Vincent Kompany arrived at Manchester City something of a manager in the making.
He was always a deep thinker, highly intelligent, driven and determined and, when paired with Pep Guardiola, his coaching desire and understanding developed further.
It's therefore perhaps no surprise to see him succeeding as he is at Burnley, who visit the Etihad in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The Belgian speaks five languages, completed a master's degree while still a player and has introduced a style and a set-up on and off the pitch at Turf Moor which naturally leads to 'mini Man City' comparisons.