Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian professional football manager and former player, renowned for his illustrious career both on and off the pitch. Born on June 10, 1959, Ancelotti has achieved numerous milestones, including being the most successful manager in UEFA Champions League history and the only manager to win league titles in all of Europe's top five leagues. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
10 June 1959
Carlo Ancelotti was born in Reggiolo, Italy, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Early Career
1978-1979
Ancelotti began his career with Italian club Parma, helping the club get promoted to Serie B during the 1978-79 season.
AC Milan
1987-1992
Ancelotti played for Milan, winning two European Cups in 1989 and 1990, two European Super Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, and a Supercoppa Italiana under manager Arrigo Sacchi.
Early Management
1995-2001
Ancelotti started his managerial career with Reggiana, Parma, and Juventus, laying the groundwork for his future successes.
AC Milan Manager
2001-2009
Ancelotti joined Milan as a manager and won the 2002-03 Champions League and Coppa Italia, followed by the 2007 Champions League, making him one of the most successful managers in the club's history.
Chelsea Manager
2009-2011
Ancelotti became the manager of Chelsea and won the domestic double of the Premier League and the FA Cup in his first season.
Paris Saint-Germain Manager
2011-2013
Ancelotti led Paris Saint-Germain to their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years and was awarded joint Ligue 1 Manager of the Year.
First Spell at Real Madrid
2013-2015
Ancelotti became the manager of Real Madrid, leading the team to their tenth Champions League title and a Copa del Rey title.
Bayern Munich Manager
2016-2017
Ancelotti won the Bundesliga title in his first season with Bayern Munich.
Napoli Manager
2018-2019
Ancelotti managed Napoli before moving to Everton.
Everton Manager
2019-2021
Ancelotti managed Everton before returning to Real Madrid.
Second Spell at Real Madrid
2021-Present
Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid and has since won two La Liga-Champions League doubles in 2022 and 2024, becoming the most decorated coach in Real Madrid's history.
Record-Breaking 15th Title
18 December 2024
Ancelotti clinched his record-breaking 15th title with Real Madrid following a 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.
