Ten current players we think will become great managers, including Liverpool & Chelsea greats

5) Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)

Described by Guardiola as the most intelligent footballer he’d worked with, Philipp Lahm seems set for a career in management after his playing days with Bayern Munich are over.

6) Xabi Alonso (Bayern Munich)

Another intelligent and well-spoken player, Xabi Alonso’s superb career under many of the game’s best coaches makes him stand out as another possible candidate to have some success from the dugout in the future.