Matt Busby
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
6
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Sir Matt Busby holds a unique place in football history as the first manager of an English club to win the European Cup. His achievement in 1968 stands as a testament to his resilience and vision. He was knighted for his services to football and inducted into multiple Halls of Fame, including the English and Scottish Football Halls of Fame. His legacy is further cemented by the annual award bearing his name, which continues to recognize excellence at Manchester United.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight Bachelor
Knighted for services to football
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Awarded for services to football
Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour
Awarded for services to football
English Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for lifetime contribution to English football
Scottish Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for lifetime contribution to Scottish football
National Football Museum Hall of Fame
Inducted for lifetime contribution to football
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Managers of All Time
Greatest Managers of All Time
Greatest Managers of All Time
Top Coaches in European Football History
Magazine Covers
World Soccer
2024-02-06
The Legacy of the Busby Babes
FourFourTwo
2025-05-26
Sir Matt Busby: The Architect of Modern Football
The Athletic
2026-01-20
Remembering the Man Who Refused to Be Beaten
Records & Feats
First English Manager to Win European Cup
Led Manchester United to victory in the 1968 European Cup, becoming the first manager of an English club to achieve this feat.
Most League Titles with Manchester United (as Manager)
Won five First Division titles with Manchester United between 1952 and 1967.
Rebuilding After Tragedy
Successfully rebuilt the team after the Munich air disaster to win the European Cup ten years later.