Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti, born on June 10, 1959, is an esteemed Italian football manager and former player, currently serving as the head coach of the Brazil national team. Known affectionately as 'Carletto' in Italy and 'Don Carlo' in Spain, Ancelotti is celebrated as one of the greatest football managers in history.

His managerial career is marked by an impressive record, having won the UEFA Champions League five times, a feat unmatched by any other manager. Ancelotti is also the only manager to have participated in six Champions League finals and to have secured league titles across all of Europe's top five leagues. His accolades include three FIFA Club World Cup titles and five UEFA Super Cups, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.

As a player, Ancelotti enjoyed a successful career, winning two European Cups with AC Milan in 1989 and 1990. He began his journey with Parma, contributing to their promotion to Serie B, before moving to Roma, where he clinched a Serie A title and four Coppa Italia titles. His time at Milan was particularly fruitful, as he won multiple titles, including two Scudetti and two European Cups. Ancelotti also represented Italy internationally, earning twenty-six caps and scoring one goal, participating in two FIFA World Cups and the UEFA Euro 1988.

Transitioning to management, Ancelotti's career began with Reggiana, Parma, and Juventus before he took the helm at Milan in 2001. His tenure there was marked by significant success, including the Champions League and Coppa Italia victories. After leaving Milan, he managed Chelsea, where he achieved a domestic double in his first season, and later Paris Saint-Germain, leading them to their first Ligue 1 title in nineteen years. His time at Real Madrid saw him secure the club's tenth Champions League title, and after stints with Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Everton, he returned to Real Madrid in 2021, winning two La Liga–Champions League doubles. In 2025, he embraced a new challenge as the coach of Brazil.