Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former professional footballer born on June 10, 1959, in Reggiolo, Italy. Known for his calm demeanor and tactical intelligence, Ancelotti has had a successful career both as a player and a manager.

Playing Career:

Clubs:

1. Parma (1976–1979): Ancelotti began his playing career as a midfielder with Parma.
2. Roma (1979–1987): He played for AS Roma, where he won the Serie A title in the 1982–1983 season.
3. AC Milan (1987–1992): Ancelotti joined AC Milan and enjoyed considerable success, winning two Serie A titles and two European Cups (now UEFA Champions League) during his time with the club.
4. AS Roma (1992–1993): Ancelotti returned to AS Roma for a brief period before retiring as a player.

Coaching Career:

Early Coaching Career:

• Reggiana (1995–1996): Ancelotti began his coaching career with Reggiana in Italy’s Serie B.
• Parma (1996–1998): He later moved to Parma, where he won the UEFA Cup in 1998.

AC Milan (2001–2009):

• Champions League (2002–2003, 2006–2007): Ancelotti achieved notable success with AC Milan, winning the UEFA Champions League twice.
• Serie A (2003–2004): He also secured a Serie A title during the 2003–2004 season.

Chelsea (2009–2011):

• Premier League (2009–2010): Ancelotti became the manager of Chelsea and won the Premier League title in his first season in charge.

Paris Saint-Germain (2011–2013):

• Ligue 1 (2012–2013): Ancelotti managed Paris Saint-Germain and led them to a Ligue 1 title.

Real Madrid (2013–2015):

• La Liga (2016–2017): Ancelotti took charge of Real Madrid and won the La Liga title in the 2016–2017 season.

Bayern Munich (2016–2017):

• Bundesliga (2016–2017): Ancelotti managed Bayern Munich and secured a Bundesliga title.

Napoli (2018–2019):

• Coppa Italia (2019–2020): Ancelotti managed Napoli and won the Coppa Italia.

Everton (2019–2021):

Ancelotti joined Everton in the English Premier League but left the club in June 2021.

Return to Real Madrid (2021–present):

Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid as the head coach in 2021.

Managerial Style:

• Tactical Flexibility: Ancelotti is known for his tactical adaptability, employing various formations based on the players at his disposal.
• Man-Management: He is praised for his ability to manage star-studded squads and maintain harmony within the team.
• Experience: Ancelotti’s extensive managerial experience and success across different leagues contribute to his reputation as one of the respected managers in football.

Carlo Ancelotti’s distinguished career, both as a player and a manager, has solidified his place among the coaching elite. His ability to win domestic and international titles with various clubs has earned him widespread respect in the football world.