PEP GUARDIOLA is widely regarded as the most important manager of his generation.
The Spaniard, 52, spearheaded one of the greatest teams of all time during his four-year stint at Barcelona between 2008 and 2012.
He won three LaLiga titles and two Champions Leagues with the Catalan giants before going on to become the head coach of Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
Guardiola has won 10 league titles in just 13 seasons of management, claiming 31 major trophies across his three clubs.
But away from the performances of his teams, he has also brought through several top level coaches.
Three of those he has developed are currently managing sides that are top of their respective leagues.
Here is an in-depth look at each of them and how their managerial careers have been shaped by Guardiola.
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta, 40, spent three years as Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City before joining Arsenal.
Now, after being given time to build the Gunners' team, which includes former City pair Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus, he is sitting pretty at the top of the table.
Arteta has moulded his side around Guardiola's principles, with key cornerstones of his philosophy including passing out from the back and possession-based football.