Sebastien Pocognoli emerges as frontrunner for Scotland national team position
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Sebastien Pocognoli, former head coach of Monaco, is positioned as the leading candidate to take over the Scotland men's national team. At 39, he previously achieved success with Union Saint-Gilloise, winning the Belgian league last year. Pocognoli is currently a free agent after departing Monaco in June and is recognized by the Scottish Football Association as a preferred choice to replace Steve Clarke. Further developments are anticipated as the SFA progresses with the selection process.
- •Pocognoli is the frontrunner to become Scotland's national team manager.
- •He won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year.
- •Pocognoli left Monaco in June and is currently a free agent.
- •The Scottish Football Association views him as the leading candidate to succeed Steve Clarke.
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hearts boss Vrancken backs Pocognoli to succeed & have your say
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
- 1:58 PMBBC Sport — Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
"Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken has backed fellow Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli to succeed as Scotland manager. The 39-year-old former Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise head coach has been announced as Steve Clarke's successor on a two-year deal. Vrancken, who took over at Scottish Premiership side Hearts, played with Pocognoli at Genk around 20 years ago and were also on the books of the same club as coaches in the 2022-23 season before facing off as adversaries in the Belgian top flight.
"Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
"Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:49 PMHearts boss Vrancken backs Pocognoli to succeed & have your say
Hearts boss Wouter Vrancken has backed fellow Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli to succeed as Scotland manager. The 39-year-old former Monaco and Union Saint-Gilloise head coach has been announced as Steve Clarke's successor on a two-year deal. Vrancken, who took over at Scottish Premiership side Hearts, played with Pocognoli at Genk around 20 years ago and were also on the books of the same club as coaches in the 2022-23 season before facing off as adversaries in the Belgian top flight.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:58 PMBelgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
- BBC SportAug 15, 2026, 1:58 PMBelgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
- Sky Sports—Pocognoli frontrunner for the Scotland job
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is the frontrunner for the Scotland men's national team job.
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