Sead Ramovic and 3 other goalkeepers turned coaches
With TS Galaxy boss Sead Ramovic now linked with Kaizer Chiefs, we take a look at German's goalkeeping career as well as other recognisable coaches who were goalkeepers during their playing career.
Sead Ramovic - TS Galaxy
The controversial boss has been making headlines for his strained relationship with Mamelodi Sundowns manager Rulani Mokwena, with the two coaches having had another go at each other on Tuesday during their DStv Premiership clash.
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Perhaps what is lesser known to some, is that fact that the German was goalkeeper, with his professional career spanning from 2001 to 2014. The now 45-year-old played in various countries across Europe, namely Germany, Norway, Turkey, Denmark, Sweden, and Serbia. Transfermarkt shows that he made 235 career appearances, including 15 in the Bundesliga for Wolfsburg. Some of the more recignisable clubs he represented including Borussia Monchengladbach, Lillestrøm, and Sivasspor in Turkey.
Roger de Sa - Qatar (assistant coach)
De Sa is easily one of the most recognisable coaches in South Africa, having managed the likes of Orlando Pirates, Maritzburg United, Bidvest Wits, Santos, and Ajax Cape Town, who are called Cape Town Spurs. During his heyday, however, the Mozambique-born tactician was a goalkeeper in the South African top-flight, standing between the sticks for the teams such as Moroka Swallows, Sundowns, and Wits. It is noted that his father, Octavio de Sa, was also a shot-stopper and played for Portuguese giants Sporting CP.
Nuno Espirito Santo - Nottingham Forest
Another goalkeeper turned manager with Portuguese DNA is Nuno Espirito Santo, who is now currently in charge of Nottingham Forest. The
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