6 former players who transitioned into the managerial role effortlessly

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#5 Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique is now in charge of Spain
Luis Enrique is now in charge of Spain

Much like Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique enjoyed the best spell of his playing career at Barcelona, winning two league titles and a number of cup competitions after making the controversial switch from Real Madrid.

After retiring from the game in 2004 he took over at Barcelona B after Guardiola was promoted to the top job. It was a role he would hold for two seasons before taking his first step into senior management with Roma, signing a two-year contract.

However, he would only last one full season in charge, before leaving the club after failing to qualify for European competition.

After a year out the game, he would enjoy one season at Celta Vigo, leading them to a top ten finish which was enough to secure him an emotional return to Barcelona and once again follow in the footsteps of Pep Guardiola, winning the treble in his first season in charge.

He would win nine trophies during his three-season spell at the club before announcing his resignation at the end of 2017.

He is currently in charge of Spain, and after the chaos that was their World Cup campaign in Russia has enjoyed an excellent start, winning his first three matches, beating World Cup semi-finalists England at Wembley, and thrashing World Cup runners-up Croatia.

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