5 players who could become great managers

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 01:  Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish (l) looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at Sports Direct Arena on April 1, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Kenny Daglish was one of the few people who were successful both as a player and as a manager

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 07:  Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid holds a press conference after signing a new five-year contract with the Spanish club at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 7, 2016 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Ronaldo’s hunger would make him a great manager

“I think a lot about it.”

This was Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction when asked if he considers a career in management after retirement.

The Portuguese forward is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world right now. He has achieved a lot in his career so far including three Ballon d’Or awards and is a great leader on the pitch. He is an idol for any young player and can motivate players like no one else.

Ronaldo is not a stranger to managerial roles as he has egged on his teammates from the sidelines a couple of times. In the Euro Cup final, he was forced out after taking a knock but still shouted instructions throughout the match at his teammates from the touchline. A similar scenario occurred when he was ruled out of a Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

Obviously, he has played under a number of great managers like Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Carlo Ancelloti. Playing in top divisions in Portugal, England, and Spain, he certainly has enough knowledge of the game to cut it as a manager. If not anything, his tremendous desire to succeed and dedication could make him a top manager.

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