"The average age of a manager in the Premier League in the 2025/26 season is 45. 10 years ago, it was 53. As far as modern football at the highest level is concerned, managers appear to be getting younger. But are older coaches being unfairly overlooked?"
"Scottish giants Celtic have twice turned to 74 year-old Martin O'Neill this season while former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will take Brazil to the men's 2026 World Cup and is still regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time at the age of 66."
"Mark Ogden, senior football writer at ESPN, explains why the likes of 71 year-old Allardyce, and 77 year-old Neil Warnock deserve more respect and shouldn't always be overlooked for up-and-coming managers such as former Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim."
Premier League managerial ages have decreased significantly, with the average dropping from 53 ten years ago to 45 in the 2025/26 season. However, experienced older managers continue to demonstrate competence and value. Celtic has twice appointed 74-year-old Martin O'Neill this season, while Carlo Ancelotti, at 66, leads Brazil to the 2026 World Cup and remains regarded as one of football's greatest coaches. Former Premier League manager Phil Brown explains that modern players pursue managerial careers earlier than their 1990s counterparts. ESPN's Mark Ogden argues that experienced managers like 71-year-old Sam Allardyce and 77-year-old Neil Warnock deserve greater respect and consideration for top positions rather than being consistently overlooked for younger alternatives.
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