Hodgson began his managerial career at Halmstad in Sweden, winning two Allsvenskan titles in 1976 and 1979.

Hodgson had a brief stint at Bristol City in England.

Hodgson managed Örebro in Sweden, winning the Division 2 Norra in 1984.

Hodgson had a successful period at Malmö, winning five Allsvenskan titles and two Svenska Cupen trophies.

Hodgson managed Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland, winning the Swiss Super Cup in 1990.

Hodgson led the Switzerland national team to the last 16 of the 1994 World Cup and qualification for Euro 1996.

Hodgson managed Inter Milan in Italy, reaching the UEFA Cup final in 1996-97.

Hodgson had a stint at Blackburn Rovers in England.

Hodgson returned to Inter Milan for a brief period.

Hodgson managed Grasshoppers in Switzerland.

Hodgson won the Danish Superliga and Danish Super Cup with Copenhagen.

Hodgson had a short spell at Udinese in Italy.

Hodgson managed the United Arab Emirates national team.

Hodgson managed Viking in Norway.

Hodgson led the Finland national team to their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 33rd place.

Hodgson managed Fulham in England, reaching the UEFA Europa League final in 2009-10.

Hodgson had a brief stint at Liverpool in England.

Hodgson managed West Bromwich Albion in England.

Hodgson led the England national team to Euro 2012, the 2014 World Cup, and Euro 2016.

Hodgson managed Crystal Palace in England, ensuring the club's Premier League status and achieving an 11th-place finish in the 2017-18 season.

Hodgson had a short spell at Watford in England, which ended in relegation.

Hodgson returned to Crystal Palace, leading the team to an 11th-place finish in the 2022-23 season and stepping down in February 2024.