Great players don’t always make great managers…these did!
Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has backed Thierry Henry as a candidate to manage Arsenal one day, so here’s a list of others who made the successful transition from playing to management…
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10) Carlo Ancelotti
A fine midfielder in a career with Parma, AS Roma and AC Milan, Carlo Ancelotti is now well known as one of the best managers in the world for his success with Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
9) Michael Laudrup
A wonderful player, Michael Laudrup has also shown real potential as a manager after his superb work in a short spell in charge of Swansea City.
8) Fabio Capello
A multiple title winner with the likes of Juventus and Roma as a player, Fabio Capello has also enjoyed a great managerial career – not including his time with England!
7) Ronald Koeman
A superb defender or midfielder known for his free-kick abilities, Ronald Koeman was a huge player for Barcelona and the Dutch national team, and is now working wonders with Southampton.
6) Jupp Heynckes
A lethal striker who won the World Cup in his playing days, Jupp Heynckes recently retired from management after an incredible treble-winning season with Bayern Munich.
5) Frank Rijkaard
A manager who has faded a little in recent times, Frank Rijkaard had a great spell in charge at Barcelona and was also one of the finest players of his generation with the likes of Ajax and AC Milan.
4) Kenny Dalglish
One of the finest players in Liverpool’s history, Kenny Dalglish was also a top manager in his first spell in charge of the Reds, whilst also enjoying Premier League title success with Blackburn Rovers.
3) Diego Simeone
A tenacious and combative midfielder who captained Argentina, Diego Simeone is fast becoming one of the top managers in the game at the moment after a miracle job at Atletico Madrid.
2) Johan Cruyff
Regarded as one of the top three players of all time, Johan Cruyff starred for Ajax and Barcelona and also enjoyed success as manager of both clubs.
1) Pep Guardiola
A recent example of a fine player who instantly shone as a manager, Pep Guardiola has enjoyed plenty of success in both roles for Barcelona and is now in charge of Bayern Munich.