Barça head coach Hansi Flick has been named Coach of the Year at the 2025 SPORT BILD gala, organised by the prestigious German sports newspaper of the same name, one of the most widely read in the country. The event took place this Monday in Hamburg, at the historic Fischauktionshalle (the former fish auction hall now used as a cultural venue), in front of an audience of around 600 guests.
The Barça manager took part in the ceremony virtually from Barcelona, connecting live from the Barça Studios facilities.
During his speech, Flick reflected on his role as the coach of a club the size of Barça. “As head coach, you’re on the front line” he said “You get criticised, but you also get praised when things go well. That’s just how it is. I’m very confident in what I do, but it takes a strong coaching staff around you to do an excellent job. And I have that here in Barcelona. Plus, it’s a lot of fun working with these people.”
Flick also highlighted the importance of his relationship with the players, saying “I think that’s what drives me, seeing the players every day, staying in contact with them. That’s the most important thing for me.”
Treble in first year
The award comes on the back of Flick’s first season at the helm of FC Barcelona, in which the team secured the domestic treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup) and became one of the most eye-catching sides on the European and global stage. Thanks to a bold and attractive playing style, Barça won over fans and neutrals alike. The team also made a strong run in the Champions League, narrowly missing out on a place in the final after a hard-fought semi-final exit.
Another prize
This is not the first time the manager has been recognised since taking over at Barça. On 2 June, Flick was named La Liga Coach of the Season 2025/26, an award given by the league itself. He is also set to attend the upcoming Ballon d’Or gala on 22 September, where he has been nominated for the Johan Cruyff Award, which honours the world’s best coach of the year.
All in all, this is another well-deserved accolade for Hansi Flick (this time from his home country of Germany) in recognition of his exceptional work and Barça’s impressive 2024/25 campaign.