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Sol Campbell is the last big name to enter the management.
Former Tottenham and Arsenal defenseman signed an 18-month contract with Macclesfield Town, a League 2 baseman, earlier this week.
Campbell joined former England teammates Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard to become manager
Campbell, along with managerial recruits Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, will be hoping to coach a Premier League club one day.
The three men had a glorious career filled with trophies and immediately became the most decorated coaches based on their days at the game.
TalkSPORT.com ranks below all the best flight managers based on their playing career – from the worst to the best …
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20. Maurizio Sarri (Chelsea)
Game honors: none
Maurizio Sarri had a good start in life in Chelsea
The Chelsea manager has never played professional football.
Due to a lack of experience in the game, Sarri made a name for himself by managing clubs in Italy's lower leagues before taking revenge in Napoli in 2015.
19. Jose Mourinho (Manchester United)
Game honors: none
Despite his success as a manager, the Portuguese coach had an unequivocal career as a player. He mainly spent time with Portuguese clubs Belenenses, Sesimbra and Rio Ave.
The defending midfielder ended his career as a footballer at Comercio e Industria with just 27 games in his early twenties.
One can see Mourinho in the video below of about a minute taken during the 1981/82 season while he was playing for Rio Ave.
18. Roy Hodgson (Crystal Palace)
Game honors: none
Hodgson played a leading role in the Crystal Palace's youth teams but failed to qualify for the senior side. After his release in 1966, he spent several years in league football with clubs such as Tonbridge, Gravesend & Northfleet, Maidstone United and Carshalton Athletic.
He worked as a teacher of physical education while he was playing for Ashford Town.
17. Marco Silva (Everton)
Game honors: none
Everton progresses regularly under Marco Silva
Silva spent his entire career in Portugal and, apart from two games with Primeira Liga, he worked in the second and third divisions.
The right-back has ended his 15-year career at club second division Estroli, cumulating more than 300 appearances as a footballer, representing Trofense, Rio Ave, Braga B, Salgueiros and Odivelas.
16. Rafa Benitez (Newcastle)
Distinctions: Tercera Division 1981/82
The Spanish joined Real Madrid at the age of 13 and played in various youth teams until the age of 20, winning the Spain Championship of Youth in 1978.
A series of injuries has ruined his chances of playing at the highest level. He joined the Spanish Parlas, where he was promoted to second division. But recurrent knee problems forced Benitez to retire.
15. Unai Emery (Arsenal)
Game honors: none
Unai Emery has only made five appearances in La Liga
The Spaniard spent most of his career in the second division of his country and retired at the age of 32 with the third level club, Lorca Deportiva.
He was a left winger and has climbed the ladder of Real Sociedad, but he has played only five league games.
14. Eddie Howe (Bournemouth)
Game honors: none
Eddie Howe on his days in Bournemouth
Like his executive career, Howe spent most of his days in Bournemouth. After playing for local teams in Dorset, he signed his first professional contract with the Cherries. After impressing the south coast, he was selected for the English Under-21 team for the Toulon tournament.
He was Harry Redknapp's first recruiter as Portsmouth boss, but a serious knee injury shortened his playing career and he retired on a second visit to Bournemouth.
13. Neil Warnock (Cardiff)
Game honors: none
Neil Warnock tries to keep Cardiff in the Premier League
Warnock has never played in England's highest level, spending his 11-year career in the lower leagues with Rotherham, Hartlepool, Scunthorpe, Aldershot, Barnsley, York City and Crewe.
He shortened his career to become a coach.
12. Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
Game honors: none
Jurgen Klopp (right) fights for possession
Klopp has spent his entire career in Germany, including Mainz for 11 years.
He began his career as an attacker before becoming a defender, scoring 52 league goals for Mainz.
11: Claudio Ranieri (Fulham)
Honors: four promotions
Tinkerman started his career with Roma but played only six games in two years. He spent most of his career in Catanzaro, winning two promotions, and was equally successful in Catania and Palermo.
As a defender, he made more than 350 appearances with the four Italian clubs.
10. Sean Dyche (Burnley)
Game honors: Second Division 1995/96, 1997/98, 2000/01, League Two 2005/06
Sean Dyche at the head of Chesterfield
Dyche was known as a sensible half-center that has accumulated more than 500 appearances in England.
He spent seven years with Chesterfield, winning the division three playoffs in 1995 and qualifying for the FA Cup semi-finals two years later. He had more success during his career winning the first division promotion with Bristol City and Millwall before moving to Watford and Northampton Town.
He did all of this by claiming that a broken leg early in his career kept him off.
9. Manuel Pellegrini (West Ham)
Honors: Copa Chile 1979/80
The Chilean has made more than 500 appearances for the Universidad de Chile in 13 years, his only club as a professional footballer.
He was a regular at the heart of their defense and won 28 caps for his country.
8. David Wagner (Huddersfield)
Distinctions: UEFA Cup 1996/97
David Wagner celebrates UEFA Cup victory
The Burrow Manager spent four years playing with Klopp in Mainz, where their friendship began. Wagner was an attacker and moved to Schalke in 1995, where he won the UEFA Cup.
Wagner, born to an American father and a German mother, won eight caps for the US national team.
7. Javi Gracia (Watford)
Distinctions: Segunda Division 1992
His 12 goals helped Lleida return to the league in 1993 after 40 years of absence. He then spent six years in the league with Real Valladolid and Real Sociedad before returning to second place to win the promotion with Villarreal.
Gracia ended his career with the Segunda Division Cordoba club.
6. Claude Puel (Leicester)
Distinctions: Ligue 1 1981/82, French Cup 1980/81, 1985/86, 1991/92, Trophée des Champions 1985/86
His 17-year career was spent in Monaco, France. Playing as a defensive midfielder, he made 601 appearances.
Despite his success as a footballer, Puel has never played for his country.
You can watch Puel in action, during the final of the Coupe de France 1989, below …
5. Chris Hughton (Brighton)
Distinctions: FA Cup 1981/82, 1982/83, UEFA Cup 1984/85, Charity Shield 1981/82, division Three 1991/92
Chris Hughton won the FA Cup twice with Tottenham
The back was a constant presence in Tottenham's defense, making more than 300 appearances in 13 years for the North London club.
He is considered one of the best backs of the Spurs. His career ended after two years in West Ham and Brentford. He has appeared 53 times for the national team of the Republic of Ireland.
4. Nuno Espirito Santo (Wolves)
Distinctions: 2003/04 UEFA Champions League, 2002/03 UEFA Cup, Intercontinental Cup 2004/05, Copa del Rey 2001/02, Primeira Liga 2002/03, 2003/04, 2007/08, 2008/09, Taca de Portugal 2002 / 03, 2008/09, Supertaca Candido de Oliveira 2003/04, 2004/05, 2009/10
Nuno Espirito Santo in action for Porto
Nuno has an impressive resume of clubs including Porto, Dynamo Moscow and Deportivo La Coruna, but made only 29 appearances as second-choice goalkeeper.
However, he had more playing time in loan periods in lower league Spanish clubs, Merida and Osasuna.
During his stay in Porto, Nuno's coach Jose Mourinho left a glove to take a penalty, which he converted during his 7-0 slaughter against Varzim SC in 2003.
3. Mauricio Pochettino (Tottenham)
Distinctions: Primera Division 1990/91, Copa del Rey 1999/2000, 2005/06, Clausura 1992/93
Mauricio Pochettino was a difficult half-center
The Argentine began his career in his country with the Newell's Old Boys, winning a league title. He spent most of his days playing at Espanyol, making over 250 appearances on two episodes, while playing at PSG and Bordeaux.
He won 20 caps for his country, appearing in the three group matches of the World Cup in 2002.
2. Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
Distinctions: The Liga 1990/91, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1993/94, 1997/98, 1998/99, Copa del Rey 1996/97, 1997/98, Supercopa of Spain 1991/92, 1992 / 93, 1994/95, 1996/97, European Cup 1991/92, European Cup Winners' Cup 1996/97, UEFA Super Cup 1992/93, 1997/98
Guardiola has enjoyed constant success in Barcelona after progressing through La Masia. Defensive midfielder Manchester City boss played a pivotal role in Johan Cruyff's "Team Dream Team" in Barcelona before becoming captain of the club between 1997 and 2001.
He worked in Brescia, Roma and Al-Ahli before retiring to Mexico with Dorados.
1. Mark Hughes (Southampton)
Distinctions: Premier League 1992/93, 1993/94, FA Cup 1984/85, 1989/90, 1993/94, 1996/97, Football League Cup 1991/92, 1997/98, 2001/02, Charity Shield 1990/91, 1993/94, 1994/95, European Cup Winners' Cup 1990/91, 1997/98, UEFA Super Cup 1991/92
Mark Hughes played under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United
His 22-year career filled with trophies began at Manchester United after being hosted by their famous academy.
His training for the Red Devils earned him to be transferred to Barcelona for two years, before being brought back to United for a record 1.8 million pounds sterling.
He then played for Chelsea, Southampton, Everton and Blackburn, while winning 72 selections for Wales.
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