Years on from his storied playing career, this former Arsenal man was no less able to take control after a ball came his way on the touchline on Monday night.
The 48-year-old has trod a familiar path in the world of international football and transitioned into international management after a stint in charge of his boyhood club Corinthians.
Now in charge of the Albanian national team, this former left-back made history when he became the first Brazilian to sign with Arsenal.
After a stint at the North London club which saw him quickly lose out with the rise of Ashley Cole in Arsene Wenger's ascendant side, he jetted to Celta Vigo.