But you can use them however you see fit, depending on the strength of your team.
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The main attributes you look for in a goalkeeping coach (shot stopping) are; Shot Stopping, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
1. Goalkeeping Coach (Shot Stopping)
The main attributes you look for in a goalkeeping coach (shot stopping) are; Shot Stopping, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in a goalkeeping coach (shot stopping) are; Shot Stopping, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Bonaiuti | 54 | Inter | ITA |
| Flávio Tênius | 58 | FREE | BRA |
| Silvino Louro | 63 | FREE | POR |
| Alessandro Nista | 56 | FREE | ITA |
| Hugo Oliveira | 43 | Fulham | POR |
| Xavi Valero | 49 | West Ham | ESP |
| John Achterberg | 50 | Liverpool | NED |
| Arzul | 50 | Santos | BRA |
| José Ramón De la Fuente | 51 | FC Barcelona | ESP |
| Rogério Godoy | 51 | Palmeiras | BRA |
| Vincenzo Sicignano | 47 | Empoli | ITA |
| Antonello Brambilla | 48 | FREE | ITA |
| Rui Correia | 54 | FREE | POR |
| Filip De Wilde | 57 | FREE | BEL |
| Teddy Richert | 47 | FREE | FRA |
| Giuseppe Benatelli | 46 | AlbinoLeffe | ITA |
2. Goalkeeping Coach (Handling/Distribution)
The main attributes you look for in a goalkeeping coach (shot stopping) are; Shot Stopping, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in a Defending Coach (Tact) are, Defending, Tactical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriano Bonaiuti | 54 | Inter | ITA |
| Alessandro Nista | 56 | FREE | ITA |
| Flávio Tênius | 58 | FREE | BRA |
| Xavi Valero | 49 | West Ham | ESP |
| Hugo Oliveira | 43 | Fulham | POR |
| José Ramón De la Fuente | 51 | FC Barcelona | ESP |
| Pedro Jaro | 59 | FREE | ESP |
| Valerio Fiori | 53 | FREE | ITA |
| Michael Kraft | 56 | FREE | GER |
| Vincenzo Sicignano | 47 | Empoli | ITA |
| John Achterberg | 50 | Liverpool | NED |
| Rogério Godoy | 51 | Palmeiras | BRA |
| Arzul | 50 | Santos | BRA |
3. Defending Coach (Tactical)
The main attributes you look for in a Defending Coach (Tact) are, Defending, Tactical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in a Defending Coach (Tact) are, Defending, Technical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepijn Lijnders | 39 | Liverpool | NED |
| Daniele Baldini | 58 | FREE | ITA |
| Julian Gray | 42 | Arsenal | ENG |
| Adil Ramzi | 44 | PSV Eindhoven | MAR |
| Miguel D'Agostino | 50 | FREE | ARG |
| Marco Ianni | 40 | Lazio | ITA |
| Giuseppe Irrera | 60 | FREE | ITA |
| Paul Nevin | 53 | West Ham | ENG |
| Stefano Firicano | 51 | Fiorentina | ITA |
| Michele Cavalli | 59 | FREE | ITA |
| Alberto Iglesias | 48 | Athletic Club | ESP |
| Donnie Nelson | 59 | FREE | USA |
| Uwe Bindewald | 53 | Eintracht Frankfurt | GER |
| Régis Beunardeau | 55 | Paris Saint-Germain | FRA |
| Andoni Imaz | 50 | FREE | ESP |
| Tobias Kurbjuweit | 39 | FREE | GER |
| Kevin Ball | 57 | FREE | ENG |
| Colin Cooper | 55 | FREE | ENG |
| Andy Crosby | 49 | Port Vale | ENG |
| David Lowe | 56 | Blackburn | ENG |
| Alan Neilson | 49 | Norwich | WAL |
| Paul Brush | 64 | Cambridge United | ENG |
| Lee Cattermole | 34 | Middlesbrough | ENG |
| Ricardo Resende | 41 | FREE | BRA |
| Renato Baldi | 43 | FREE | ITA |
| Jon Errasti | 34 | Villarreal | ESP |
| Adrián Granado | 18 | Atlético de Madrid | ESP |
| Admir Adžem | 49 | FREE | BIH |
| Patrick Müller | 45 | Servette | SUI |
| Stefano Nava | 53 | FREE | ITA |
| John Versleeuwen | 58 | FREE | NED |
4. Defending Coach (Technical)
The main attributes you look for in a Defending Coach (Tact) are, Defending, Technical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in an Attacking Coach (Tact) are, Attacking, Tactical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepijn Lijnders | 39 | Liverpool | NED |
| Daniele Baldini | 58 | FREE | ITA |
| Adil Ramzi | 44 | PSV Eindhoven | MAR |
| Paul Nevin | 53 | West Ham | ENG |
| Fabrice Favetto-Bon | 53 | FREE | FRA |
| Melvin Boel | 35 | Feyenoord | NED |
| Alberto Iglesias | 48 | Athletic Club | ESP |
| Jairo Caballero | 32 | Sevilla | ESP |
| Hermann Dörner | 26 | Hertha BSC | GER |
| Daniel Rios | 42 | Borussia Dortmund | GER |
| Donnie Nelson | 59 | FREE | USA |
| Chendo | 60 | Real Madrid | ESP |
| Andoni Imaz | 50 | FREE | ESP |
| Tobias Kurbjuweit | 39 | FREE | GER |
| David Lowe | 56 | Blackburn | ENG |
| João Antônio | 56 | Grêmio | BRA |
| Gilmey Aimberê | 57 | Palmeiras | BRA |
| André Penalva | 55 | FREE | FRA |
| Luis Lúquez | 61 | San Lorenzo | ARG |
| Liam Bramley | 34 | Norwich | ENG |
| Jon Errasti | 34 | Villarreal | ESP |
| Adrián Granado | 18 | Atlético de Madrid | ESP |
5. Attacking Coach (Tactical)
The main attributes you look for in an Attacking Coach (Tact) are, Attacking, Tactical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in an Attacking Coach (Tact) are, Attacking, Technical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepijn Lijnders | 39 | Liverpool | NED |
| Fabio Micarelli | 57 | FREE | ITA |
| Loris Beoni | 63 | FREE | ITA |
| Fábio Matias | 42 | Bragantino | BRA |
| Michele Cavalli | 59 | FREE | ITA |
| João Tralhão | 41 | FREE | POR |
| David Lowe | 56 | Blackburn | ENG |
| David Platt | 56 | FREE | ENG |
| Pedro Sallaberry | 53 | FREE | ARG |
| Kim Hansen | 62 | FREE | DEN |
| Robert Klauß | 37 | FREE | GER |
| Damien Della Santa | 32 | OGC Nice | FRA |
6. Attacking Coach (Technical)
The main attributes you look for in an Attacking Coach (Tact) are, Attacking, Technical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in a Possession Coach (Tact) are; Mental, Tactical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepijn Lijnders | 39 | Liverpool | NED |
| Stéphane Chapuisat | 52 | Young Boys | SUI |
| Fabio Micarelli | 57 | FREE | ITA |
| Loris Beoni | 63 | FREE | ITA |
| Kevin Keen | 55 | West Ham | ENG |
| Duncan Ferguson | 50 | FREE | SCO |
| Travis Binnion | 35 | Man Utd | IRL |
| Fábio Matias | 42 | Bragantino | BRA |
| João Tralhão | 41 | FREE | POR |
| Colin Little | 49 | Man Utd | ENG |
| David Lowe | 56 | Blackburn | ENG |
| David Platt | 56 | FREE | ENG |
| Darren Ryan | 49 | Wolves | WAL |
| Kevin Sheedy | 62 | FREE | IRL |
| Juan José Borrelli | 51 | FREE | ARG |
| Stefano Melandri | 58 | FREE | ITA |
| Valnei Pichite dos Santos | 47 | FREE | BRA |
| Nicolas Jover | 41 | Arsenal | FRA |
| Damien Della Santa | 32 | OGC Nice | FRA |
| Maurice Graef | 52 | FREE | NED |
| Rubén Rossi | 48 | San Lorenzo | ARG |
| Matías Delgado | 39 | FREE | ARG |
| Pablo Aimar | 42 | FREE | ARG |
| Mark Sale | 50 | Millwall | ENG |
7. Possession Coach (Tactical)
The main attributes you look for in a Possession Coach (Tact) are; Mental, Tactical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The main attributes you look for in a Possession Coach (Technical) are; Mental, Technical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepijn Lijnders | 39 | Liverpool | NED |
| Daniele Baldini | 58 | FREE | ITA |
| Antonio Gómez | 48 | FREE | ESP |
| Fabio Micarelli | 57 | FREE | ITA |
| Miguel D'Agostino | 50 | FREE | ARG |
| Loris Beoni | 63 | FREE | ITA |
| Warren Joyce | 57 | Nottm Forest | ENG |
| Nélson Caldeira | 49 | FREE | POR |
| Michele Cavalli | 59 | FREE | ITA |
| Lee Cattermole | 34 | Middlesbrough | ENG |
| Renato Baldi | 43 | FREE | ITA |
| Saïd Aïgoun | 38 | Crystal Palace | FRA |
| Mark Chamberlain | 60 | FREE | ENG |
8. Possession Coach (Technical)
The main attributes you look for in a Possession Coach (Technical) are; Mental, Technical, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
The fitness coaches in the game are a bit different from the others. Whether they are training for strength or quickness, you just look for only the fitness attribute.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepijn Lijnders | 39 | Liverpool | NED |
| Antonio Gómez | 48 | FREE | ESP |
| Fabio Micarelli | 57 | FREE | ITA |
| Loris Beoni | 63 | FREE | ITA |
| Danilo Pierini | 67 | FREE | ITA |
| Travis Binnion | 35 | Man Utd | IRL |
| Lee Skyrme | 46 | Southampton | WAL |
| Stefano Melandri | 58 | FREE | ITA |
| Hamidou Msaidie | 47 | FREE | FRA |
| Kristian Wilson | 41 | Crystal Palace | ENG |
| Mark Chamberlain | 60 | FREE | ENG |
9. Fitness Coach (Strength & Quickness)
The fitness coaches in the game are a bit different from the others. Whether they are training for strength or quickness, you just look for only the fitness attribute.
The main attributes you look for in a Fitness Coach are
Fitness, Determination, Level of Discipline & Motivation.
You can filter under “staff search”, highlighting these attributes to search
for the best available coaches in this role. Some of the best coaches for this
role are;
That concludes the article on how to search for coaches and a small list of the best coaches available at the start of Football Manager 2023. As mentioned, the coaches could vary depending on the database selected, and you may end up finding better coaches as the seasons go by.
| Name | Age | Club | Nat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlan Schneider | 58 | FREE | BRA |
| Mário Monteiro | 58 | FREE | POR |
| Anthony Colbert | 59 | FREE | ENG |
| Edu Pons | 51 | FC Barcelona | ESP |
| Óscar Ortega | 64 | Atlético de Madrid | URU |
| Grégory Dupont | 49 | Strasbourg | FRA |
| Andrea Pertusio | 44 | Juventus | ITA |
| Jaume Bartrès | 51 | Deportivo Guadalajara | ESP |
| Dani Romero | 52 | FC Barcelona | ESP |
| Scott Piri | 53 | FREE | USA |
| Andreas Kornmayer | 47 | Liverpool | GER |
| Andrea Scanavino | 49 | FREE | ITA |
| Roberto Peressutti | 55 | Milan | ITA |
| Alberto Andorlini | 60 | FREE | ITA |
| Roberto De Bellis | 52 | FREE | ITA |
| Ismael Fernández | 45 | FREE | ESP |
| Eduardo Freitas | 39 | FREE | BRA |
| Marcelo Martins | 47 | Antalyaspor | BRA |
| Antonio Gómez | 45 | FREE | ESP |
| Matt Allen | 35 | Tottenham | ENG |
| Massimo Catalano | 47 | FREE | ITA |
| Gabriele Boccolini | 36 | Atalanta | ITA |
| José Alfonso Morcillo | 51 | Granada | ESP |
| Fernando Piñatares | 51 | FREE | URU |
| Kai Braun | 55 | FREE | GER |
| Raphaël Fèvre | 47 | Bordeaux | FRA |
| Alejandro Martínez | 53 | FREE | URU |
| Fabrizio Tafani | 53 | FREE | ITA |
| Toru Ota | 40 | FC Nantes | JPN |
That concludes the article on how to search for coaches and a small list of the best coaches available at the start of Football Manager 2023. As mentioned, the coaches could vary depending on the database selected, and you may end up finding better coaches as the seasons go by.
