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
10 June 1959
Birth
Carlo Ancelotti was born in Reggiolo, Italy, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
1978-1979
Early Career
Ancelotti began his career with Italian club Parma, helping the club get promoted to Serie B during the 1978-79 season.
1987-1992
AC Milan
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.
1995-2001
Early Management
Ancelotti started his managerial career with Reggiana, Parma, and Juventus, laying the groundwork for his future successes.
2001-2009
AC Milan Manager
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.
2009-2011
Chelsea Manager
Ancelotti became the manager of Chelsea and won the domestic double of the Premier League and the FA Cup in his first season.
2011-2013
Paris Saint-Germain Manager
Ancelotti led Paris Saint-Germain to their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years and was awarded joint Ligue 1 Manager of the Year.
2013-2015
First Spell at Real Madrid
Ancelotti became the manager of Real Madrid, leading the team to their tenth Champions League title and a Copa del Rey title.
2016-2017
Bayern Munich Manager
Ancelotti won the Bundesliga title in his first season with Bayern Munich.
2018-2019
Napoli Manager
Ancelotti managed Napoli before moving to Everton.
2019-2021
Everton Manager
Ancelotti managed Everton before returning to Real Madrid.
2021-Present
Second Spell at Real Madrid
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.
18 December 2024
Record-Breaking 15th Title
Ancelotti clinched his record-breaking 15th title with Real Madrid following a 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.
