Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian professional football manager and former player, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most decorated managers of all time. He has achieved much success during his career, including winning the UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in European football, a record four times.
Ancelotti also holds the record as the first and only coach to win titles in all five of Europe’s top leagues, including Serie A (Italy), La Liga (Spain), Premier League (England), Bundesliga (Germany) and Ligue 1 (France).
Currently managing Real Madrid, Ancelotti’s impressive record and tactical prowess have cemented his place among the greatest football managers in history.
He has also managed some of the world’s most successful football clubs, including Juventus, Milan and Real Madrid. Ancelotti is known for his calm and composed leadership style, which has earned him the nickname “Carletto”.
His impressive record includes 20 league titles, eight domestic cups and four Champions League titles, making him one of the most decorated managers in football history.
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- Full name: Carlo Michelangelo Ancelotti
- Stage name: Carlo Ancelotti
- Date of birth: June 10, 1959
- Age: 64
- Place of birth: Reggiolo, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Occupation: Italian football coach
- Height: 1.79 m
- Parents: Giuseppe Ancelotti and Angela Ancelotti.
- Siblings: Angela Ancelotti
- Spouse: Mariann Barrena McClay Luisa Ancelotti
- Children: Davide Ancelotti, Katia Ancelotti
- Relationship:
- Net worth: $50 million
Childhood life and education.
Carlo Ancelotti was born on June 10, 1959 in Reggiolo, Italy, a small town known for its agricultural industry. Growing up, he was surrounded by football and often played with his friends, showing his talent from an early age.
He joined local youth team AC Reggiolo at the age of 14 and continued to impress as a midfielder. At the age of 16, Ancelotti moved to Parma Calcio in 1913, marking the beginning of his professional football career. Although details of his formal academic education are limited, it is safe to say that his main focus was football.
He may have received a basic education in Reggiolo, but his passion for the game took precedence. Throughout his football career, Ancelotti gained a practical education in teamwork, strategy, leadership and communication – skills that would prove crucial to his future success as a manager. He later earned the coaching licenses and certifications necessary to manage professional teams.
He grew up in a loving family, with parents Giuseppe Ancelotti and Angela Ancelotti. They instilled in him strong values and a strong work ethic, which contributed to his successful career. He also has a sister, Angela Ancelotti, with whom he remains close to this day.
Career
Carlo Ancelotti is widely known for his successful managerial career, but his time as a player should not be overlooked. Between 1976 and 1992, Ancelotti played as a midfielder for Parma, Roma and Milan, winning numerous trophies and achieving success at both domestic and international level.
He also represented Italy at two World Cups and Euro 1988, cementing his place as a top player in world football. His impressive playing career laid the foundations for his future success as a coach.
Contrary to his initial promise, the coach faced difficulties during his time with the Italian national team, Reggiana, Parma and Juventus. However, he quickly turned things around during his tenure with AC Milan from 2001 to 2009, where he achieved great success, winning two UEFA Champions League titles (2003, 2007) and a Serie A title (2004).
He was also named Serie A Coach of the Year twice during this period. Despite his impressive record, his time at Chelsea was met with mixed results as he became the first Italian manager to win the Premier League in 2010 but failed to add another title in the following seasons.
However, he did win the FA Cup for Chelsea in the same year, completing a historic double. The manager went on to manage other top European clubs such as PSG, Real Madrid (twice), Bayern Munich, Napoli and Everton, winning titles in each competition. He is currently in his second spell at Real Madrid, having won the La Liga title in his first season (2021-2022).
Awards and nominations
Management Award:
- 4 times UEFA Champions League champion: Twice with AC Milan and twice with Real Madrid
- 3 times FIFA Club World Cup champion: With AC Milan, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich
- 4x UEFA Super Cup: With AC Milan and Real Madrid
- 1x FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: With Chelsea
- Championship titles in the top 5 European leagues: Serie A (Italy) with AC Milan, Premier League (England) with Chelsea, Ligue 1 (France) with PSG, Bundesliga (Germany) with Bayern Munich, La Liga (Spain) with Real Madrid
- 2 Serie A titles: With AC Milan
- 1x Premier League title: With Chelsea
- 1x Ligue 1 title: With PSG
- 3 times Bundesliga champion: With Bayern Munich
- 3x Copa del Rey: With AC Milan and Real Madrid
- 4x Italian Super Cup: With AC Milan
- 3x French Super Cup: With PSG
- 3 times German Super Cup champion: With Bayern Munich
- 1x Spanish Super Cup: With Real Madrid
Individual awards:
- 4 times UEFA Coach of the Year (most ever):
- 3x IFFHS World’s Best Club Coach:
- 2x Globe Soccer Award for Coach of the Year:
- 2x Serie A Coach of the Year:
- 1x Ligue 1 Coach of the Year:
- 1x Enzo Bearzot National Award:
- 1x Inspirational Leader Award:
- 1x AS Sports Award:
Nominations:
- 2x Ballon d’Or for Men’s Coach:
- 3x FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year Award:
Social media.
- Instagram name: @realmadrid
- Twitter Username: @realmadrid
Personal life
Ancelotti prioritises spending time with his family, including his two children, Katia and Davide. Davide, like his father, is also involved in football and is currently Ancelotti’s assistant at Real Madrid. He previously played for Milan’s youth team and played professionally for a while.
Davide and his wife, Ana Galocha, have twins. Ancelotti has been married twice, first to Luisa Gibellini from 1983 to 2008, and now to Mariann Barrena McClay, whom he married in 2014. Despite his busy career, Ancelotti values family and always makes time for his loved ones a priority.
Ancelotti is not only a successful football coach but also a devout Roman Catholic. In addition to his native Italian, he is fluent in French, Spanish, German and English, making him a highly sought-after coach for international teams.
Despite his busy schedule, Ancelotti is known for his calm and composed demeanor, earning him the nickname “Don Carlo”. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, as well as indulging in hobbies such as golf and reading.
Net worth
Carlo Ancelotti, the highly successful Italian soccer coach, has an estimated net worth of around $50 million.
