Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (Rosario, Argentina, 24 June 1987), also simply known as "the best footballer of all time". Leo is the only player in the history of the game to have been awarded FIFA's Ballon d'Or on five separate occasions, whilst also being the first player to have won the European Golden Shoe four times.

Slavisa Jokanovic (Novi Sad, Serbia, 16 August 1968). Currently head coach of Fulham F.C., Slavisa initially showcased his tactical nous in leading Watford to promotion to the Premier League and guiding Maccabi Tel Aviv into the UEFA Champions League. As a player, he left his mark at Oviedo and Tenerife and lifted the La Liga title with Deportivo La Coruña.

Johan Jordi Cruyff (Amsterdam, Holland, 9 February 1974) is currently the coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv, a position he took up following a five-year stint as the club's director of football. During his time in Israel, Jordi has enjoyed much success, with his spell at Maccabi having yielded three league titles, a domestic treble and Champions League qualification.

Bojan Krkic (Linyola, Spain, 28 August 1990) has been a Stoke City player since his arrival in England back in 2014. Aged just 27, his CV already features clubs of the stature of FC Barcelona, AS Roma, AC Milan and AFC Ajax, along with an enviable honours list. During a loan spell at Mainz 05 in the 2016/17 campaign, Bojan became the first Spanish player to have found the net in all four major European leagues.

Josep Clotet Ruíz (Igualada, Spain, 28 April 1977) is the manager of Oxford United and is one of the most promising Spanish coaches in the game. It's 40-year-old Pep's tactical knowledge that sees him stand out and he already boasts coaching experience in the Premier League, as well as in Spain, Sweden and Norway.

Garry Monk (Bedford, England, 6 March 1979) is the manager of Middlesbrough and a young English coach with a great future ahead of him. When aged just 35, he went from captaining Swansea City to become the Swans' head coach, leading the Welsh outfit to a club-best eighth-place finish in 2014/15 Premier League season. Last term saw Monk manage Leeds United, who he guided to within touching distance of the Championship play-offs despite working to a budget which was far from being amongst the biggest in the division.

José Salomón Rondón (Caracas, Venezuela, 16 September 1989), also known as The Gladiator, has notched over hundred goals in European football during spells with Las Palmas, Málaga, Rubin Kazan, Zenit Saint Petersburg and his current club, West Bromwich Albion. After finishing his first campaign in English football as the Baggies' top scorer, the Venezuelan international was rewarded with Albion's number 9 shirt.

Aitor Karanka (Vitoria, Spain, 18 September 1973) is one of Spain's brightest coaching talents and played an instrumental role in securing Middlesbrough's return to the Premier League ahead of the 2016/17 season. He previously coached the Spanish national team's youth sides and was assistant to José Mourinho at Real Madrid. During his playing days, Aitor turned out for Athletic Club and Los Blancos, with whom he lifted the Champions League in 2000.

Laureano Bisan Etamé-Mayer (Kribi, Cameroon, 19th January 1977). Lauren played as right-back for Arsenal's record-breaking Invincibles side. He lifted the African Cup of Nations twice with Cameroon and won a gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. He is currently an Arsenal ambassador and works as a commentator.

Pako Ayestarán Barandiarán (Beasáin, Gipuzkoa, Spain; 5 February 1963) is a coach with extraordinary tactical knowledge who boasts a lengthy and successful track record after having managed several clubs. He guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to their first-ever domestic treble and lifted the Champions League with Liverpool, whilst also having enjoyed spells at the helms of Valencia, Estudiantes Tecos and Santos Laguna.