Mauricio Pochettino has taken charge of Manchester United with an extensive managerial record of 685 matches, 337 victories and three major trophies as he begins the task of rebuilding the struggling Premier League side.

The Argentine was appointed United’s head coach on Friday, replacing Michael Carrick, who was dismissed following the club’s disappointing start to the 2026/27 campaign.

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United confirmed that Pochettino and his backroom staff would join the club after completing their duties with the United States men’s national team.

The appointment comes as the Red Devils sit 18th in the Premier League table, having managed just one victory and eight points from their opening 10 matches.

Figures published by Transfermarkt show that Pochettino has recorded 337 wins, 146 draws and 202 defeats in 685 managerial appearances, giving him a win rate of 49.2 per cent.

The 54-year-old has managed six teams during his senior coaching career: Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and the United States national team.

He began his managerial journey at Spanish club Espanyol in January 2009, spending almost four years there before taking over at Southampton in January 2013.

His time in England began impressively, as he guided Southampton to eighth place in the 2013/14 Premier League season with 56 points, equalling the club’s best finish in the competition at the time.

That performance earned him the Tottenham Hotspur job in 2014, where he enjoyed the most successful period of his managerial career.

Pochettino led Spurs to three successive top-three Premier League finishes between 2015 and 2018.

His team finished second in the 2016/17 season with 86 points.

He also guided Tottenham to their first-ever UEFA Champions League final in 2019, although they lost 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid.

After leaving Tottenham in November 2019, the Argentine returned to management in January 2021 when he was appointed by Paris Saint-Germain.

During his spell in France, he won three trophies: the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions.

He also worked with leading footballers, including Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé.

Pochettino departed PSG in July 2022 before returning to the Premier League to manage Chelsea in the 2023/24 season.

He guided the London club to sixth place in the league and the League Cup final, where they were beaten by Liverpool.

In September 2024, he became head coach of the United States men’s national team, taking responsibility for preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Under his leadership, the Americans reached the round of 16 and recorded their highest number of victories at a single World Cup.

A former Argentina international defender, Pochettino represented his country at the 2002 World Cup.

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He is recognised for his high-pressing, attacking football and emphasis on developing young players, qualities Manchester United will hope can help restore the club’s fortunes.