5. Ottmar Hitzfeld (Switzerland)
Appointed: July 1, 2008
Matches in charge: 55
PPM: 1.75
Previous notable managerial achievements: Two Swiss titles, seven Bundesliga titles and a Champions League crown
Veteran German has been a huge success in the club game and has been a consistent performer in charge of the Swiss who he has led to the 2014 World Cup finals without suffering a single defeat in their qualification campaign.

