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#2 Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane would have to be classed as a left-field option particularly given Spain have never had a coach who could unquestionably be classed as a foreigner. They’ve previously hired Uruguayan and Filipino-born bosses but all naturalised Spaniards so Zidane’s appointment would be a turn away from tradition even though he has spent most of his football career in the country.
There is though a fair degree of logic in Spain moving for Zidane. Real Madrid are the biggest contributors to this current squad with players such as Isco and Marco Asensio likely to lead their challenge in the coming years. Zidane knows both men well and has played a key role in their development and would certainly also command the respect of the non-Real players in this squad too.
His record of three straight Champions League wins is remarkable but there are those that still question his tactical prowess and he may not walk straight into another big club job, nor would he perhaps want to. International management appears to suit his slightly aloof status as a somewhat reluctant coach. The France job would clearly be a more likely move but with Didier Deschamps contracted until 2020 and Les Bleus enjoying a strong World Cup, it’s a position that may not be vacated any time soon.
