The five candidates for the Best FIFA Men's Coach Award have each led their respective sides to glory during 2023.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the early favourite to win the FIFA Best Men's Coach award after a treble-winning season with the club. Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, who won the league title in his first full season in charge of the club, is also nominated along with AC Milan manager Simone Inzaghi. Former Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti and Ange Postecoglou, who won a historic treble with Celtic last season and is now managing Tottenham, are also up for the award.