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·8 December 2024

Manager: From The Pitch To The Dugout

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Club Manager in football is a position of passion, strategy, and leadership. These individuals carried their deep understanding of the game into management, crafting strategies, mentoring players, and shaping the future of football.

Johan Cruyff

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  • Clubs Played For: Ajax, Barcelona, Feyenoord, LA Aztecs, Levante
  • Career G/A: 401 goals, 176 assists
  • Appearances: 716 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Ajax, Barcelona
  • Overview: A pioneer of “Total Football,” Cruyff’s vision revolutionized modern football. As a player to manager, he left an indelible mark on Ajax and Barcelona, shaping their playing styles and philosophies.

Pep Guardiola

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  • Clubs Played For: Barcelona, Brescia, Roma, Al-Ahli, Dorados
  • Career G/A: 21 goals, 29 assists
  • Appearances: 384 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City
  • Overview: Known for his tactical brilliance, Guardiola transitioned from a dependable midfielder to one of the most successful managers, leading his teams to numerous domestic and European titles.

Zinedine Zidane

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  • Clubs Played For: Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid
  • Career G/A: 125 goals, 139 assists
  • Appearances: 695 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Real Madrid (Senior & Castilla)
  • Overview: Renowned for his elegance on the ball, Zidane carried his success into management, winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.

Frank Lampard

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  • Clubs Played For: West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City, New York City FC
  • Career G/A: 302 goals, 174 assists
  • Appearances: 1,019 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Derby County, Chelsea, Everton
  • Overview: Chelsea’s all-time top scorer used his tactical knowledge as a midfielder to take on managerial challenges in England.

Diego Simeone

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  • Clubs Played For: Vélez Sarsfield, Pisa, Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, Lazio, Inter Milan, Racing Club
  • Career G/A: 84 goals, 56 assists
  • Appearances: 741 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Racing Club, Estudiantes, River Plate, San Lorenzo, Catania, Atlético Madrid
  • Overview: A gritty defensive midfielder, Simeone turned his passion and discipline to becoming a great manager at Atlético Madrid.

Carlo Ancelotti

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  • Clubs Played For: Parma, Roma, AC Milan
  • Career G/A: 41 goals, 34 assists
  • Appearances: 514 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Parma, Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton
  • Overview: Another midfielder turned manager, Ancelotti is the only coach to win league titles in all of Europe’s top five leagues.

Antonio Conte

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  • Clubs Played For: Lecce, Juventus
  • Career G/A: 44 goals, 28 assists
  • Appearances: 419 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Arezzo, Bari, Atalanta, Siena, Juventus, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur
  • Overview: Conte transformed from a tireless midfielder to a meticulous manager.

Xavi

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  • Clubs Played For: Barcelona, Al-Sadd
  • Career G/A: 101 goals, 236 assists
  • Appearances: 1,020 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Al-Sadd, Barcelona
  • Overview: A maestro on the pitch, Xavi’s intelligence and understanding of the game have made him a natural fit as Barcelona’s manager.

Xabi Alonso

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  • Clubs Played For: Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich
  • Career G/A: 38 goals, 60 assists
  • Appearances: 815 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Real Sociedad B, Bayer Leverkusen
  • Overview: A midfield general known for his vision and passing, the midfielder turned manager, has shown promise. With his tactical approach earning praise at Bayer Leverkusen.

Ryan Giggs

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  • Clubs Played For: Manchester United
  • Career G/A: 168 goals, 248 assists
  • Appearances: 963 matches
  • Clubs Managed: Manchester United (Interim), Wales
  • Overview: A Manchester United icon, Giggs holds numerous records as a player and brought his experience to the Wales national team.
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