5 underrated managers who could make it big in the near future

#1 Domenico Tedesco

Domenico Tedesco has led a struggling Schalke side to a second-place Christmas finish in the Bundesliga

While Julian Nagelsmann is being tipped to be the next big thing, the new golden boy in town, Domenico Tedesco, is sure to give him a run for his money. Leading the coaching revolution, the duo were schooled at DFB's Cologne-based coaching academy.

Last season Sead Kolasinac, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Benedikt Howedes and manager Markus Weinzier all left Schalke who seemed to be spiralling down the table after finishing fifth in the Bundesliga. Enter a 28-year-old second-tier striker Guido Burgstaller, an unknown Bastian Oczipka and a 32-year-old manager.

Most of the personnel remained the same but the club was obviously weakened after the departure of three big names. However, the Royal Blues that came back from being 4-0 down in the Revierderby at the Signal Iduna Park to salvage a point with a 4-4 draw, now sit second in the Bundesliga. If not for the arrival of individual talents, something must have changed. This something is Domenico Tedesco.

Speaking of his abilities, Ralf Fahrmann, the Schalke keeper remarked: “He has a God-given gift. Sometimes you find people who can convince you of something when they tell or explain something to you. He’s got that gene from God.”

Tedesco with his complex style of play has managed to build a team founded on passion, woven with an eye for intricate details and accuracy. The recipe for his success is simple –excellent man-management skills coupled with tactical knowledge.