10 football players who could become great managers in the future

#8 Virgil van Dijk

Leicester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League

While Jordan Henderson is adept at injecting the energy and passion that is vital to Liverpool's style of play under Jurgen Klopp, Virgil van Dijk's ability to hold the fort in defense offers Liverpool's potent attacking trident the liberty to wreak havoc in the final third.

Van Dijk is arguably the best centre-back in the world, and while he is technically highly proficient, it is his tenacity and organisational skills that set him apart as a member of the elite.

Van Dijk himself has insisted that Liverpool's defensive solidity has been a result of the efforts of the team as a whole, but the Dutch defender's presence has had an unmistakable impact on Liverpool's defensive prowess. Van Dijk has proven to be a revelation at the heart of the defense and his leadership skills have elevated Liverpool to a position of near invincibility.

While the Dutchman has ruled out the possibility of becoming a manager and has instead hinted at becoming a scout, a degree of overlap between the two roles would not be outside the realm of possibility.

Van Dijk's ability to organise and lead his side could easily translate into one of umpteen coaching roles, be it for a youth team or for a senior side playing at the highest level.