International football has strict regulations with regards to the eligibility of players – but the rules are different for managers.

Players either need to have been born in or have a relative from that nation in order to qualify. If not, they can be eligible for a national side by virtue of gaining citizenship – usually after a long period spent in that country.

But for managers, there are no such requirements. And over the years, many nations have looked overseas for their coaching staff.

Here, a look at some of the nations in men's football that have employed a foreign manager...