Abel Ferreira reaches world record for most victories since joining Palmeiras

Portuguese manager Abel Ferreira has achieved a global football record, securing the highest number of official victories since joining Palmeiras in November 2020. Marking six years with the Brazilian club, Ferreira has accumulated 270 wins across various competitions, including the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Copa Libertadores.

Ferreira leads a global list of managers by a significant margin. He is followed by Pep Guardiola, who has 240 wins since joining Manchester City, and Simone Inzaghi, who holds 212 victories. Other notable managers in the top ten include Jorge Jesus, Mikel Arteta, Carlo Ancelotti, Diego Simeone, Ruben Amorim, Rogério Ceni, and Unai Emery.

Ferreira's tenure is characterized by stability, making him the longest-serving manager at a single Brazilian club in recent years. His most successful season occurred in 2022, during which Palmeiras secured 48 victories and multiple titles.