Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca, born on February tenth, nineteen eighty, is a distinguished Italian football manager and former professional player. His career commenced in nineteen ninety-eight as a midfielder with West Bromwich Albion, before making a significant move to Juventus in two thousand. During his time with Juventus, he celebrated a Serie A title in two thousand two and had loan spells at Bologna and Piacenza.

In two thousand five, Maresca joined Sevilla, where he enjoyed considerable success, winning the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, and UEFA Super Cup, alongside two UEFA Cup titles. His career continued with stints at Olympiacos, Málaga, and Sampdoria from two thousand nine to two thousand fourteen, culminating in a Serie B title with Palermo. He concluded his playing days at Hella Verona, retiring in two thousand seventeen.

Maresca's transition to coaching began in two thousand seventeen as an assistant at Ascoli. He later joined Manchester City U23 in two thousand twenty, leading the team to a Premier League 2 title in two thousand twenty-one. His first senior coaching role came with Parma in two thousand twenty-one, though it was short-lived. He returned to Manchester City as an assistant in two thousand twenty-two.

In two thousand twenty-three, Maresca took the helm at Leicester City, guiding them to an EFL Championship victory in two thousand twenty-four. The same year, he signed with Chelsea, where he achieved remarkable success by winning the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup in two thousand twenty-five, before departing in two thousand twenty-six.