Top 5 Barcelona players who became managers

#3 Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique won a treble with Barcelona

Luis Enrique is one of the few Barca players that made their impacts felt both as players and as manager. After retirement in 2004, the Spaniard returned to coaching and made history in 2015, when he claimed a historic treble for the Blaugrana.

Very consistent and versatile, Luis Enrique was deployed in several positions in his playing career. He could play as an attacker, a midfielder, or a winger. He represented the Blaugrana between 1996 and 2004.

Unfortunately, he retired at the age of 34 as a result of aging, decline in form, and injuries.

In his days as a Barca player, Luis Enrique was a very strong, energetic, determined, and hardworking team player. His stamina, flair and technical skills were superb. He finished his Barca career with 73 league goals for the Catalans and was included in Pele's list of 125 greatest living players in March.

The Spaniard returned to football as a manager in 2008, coaching the Barca B team before leaving for Roma in 2011. He also coached Celta de Vigo before moving to Barcelona during his managerial career.

Plenty success followed after his appointment to the club. He went on to win a total of 9 trophies at the club and is regarded as one of the most successful managers of the modern era. He is currently in line for several jobs and is soon expected at the helm of a top club.