Erik ten Hag‘s spell with Manchester United seems to be nearing its end or as fans now put it, ‘The Beginning of the End’. The Red Devils are reportedly considering sacking the Dutch manager and replacing him with former Chelsea manager Graham Potter. Reports suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already made contact with the English manager to make it happen. As for ten Hag, rumors have been building up of him potentially becoming the new coach of Borussia Dortmund.

With reports of such a huge managerial shake-up, it is only natural to compare the track records of these two managers. Let’s delve into the details of their career to determine who has had a more successful career so far.

The history of both managers

Let’s start by taking a look at the managing history of Erik ten Hag. His journey began in 2012 when he took charge of Dutch club Go Ahead Eagles. From there, he moved on to manage Bayern Munich II and Utrecht before landing the coveted role of head coach at AFC Ajax in 2017. His time at Ajax was undeniably fruitful, which led to Manchester United signing him in 2022 for $10.9 million. On the other hand, Graham Potter’s managerial career followed a similar trajectory as he kickstarted his career by managing lower-tier division teams such as Leeds Carnegie and Ostersund.

However, in 2018, he returned to England following his appointment as the manager of Swansea City. Just a year later, he made a surprising move to Premier League side Brighton. His stint at the Amex was quite fruitful, after which he was signed by Chelsea for a hefty sum of $20 million. Unfortunately, his time at Chelsea was cut short after just one season. And since April 2023 the 48-year-old has remained as a free agent.

Erik ten Hag vs Graham Potter: who has a better track record?

When it comes to comparing wins and losses, both managers have had their fair share of successes and setbacks. However, it is Erik ten Hag who emerges with a better record. Throughout his career, the 53-year-old has managed a total of 518 matches, winning an impressive 324 of them and losing 109. This brings his win percentage to a commendable 62.55%.

On the other hand, Graham Potter’s statistics reveal that he has managed 358 games, winning 141 and losing 113 matches. His win percentage stands at only 39.39%. In terms of trophies, Erik ten Hag takes the win as he has won seven in total.

Bayern Munich II- Regionalliga Bayern (13/14)
AFC Ajax- 3X Eredivisie(18/19, 20/21, 21/22); 2X Dutch Cup(18/19, 20/21): Dutch Super Cup(19/20)
Manchester United- EFL Cup (22/23)

In contrast, Graham Potter’s trophy cabinet only includes a single trophy:-

Ostersund- Swedish Cup(16/17)

Both the managers also went head-to-head in October 2022, in Manchester United vs Chelsea match which ended in a 1-1 draw. It is clear that Erik ten Hag’s accomplishments give him the edge over Graham Potter. Nonetheless, both managers face uncertainties regarding their future in their respective managerial careers.

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