The only 7 footballers who won the Champions League both as a player and a manager

Champions League is like the World Cup of club football. It is a dream of every player to get their hands on the most wanted trophy.

All the top European clubs participate to become the best European team. Real Madrid are the Champions League royalty. The Spanish side has won the Champions League a record 13 times.

There are only seven footballers till date who has won the Champions League both as a player and a manager. Not many great players became great managers. So winning the Champions League both as a player and a manager is a huge feat.

Here’s a list of the only 7 footballers who won the Champions League both as a player and a manager:

Miguel Munoz

Club (as a player): Real Madrid [1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58]

Club (as a manager): Real Madrid [1959–60, 1965–66]

Giovanni Trapattoni

Club (as a player): AC Milan [1962–63, 1968–69]

Club (as a manager): Juventus [1984–85]

Johan Cruyff

Club (as a player): Ajax [1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73]

Club (as a manager): Barcelona [1991–92]

carlo ancelotti The only 7 footballers who won the Champions League both as a player and a manager
Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti

Club (as a player): AC Milan [1988–89, 1989–90]

Club (as a manager): AC Milan [2002–03, 2006–07], Real Madrid [2013–14]

Frank Rijkaard

Club (as a player): AC Milan [1988–89, 1989–90], Ajax [1994–95]

Club (as a manager): Barcelona [2005–06]

Pep Guardiola

Club (as a player): Barcelona [1991–92]

Club (as a manager): Barcelona [2008–09, 2010–11]

Zinedine Zidane

Club (as a player): Real Madrid [2001–02]

Club (as a manager): Real Madrid [2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18]

Do check out:

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

Meet Kamindu Mendis, the Player Who Can Bowl With Both Hands in the IPL

Who is Kamindu Mendis? SRH Bowler Who Can Bowl...

Are you ready for a cricket revolution? The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has just witnessed a...
Most Champions League trophies: Real Madrid Kroos, Modric, Nacho and Carvajal

Best XI with the most Champions League titles in...

The Champions League, or European Cup as it was previously called, is the most prestigious trophy in...
Top footballers who have represented Real Madrid and Barcelona

Top footballers who have represented Real Madrid and Barcelona

The Clasico and the Champions League final are the two most-watched football games worldwide. Both teams are...

Ratan Tata’s Millennial Manager Shantanu Naidu: A Heartfelt Journey...

Ratan Tata’s Millennial Manager Shantanu Naidu! Imagine a young boy gazing out of his window, waiting for his...
Rodrygo Is An Underrated Superstar, And His UCL Legacy Proves He's Elite In His Own Right

Rodrygo Is An Underrated Superstar: His UCL Legacy Proves...

Rodrygo plays a crucial role in enhancing Real Madrid's performance, yet he often goes underappreciated. We analyze...

LATEST NEWS

Final Fantasy 9 Remake Speculation Grows After Anniversary Site Launch

Square Enix has reignited excitement for a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake by launching an official website celebrating the game's 25th anniversary. The new...

IPL 2025: LSG Edge MI in Thriller as Marsh, Markram Shine and Avesh Holds Nerve at Death

Tilak Varma retired out while Hardik Pandya took charge of strike rotation, but their late push wasn’t enough as Mumbai Indians (MI) fell short...

Motorola Razr 60 & 60 Ultra Leak Reveals Design, Specs & Colors

Motorola's upcoming foldable phones, the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra, have surfaced online ahead of their official launch. Although the company has not...

IPL 2025: PBKS vs RR – Preview, Prediction, Starting XI and Where To Watch The Match LIVE

IPL 2025 promises more excitement as Punjab Kings take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 18, scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at the Maharaja Yadavindra...

Featured