Raymond Goethals Trophy


The Raymond Goethals Trophy is an annual football award presented to a Belgian manager, whose work, achievements, and managerial style best reflect the legacy of Raymond Goethals, one of Belgium’s most successful and influential football coaches. The award has been presented since 2011.

Background

The trophy is named after Raymond Goethals, a Belgian football manager known for his success with clubs such as Anderlecht, Standard Liège, and Olympique de Marseille, where he won the UEFA Champions League in 1993.
It is presented annually in December by a jury composed of former national team managers, previous winners of the trophy, referees, journalists, and members of the organizing committee. The ceremony often coincides with the anniversary of Goethals’s death on December 6, 2004.

Criteria

The award is granted to a Belgian manager or a manager with Belgian nationality working either in Belgium or abroad whose contributions to football in the preceding season are judged to be most in line with the tactical acumen, leadership, and influence exemplified by Raymond Goethals.

Winners

The following managers have won the Raymond Goethals Trophy:
YearManagerClub or Role
2011Eric GeretsMorocco national team
2012Peter MaesLokeren
2013Francky DuryZulte Waregem
2014Marc WilmotsBelgium national team
2015Hein VanhaezebrouckGent
2016Michel Preud'hommeClub Brugge
2017Felice MazzùCharleroi
2018Philippe ClementGenk
2019Philippe ClementClub Brugge
2020Marc BrysOud-Heverlee Leuven
2021Felice MazzùUnion Saint-Gilloise
2022Karel GeraertsUnion Saint-Gilloise
2023Hein VanhaezebrouckGent
2024Nicky HayenClub Brugge
2025Vincent KompanyBayern Munich