5 former team-mates of Cristiano Ronaldo who are currently managers

Cardiff City v Manchester United - Premier League
Cardiff City v Manchester United - Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed vast success in his career so far.

The Portuguese attacker has represented Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus during his career. He recently rejoined the Red Devils during the summer transfer window.

Ronaldo has earned several magnificent accolades over the years and has played with some of the world's best footballers. His records at Manchester United and Real Madrid are truly stunning and will remain unbroken for a long time.

Several players have had the good fortune of playing with Ronaldo during his career so far. Some of them have since retired and forayed into management as well.


Former teammates of Cristiano Ronaldo who are now managers

#5. Quinton Fortune - Manchester United

Quinton Fortune of Manchester United celebrates after scoring
Quinton Fortune of Manchester United celebrates after scoring

Quinton Fortune is one of Manchester United's lesser-known players from the early 2000s.

The South African footballer featured for several clubs over the course of his career, but none longer than Manchester United, with whom he spent seven years. He was a teammate of Ronaldo at United from 2003 to 2006, before being released by the club ahead of the 2006-07 season.

Fortune was known for his versatility and his ability to play as both a defender and a midfielder. Despite his abilities, he won only one Premier League medal due to his lack of game time during other title-winning seasons.

Fortune became the coach of the youth team at Manchester United in 2019, before joining Reading as full-time manager in 2020. He remains their coach to this day.


#4. Phil Neville - Manchester United

England Women Press Conference
England Women Press Conference

Phil Neville was one of the members of the illustrious Manchester United academy in the early '90s.

The Englishman featured for Manchester United for 11 years, winning several titles in the process. Primarily a right-back, he was capable of playing in midfield as well and proved to be a handy player for Sir Alex Ferguson.

Neville faced stiff competition on both wings from the likes of Denis Irwin and his own brother, Gary Neville, and was never a full-time starter for the club. Nevertheless, he did feature often in their absence and was a reliable player for the Red Devils.

Phil Neville got to share the United dressing room with Ronaldo for two seasons (2003-04 and 2004-05) before moving to Everton.

Neville won six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League during his time with the club. He was named caretaker manager of Salford City in 2015 and went on to manage the English national women's football team in 2018. He even led the team to a fourth-placed finish at the 2019 FIFA World Cup.

Neville now works as the head coach of MLS outfit Inter Miami.


#3. Ryan Giggs - Manchester United

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League

Ryan Giggs is regarded by many as one of the best footballers of his generation.

Giggs was an integral part of Manchester United's success under Sir Alex Ferguson and remains one of the most decorated players in football history. Primarily a left-winger, Giggs was known for his blistering pace on the wings and his ability to swing in perfect crosses.

The Welshman enjoyed great success with the Red Devils. Giggs won a mammoth 13 Premier League titles in total, as well as two UEFA Champions League titles, all with United. He is one of the most successful players to have ever graced the game, holding the record for the most PL assists as well with 162.

Giggs was appointed as the player-manager of Manchester United in 2013, after the sacking of David Moyes. He oversaw the club's management for the final four games of the season. He was later appointed as the Welsh national team coach in 2018 and remains their manager until now.


#2. Wayne Rooney - Manchester United

Stoke City v Derby County - Sky Bet Championship
Stoke City v Derby County - Sky Bet Championship

Wayne Rooney will be fondly remembered by Manchester United fans for years to come.

The Englishman is one of the most famous players to have ever represented the Red Devils. He spent a total of 13 years with the Manchester outfit and enjoyed widespread success.

Rooney was extremely versatile. Primarily an attacker, he was capable of playing anywhere on the field as required by the team. Rooney won five Premier League titles with Manchester United, as well as one UEFA Champions League title.

Rooney is also the club's record goalscorer, as well as England's highest-ever goalscorer. Rooney also holds the record for third most assists in Premier League history.

Rooney was appointed manager of Derby County in 2020 and has managed the club ever since.


#1. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Manchester United

Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a bonafide Manchester United legend.

The Norwegian has represented United on both sides of the touchline. He played for the Red Devils for 11 years before his eventual retirement in 2007.

Fans fondly remember him as the 'Super Sub' and the 'Baby Faced Assassin'. Solskjaer's most memorable achievement was his UEFA Champions League winning goal in 1999 against Bayern Munich during Manchester United's historic treble-winning season.

Solskjaer won several trophies with United as a player, including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one UEFA Champions League. He retired in 2007 with 126 club goals to his name.

Solskjaer was announced as interim manager of Manchester United in December 2018, before eventually being confirmed as full-time manager the following year. His spell with the Red Devils has been mixed so far.

Solskjaer's most remarkable achievement so far is the 2020-21 UEFA Europa League campaign, where United finished as runners-up to Villarreal.

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