Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 1: Europe

And with other marquee managers such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, and Carlo Ancelotti coming towards the close of their careers, who is hot on their heels to become known as a great European coach?

In Spain, Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso are showing signs of greatness. They are expected to follow in the footsteps of countryman Guardiola and share similarities in the style of football their teams play and their immediate managerial success. 

Alonso's first full season as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen will go down as one of the most remarkable performances in recent history. They ended the season undefeated in the Bundesliga and reached the Europa League final.

Also attracting attention from the German leagues is Brighton's new head coach, Fabian Hürzeler, who, at just 31 years of age, steered St. Pauli to promotion from the second division last season.

With other young managers also impressing in the Italian and Portuguese leagues, it is safe to say that European football is in safe hands despite the careers of many established coaches coming to an end.