List of all Hyderabad FC coaches and their performances in the ISL

Hyderabad FC won their maiden title in the 2021-22 ISL season

Hyderabad FC are a club that has rapidly ascended to prominence in the Indian Super League (ISL) and have experienced a fascinating evolution under the tutelage of a series of talented coaches.

From the meticulously crafted passing combinations and patient build-up play orchestrated by Manolo Marquez, who guided the team to their historic ISL title, to the more direct and aggressive approaches implemented by subsequent managers like Thangboi Singto the club’s playing style has undergone a series of dynamic transformations.

Below is a detailed review of each coach’s tenure, highlighting their performance, key signings, and overall impact on the team.

Phil Brown (29 August 2019 to 11 January 2020)

• Total matches – 12
• Won – 1
• Draw -2
• Lost – 9
• Average points per match – 0.416
• Best finish – N/A
• Worst finish – Last position in the league table with only 5 points
• Best signing- Marcelinho
• Biggest signing- Adil Khan
• Worst signing: Bobo
• Best performing foreigner under him: Marcelinho
• Best performing Indian under him: Nikhil Poojary

Phil Brown was the first manager to lead the Yellow and Black. The English Manager had the most disappointing season as the Nawabs remained at the bottom of the league during their debut season. Phil Brown was sacked in the second half of the 2019 season after a string of losses.

Xavier Gurri López (24 January 2020 to 1 June 2020)

• Total matches: 5
• Won – 1
• Draw – 2
• Lost – 2
• Average points per match – 1
• Worst finish: N/A
• Best signing: N/A
• Biggest signing: N/A
• Worst signing: N/A
• Best performing foreigner under him – Marcelinho
• Best performing Indian under him – Liston Colaco

After Phil Brown departed from Hyderabad FC, Xavier Gurri who was the assistant coach had taken up the responsibility of the team. Under him, Liston Colaco flourished well and was a threat on the wings making him one of the players with the most incredible pace not just the team but also of the league.

Manolo Márquez (31 August 2020 to 31 May 2023)

• Total matches – 57
• Won – 27
• Draw – 18
• Lost – 12
• Average points per match – 1.736
• Best finish – 2nd place
• Worst finish -5th place
• Best signing – Bartholomew Ogbeche
• Biggest signing – Bartholomew Ogbeche
• Worst signing – Subrata Pal
• Best performing foreigner under him – Bartholomew Ogbeche
• Best performing Indian under him – Akash Mishra
• Trophies: Indian Super League Title (21-22 season)

Manolo Marquez had entered the Indian Super League with managing Hyderabad FC. The Nawabs had their best time under the Spaniard as they had entered the playoffs thrice under him.

Manolo Marquez also won their maiden title under the gaffer. His last season with the Nawabs ended on a disappointing note as Hyderabad FC lost their spot in the finals to Mohunbagan in a penalty shootout. Hyderabad FC won their maiden title on March 20, 2022, in Fatorda, Goa. They beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 after extra time.

Thangboi Singto (7 July 2023 to 18 December 2024)

• Total matches: 33
• Won – 3
• Draw – 6
• Lost – 24
• Average points per match – 0.45
• Best finish: N/A
• Worst finish: Last position in the 2023-24 season
• Best Signing: Andrei Alba
• Worst Signing: Leander D’Cunha
• Biggest signing: Cy Goddard
• Best performing foreigner: Andrei Alba
• Best performing Indian: Alex Saji

Thangboi Singto took over the reigns of The Yellow and Black after Manolo Márquez along with assistance from Connor Nestor and Shameel Chembakath. He had stood by the club during their financial woes and even tried to rebuild it with a relatively younger team after the majority of the senior players had departed during the second half of the season.

Thangboi Singto is also the first Indian HeadCoach to win an ISL game with an all-Indian contingent. He then continued as the HeadCoach for the Nawabs even for the 2024-25 season but was not able to deliver the expected performances despite having a better squad and foreigners

Thangboi Singto’s mixed start led to his dismissal, and interim coach Shameel Chembakath now leads the team.

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