10 greatest footballers turned managers of all time

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#7 Miguel Munoz

Miguel Munoz Real Madrid
Miguel Munoz

Real Madrid's greatest manager, ever.

Not many men can survive more than a couple of years in charge of Los Blancos, and Munoz did it for a stunning 15 years. His playing career was no small feat either. Holding fort at the heart of Madrid's midfield, Munoz was part of the side that dominated the European Cup in the late 50s as well as lifting 4 La Liga titles with Madrid.

Munoz did not wait in his transition from player to manager, immediately overseeing the 1959/60 European Cup triumph, while also ensuring that Madrid's domestic dominance continued, with Los Blancos winning 5 league titles in a row under his stewardship.

Overall, Munoz ended his managerial career with an impressive win percentage of 53%, but those numbers could have been higher if not for later spells in charge of Granada, Las Palmas and Sevilla. The legend ended his managerial career with Spain, overseeing a heartbreaking loss to France in the 1984 Euros.

Trophies won as a player: 9

Trophies won as a manager: 14

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