ENIC’s decision to hire Roberto De Zerbi is a curious one. Yes, his name has been in the frame for some time, but little has been made of his tangible track record as a manager in the English top flight.
However, Roberto De Zerbi’s win rate in the Premier League is approximately 37% (26 wins out of 70 matches). He managed Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League from September 2022 to June 2024, with the following record (all league matches):2022/23 season: 32 matches — 14 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses (win rate ~43.8%, 1.53 points per game).
2023/24 season: 38 matches: 12 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (win rate ~31.6%, 1.26 points per game).
Overall Premier League totals: 70 matches, 26 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses. Win rate: 37.1% (sometimes rounded to 37%).
These figures come from consistent data across sources like Transfermarkt and SofaScore. Note that his overall managerial win rate, across all competitions and clubs, is higher (~43%), but the question focuses specifically on the Premier League, where he only coached Brighton.
This isn’t to be confused with tremendous news. Roberto’s win rate is solid for a mid-table side like Brighton, especially given the stylistic shift he implemented (high possession, progressive play), but it trails many established top managers and some direct rivals during overlapping periods.
Against managers of Brighton’s typical rivals (e.g., mid-to-upper table clubs like Crystal Palace, Brentford, Bournemouth, Fulham, or stronger sides like Aston Villa, Newcastle) and elite benchmarks.
Note: Win rates are career or tenure-specific in the Premier League and can vary by sample size, era, and club resources. De Zerbi’s numbers come from his full Brighton PL tenure.
Fabian Hürzeler (Brighton’s current manager, successor): Slightly higher at ~39.1% in the PL so far (better than De Zerbi’s 37.1% in a comparable sample).
Graham Potter (Brighton predecessor): Lower at ~28–35% during his PL time with Brighton.
Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth): Competitive mid-table rates, often around 40% in recent campaigns.
Marco Silva (Fulham): Solid ~40%+ range in recent PL seasons.
Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace): Varies but typically 35–45% depending on tenure.
Thomas Frank (Brentford): Around 38–45% in PL matches
In summary, De Zerbi’s rate was competitive for Brighton’s level but not crucially not elite, better than some predecessors, slightly below his successor so far, and below managers at wealthier clubs.
It reflects a high-risk, high-reward style that delivered memorable moments without consistent top-half security.
Is this the right man for Spurs? It feels like yet another panic move.
