Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie started his managerial career this summer after being appointed head coach at Heerenveen. After hanging up his boots in 2019, Robin van Persie wasted no time getting into coaching. He ended his playing career at Feyenoord and just a year later he became the assistant coach at the Dutch outfit. He then transitioned to a supporting role as a field coach in 2021 while also taking control of Feyenoord’s Under-16 side, where his son Shaqueel played. Van Persie then made a step up to the Under-18s side before Heerenveen took a gamble and appointed hi…