Bayern Munich on a Winning Streak
When Bayern Munich appointed Vincent Kompany, many were skeptical. However, it has turned out to be a brilliant move. The Bavarian giants have dominated German football for over ten years, but after an unexpected failure to secure the Bundesliga title for the first time in 13 seasons, they dismissed Thomas Tuchel and brought in Kompany in 2024. His recent stint overseeing Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League raised eyebrows, and his focused attacking philosophy faced criticism.
Yet, it’s this very mindset that attracted Bayern, and Kompany’s tenure has been nothing short of successful. He guided Bayern to the Bundesliga title last season, and they are on track to repeat that success, showcasing an exciting style of play with an impressive average of 3.94 goals per game in the league. Their dominance was further illustrated during their 8-1 thrashing of Wolfsburg over the weekend, marking Kompany’s 50th league match in charge. Utilizing Transfermarkt’s comprehensive data, we’ve compared his points tally in those games with some elite managers.
Top Points Totals After 50 League Games
Examining historical data from the top five leagues, Kompany ranks second for the highest points totals achieved in a coach’s first 50 league games at a single club. While he previously managed Burnley in the Premier League, our focus here is solely on records at one club. Impressively, Kompany sits joint-second with 126 points from his first 50 league matches with Bayern.
As the graphic demonstrates, only Pep Guardiola has amassed more points in his first 50 matches at a top five league club, with a total of 132 points, also at Bayern. Another former Bayern manager, Hansi Flick, is among the top five, along with three past Real Madrid coaches—Miguel Munoz, Zinédine Zidane, and José Mourinho. Notably, Mourinho features twice in this chart, sharing third place for his remarkable start at Chelsea with the same points total as Kompany.
