The enigmatic Argentine was the architect of the Whites’ long-awaited return to the Premier League, and even after a relatively sluggish start to this season, he is still worshipped by the overwhelming majority of fans.
After a hugely successful introduction to the English top flight last term, there’s no question that Bielsa has the tactical acumen to mix it with the very best managers in the country – but how does his record with Leeds actually compare in the grand scheme of things?
We’ve crunched the numbers to determine each Premier League manager’s overall win percentage at their current club, and to see where Bielsa measures up compared to his top flight peers.
Click and scroll through the pages below to find out…
*For the purposes of this article Watford’s Claudio Ranieri, who is yet to manage a game for the Hornets, has been omitted.
13. Dean Smith - Aston Villa
Games: 134 Wins: 56 Win percentage: 41.7% (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Mason
14. David Moyes - West Ham
Games: 105 Wins: 43 Win percentage: 40.9% (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
15. Sean Dyche - Burnley
Games: 400 Wins: 148 Win percentage: 37% (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
16. Ralph Hasenhuttl - Southampton
Games: 122 Wins: 44 Win percentage: 36% (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK
17. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Brighton manager Graham Potter applauds the fans in the rain at the end of the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at American Express Community Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Games: 94 Wins: 29 Win percentage: 30.2% (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
18. Steve Bruce - Newcastle United
Games: 94 Wins: 29 Win percentage: 30.2% (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Photo: Catherine Ivill