Nearly half of the managers voted for Laudrup, who has taken to Premier League management like a duck to water.
Moreover, he has lifted a piece of silverware, the Capital One Cup, in his debut season managing in England.
The managers were also impresses by the Swans' tiki-taka style of play.
Gerard Houllier, former Liverpool and Aston Villa manager, said: "At the beginning of the season many wondered whether Swansea would be able to maintain their impressive start to Barclays Premier League life, but Michael Laudrup has come in, managed to sustain their Barclays Premier League progress and recently won the League Cup.
Gerard Houllier during his time as Aston Villa manager
He has probably made the shrewdest signing of the season in Michu and deserves the praise from his peers
Gerard Houllier
“He has probably made the shrewdest signing of the season in Michu and deserves the praise from his peers.
"Overall the survey highlights that promoted clubs can establish themselves in the Barclays Premier League, gain the respect of the established managers, play quality football and excite fans.
"It’s good for the future of the Barclays Premier League and football in this country.”
Michu was voted as the best signing of the season, after polling 47% in the survey.
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