Fabio Capello

Fabio Capello, born on June 18, 1946, is a distinguished Italian former professional football player and manager, as well as an art collector. His playing career spanned over fifteen years, during which he showcased his talents as a midfielder for notable clubs including SPAL, Roma, AC Milan, and Juventus. Capello's achievements on the field include winning the Coppa Italia with Roma in 1969 and securing three Serie A titles with Juventus in 1972, 1973, and 1975. He also enjoyed success with AC Milan, winning the Coppa Italia in 1977 and another Serie A title in 1979. On the international stage, he represented Italy, earning thirty-two caps and scoring eight goals.

Transitioning into management, Capello quickly established himself as a formidable coach. In his first five seasons, he led AC Milan to four Serie A titles and clinched the prestigious UEFA Champions League in the 1993–94 season, triumphing over Barcelona in a memorable final. His managerial journey continued with a successful stint at Real Madrid, where he won La Liga in his debut season. Capello's tenure at Roma culminated in their first league title in eighteen years in 2001. Despite facing challenges, including the Calciopoli scandal that led to the revocation of two titles at Juventus, he returned to Real Madrid in 2006 to secure another La Liga title.

Capello's influence extended to the international arena when he was appointed manager of the England national team in December 2007. Under his guidance, England qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, although they faced early exits in both tournaments. His tenure ended in February 2012 due to a dispute with The Football Association. Subsequently, he took on the role of coach for the Russian national team in July 2012, but was dismissed in July 2015. In 2017, he briefly managed Chinese club Jiangsu Suning before retiring from coaching.

Throughout his illustrious career, Fabio Capello has been recognized as one of the greatest football managers of all time, with a remarkable record of winning major league championships in seven of his sixteen seasons as a coach, or nine if including the revoked titles.