Alex Ferguson books

Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United for 26 years and wrote seven non-fiction books about leadership, management, and his legendary football career.

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Just Champion! 1993 Buy
A Year in the Life 1995 Buy
A Will to Win 1997 Buy
Managing My Life 1999 Buy
The Unique Treble 2001 Buy
Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography 2013 Buy
Leading 2015 Buy

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of football’s most successful managers, leading Manchester United from 1986 to 2013 and winning 38 trophies including 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies. His books document his career, management philosophy, and the leadership principles that made him successful across nearly three decades at the top of English football. He writes about building teams, handling star players, making tough decisions, and maintaining standards through constant evolution.

Managing My Life, published in 1999 while he was still managing, covers his rise from Scottish football through his early years transforming Manchester United into a dominant force. My Autobiography followed his 2013 retirement, offering retrospective analysis of his entire career including his final championship-winning seasons and relationships with players like David Beckham, Roy Keane, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Leading distills his management philosophy into lessons applicable beyond football, focusing on leadership principles he developed through decades of team building.

Ferguson’s other books include Alex Ferguson: My Autobiography (different from the 2013 book), A Light in the North about Aberdeen, Six Years at United documenting a specific period, and A Will to Win. His writing offers insight into the psychological aspects of management, how he motivated players, handled media pressure, and rebuilt squads multiple times while maintaining success. The books appeal to football fans and those interested in leadership, organizational culture, and high-performance management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alex Ferguson written?

Alex Ferguson has written 7 books across 1 series.

What was Alex Ferguson's first book?

Alex Ferguson’s first book is Just Champion!, published in 1993.

Which Alex Ferguson book should I read first?

Start with Managing My Life (1999) for his early career and rise at Manchester United, or read My Autobiography (2013) for a comprehensive overview of his entire career including his final years and retirement perspective.

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