Dani Cabellos is currently 'studying for a Spanish level one coaching license, equivalent to a UEFA B license', as the Real Madrid star eyes a career in management.
The midfielder has been a fairly regular presence for the Galacticos this season, but appears to already be considering life after hanging up his boots.
According to reports in Relevo, Cabellos has been watching '10-15 games a week' as he prepares for the qualification, and has already taken an exam.
They also claim the 26-year-old pays close attention to the youth set-ups at both Spain and Real.
Cabellos will have a number of excellent role models to call on, after being coached by the likes of Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.
He also worked under Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery during a loan spell at Arsenal, while Relevo report he maintains a close relationship with Victor Sanchez del Amo after their time together at Real Betis.
On the pitch, Cabellos has featured in just over half of Real's La Liga games this season, and started on Sunday night as they drew 0-0 with high-flying Real Sociedad.
The result leaves Ancelotti's side five points off league leaders Barcelona, while Sociedad have advanced to third.
Los Blancos will next be in action when they face Valencia at the Bernabeu on Thursday.