5 Best Players who turned Managers

#1 Johan Cruyff - Dutch Professional Player, turned Manager

Johan Cruyff, a name without which the list of best football players is incomplete. And without any doubt, he is one of the best managers of the age. It was because of Cruyff that Guardiola achieved many acclaims. Cruyff was the main man in football history when it comes to Ajax's 'Total Football'.

In the early 1970s, he had also inspired the Dutch club to grab the European Cups. In the 1974 World Cup, he played for Holland. Though they did not win the title, yet every football fan still admires his display of sportsmanship.

Later, Cruyff played for Barcelona and helped the team reach and win the Spanish title in 14 years. Post that; he returned to Holland while winning the Dutch title and eventually became the Ajax boss. This was when he won them their first European glory. Today he is widely known as the man who revolutionized the club football with fabulous style and strong game plan.

So, now that we have presented you the list of brilliant football players turned managers, it’s time for you to go back to the game. With the World Cup going on, nothing could be more fun than analyzing the players and their gaming techniques.

We are sure that you too are looking at certain present-day players who hold the potential to become excellent managers in the future. Go ahead; keep your lists ready. And there might come a time when you witness your favourite player becoming the next generation football manager. Hope you liked the list!