Infographic: The most represented leagues in FourFourTwo's 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2016

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As Leicester prepare for the backlash from their magnificent 2015/16, here's the proof that the empire is striking back

There are many reasons why the 2016/17 Premier League season is arguably the most anticipated yet – and one of them is the star-studded array of coaches on display. It's reflected in our list of the 50 best managers in the world, where England's top flight has seen a leap from six representatives in 2015 to 11 a year later. 

Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte and Jurgen Klopp have transferred to the Premier League from last time out, while Claudio Ranieri and Eddie Howe both impressed in 2015/16 to earn their places. 

So what's the situation elsewhere? Check out our chart below to find out. 

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FourFourTwo's 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2016

Joe Brewin
Joe Brewin

Joe was the Deputy Editor at FourFourTwo until 2022, having risen through the FFT academy and been on the brand since 2013 in various capacities. 

By weekend and frustrating midweek night he is a Leicester City fan, and in 2020 co-wrote the autobiography of former Foxes winger Matt Piper – subsequently listed for both the Telegraph and William Hill Sports Book of the Year awards.