Pep Guardiola added his name to the illustrious list of managers with 1,000 games under their belt with an emphatic 3–0 thrashing of Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.
The Manchester City boss has become the 119th man to reach the milestone, and the 11th Spaniard. A spectacular career on the touchline means Guardiola is the only member of the 1,000 club who boasts a win rate of more than 70%.
“To reach 1,000 games in management is something very special for me,” he said, recognising his achievement. “When I started managing Barcelona B all those years ago, I never thought for one second about reaching 1,000 games. You just want to do a good job, play football the right way and see what happens."
Despite a stellar playing career, Guardiola’s legacy in the game has been defined by his tactical genius and knack for seemingly always being two steps ahead. Some of his teams rank among the greatest ever.
Here’s who Guardiola has joined in the 1,000 club.
