New school of coaches: who among the "young" famous players has succeeded

In the football world of recent years, there has been a trend to trust coaching positions to former players. Some of them, barely hanging up their boots, immediately found themselves on the coaching bridge. This trend has spawned a new wave of young specialists who strive to bring fresh perspectives and modern approaches to the coaching profession. Many of them have already achieved impressive results despite their young age and relatively limited coaching experience. In this article, we will look at the bright representatives of the "new school" of coaches and analyze their journey from players to team mentors. And if you are knowledgeable about football or any other sports, you can test your knowledge with Mostbet bookmaker. Just yükləmə and install the mobile app on your smartphone, and then you will have access to a wide variety of bets, competitive odds, and generous bonuses.

Vincent Kompany ("Burnley")

One of the most successful young coaches currently is Vincent Kompany. The former Manchester City defender almost immediately after ending his playing career in 2020 took charge of Anderlecht. In two years, he managed to win bronze medals in the Belgian championship, and the team twice reached the decisive stages of the national cup. In the summer of 2022, Kompany took on the challenge in England, becoming the coach of Burnley. Under his guidance, the club immediately returned to the Premier League, setting a record for the tournament with the number of points earned. Currently, Burnley is fighting for survival, but the team's progress is evident.

Mikel Arteta ("Arsenal")

Mikel Arteta's career is developing just as rapidly. The former Arsenal player, after finishing his playing career, assisted Guardiola at Manchester City, and in 2019, he took over the reins of the Londoners. The first two seasons were not easy, but then the team strengthened, won trophies, and cemented its place among the championship contenders.

Xavi ("Barcelona")

Xavi's path at Barcelona stands out. The legendary midfielder ended his career in 2019 and immediately began coaching at Qatar's Al-Sadd. Under his guidance, the team won six trophies, including the national championship. In November 2021, Xavi was called upon to save his native Barcelona. In the first season, only the Spanish Super Cup was won, but in the second, the Catalans reclaimed the championship. However, their performance in European competitions was disappointing - the team was eliminated from the Champions League in the group stage, and in the Europa League, they were knocked out by Manchester United. The current season is not going well for Xavi, and he has already announced his departure after its conclusion.

Daniele De Rossi ("Roma")

Another example of the transition from player to coach within one club is Daniele De Rossi at Roma. The Italian briefly worked in the national team coaching staff after Euro 2020. In 2022, he took over SPAL but was soon dismissed. In early 2023, De Rossi replaced Jose Mourinho at the helm of Roma and is currently showing decent results.

Javi Alonso ("Bayer")

One of the main discoveries of the current season is Javi Alonso and his Bayer. The Spaniard ended his playing career in 2017 at Bayern Munich. He then coached the youth team of Real Sociedad, and in October 2022, he took over the Leverkusen club. Initially, the results were mediocre, but then the team found its rhythm. In the very first season, Bayer reached the Europa League semi-finals. In the current campaign, Alonso's team has been the main sensation. At the moment, Bayer is leading the Bundesliga by a large margin from Bayern, reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League, and the semi-finals of the German Cup. Moreover, the team set a record by not losing a single match in 37 games in all competitions!

Thiago Motta ("Bologna")

Another bright representative of the new wave of coaches is Thiago Motta. The Portuguese led the modest Bologna to its best result in the last 20 years - 8th place in Serie A. And Alberto Gilardino not only kept Genoa in the elite but also led them to European competitions.