History of Carlo Ancelotti in Timeline
Carlo Ancelotti, nicknamed "Carletto" and "Don Carlo", is a highly decorated Italian football manager and former player currently leading the Brazil national team. Widely considered one of the greatest managers ever, he holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles won (5) and is the only manager to have participated in six finals. Ancelotti is also unique in having secured league titles in each of Europe's top five leagues. His impressive record includes three FIFA Club World Cup wins and a record-setting five UEFA Super Cup victories.
June 1959: Carlo Ancelotti's Birth
In June 1959, Carlo Ancelotti was born. He is an Italian professional football manager and former player, currently the head coach of the Brazil national team.
1974: Career Start with Parma
In 1974, Carlo Ancelotti began his career with Parma.
1976: Professional Debut in Serie C
In 1976, Carlo Ancelotti made his professional debut in Serie C.
1978: Parma Promotion to Serie B
In 1978, Carlo Ancelotti helped Parma get promoted to Serie B.
1978: Parma's Serie C1
In 1978, Carlo Ancelotti helped Parma to a second place in the Serie C1 girone A.
1979: Transfer to Roma
In mid-1979, Carlo Ancelotti transferred to Roma after attracting strong interest from Inter Milan.
1980: Coppa Italia Title
In 1980, Carlo Ancelotti won his first Coppa Italia title with Roma.
1980: World Champions' Gold Cup
In January 1981, Carlo Ancelotti played in the 1980 World Champions' Gold Cup for Italy.
January 1981: First Italy Goal
On 6 January 1981, Carlo Ancelotti scored his first and only goal for Italy in the 1980 World Champions' Gold Cup against the Netherlands.
1981: Consecutive Coppa Italia Title
In 1981, Carlo Ancelotti won his second consecutive Coppa Italia title with Roma.
1982: Second-Place League Finishes
In 1982, Carlo Ancelotti finished second and third in the league.
1982: World Cup
In 1982, Carlo Ancelotti was very likely to be capped for the 1982 World Cup campaign, but a dramatic knee injury forced him away for several months.
1983: Italian Championship Win
In 1983, Carlo Ancelotti helped lead Roma to win the Italian championship.
1984: European Cup Final
In 1984, Carlo Ancelotti helped Roma reach the European Cup final, but he missed the final through injury.
1984: Fourth Coppa Italia Title
In 1984, Carlo Ancelotti won another Coppa Italia title with Roma.
1985: Named Team Captain
In 1985, Carlo Ancelotti was named the team's captain under Sven-Göran Eriksson.
1986: World Cup Squad
In 1986, Carlo Ancelotti was a part of Italy's squad in the World Cup.
1986: Fourth Coppa Italia Title
In 1986, Carlo Ancelotti won his fourth Coppa Italia title with Roma.
1988: Serie A Title Win
In 1988, Carlo Ancelotti was a key part of the Milan squad that won the Serie A title.
1989: European Cup Win
In 1989, Carlo Ancelotti and Milan won the European Cup.
1989: European Cup Win with AC Milan
In 1989, as a player, Carlo Ancelotti won the European Cup with AC Milan.
1990: 1990 World Cup
In 1990, Carlo Ancelotti played in the 1990 World Cup on home soil.
1990: Consecutive European Cup Win
In 1990, Carlo Ancelotti won consecutive European Cups with Milan.
1990: Second European Cup Win with AC Milan
In 1990, Carlo Ancelotti won his second European Cup with AC Milan.
1991: Second Serie A Title
During the 1991–92 Serie A season, Carlo Ancelotti won a second Serie A title under Fabio Capello.
1991: Retirement from International Football
In 1991, Carlo Ancelotti announced his retirement from international football.
May 1992: Final Career Match
On 17 May 1992, Carlo Ancelotti played the final match of his career with Milan, scoring two goals in a 4–0 win against Hellas Verona.
1992: Coaching Studies
In 1992, Carlo Ancelotti undertook his coaching studies at Coverciano and penned a research article.
1992: Retirement
In 1992, Carlo Ancelotti was forced into retirement at the age of 33 due to injuries.
1994: Assistant Coach for Italy
In 1994, Ancelotti served as an assistant to Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi at the 1994 World Cup, marking his early international coaching experience.
1994: World Cup Final
In 1994, Carlo Ancelotti as assistant coach reached the World Cup final with Italy.
1995: Assistant Manager with Italy
Between 1992 and 1995, Carlo Ancelotti served as an assistant manager with the Italy national team.
1995: Managerial Roles
In 1995, Carlo Ancelotti began his managerial career, working for Reggiana.
1997: Roberto Baggio Transfer
In 1997, Carlo Ancelotti impeded the transfer of Roberto Baggio to Parma.
1997: Impeded transfer of Roberto Baggio to Parma
In 1997, Roberto Baggio's transfer to Parma was impeded by Ancelotti, who preferred a rigorous 4–4–2 formation that did not accommodate Baggio's preferred advanced playmaking role.
February 1999: Appointed Juventus Manager
In February 1999, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the manager of Juventus, succeeding and preceding Marcello Lippi. He adjusted the team's formation to accommodate Zinedine Zidane.
1999: Last Scudetto Victory
Since their last Scudetto victory in 1999, Milan had floundered domestically and in Europe.
June 2001: Dismissed by Juventus
On 17 June 2001, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed as manager of Juventus, announced at half-time during the final league game, despite the team still having a chance to win the title. Juventus won the match 2-1, but Roma won the title. His tenure concluded with 63 wins, 33 draws, and 18 losses.
November 2001: Appointed Milan Manager
In November 2001, Carlo Ancelotti became the manager of Milan, succeeding Fatih Terim. Milan had not won the Scudetto since 1999.
2002: Champions League and Coppa Italia Win
In 2002, Carlo Ancelotti won the Champions League and Coppa Italia with Milan.
2003: Champions League and Coppa Italia Victory
In 2003, Milan, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, won the Champions League final, defeating Juventus 3–2 on penalties at Old Trafford. They also secured the 2003 Coppa Italia Final over Roma.
2004: UEFA Super Cup and Scudetto Victory
In 2004, Carlo Ancelotti's Milan won the UEFA Super Cup over Porto and the Scudetto with an Italian record of 82 points from 34 games.
2004: Supercoppa Italiana Victory
In 2004, under Carlo Ancelotti's leadership, Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana. They were also Serie A runners-up to Juventus in both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, titles which were later revoked from Juventus due to the Calciopoli scandal.
2005: Champions League Final Loss
In 2005, Carlo Ancelotti led Milan to the Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool 2-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
2006: Eight-Point Deduction for Milan
During the 2006-07 Serie A season, Milan received an eight-point deduction due to the Calciopoli scandal.
2006: Redesign of Milan's Line-up
Following Andriy Shevchenko's departure at the beginning of 2006, Carlo Ancelotti redesigned Milan's line-up, creating the "Christmas Tree" formation.
2006: Designed Milan's "Christmas Tree" formation
In 2006, after Andriy Shevchenko's departure, Ancelotti redesigned Milan's line-up, devising a 4–3–2–1 system known as his "Christmas Tree" formation, utilizing a lone striker supported by attacking midfielders and a three-man midfield.
May 2007: Champions League Victory
On 23 May 2007, Carlo Ancelotti's Milan defeated Liverpool 2–1 in the Champions League final at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, securing his second Champions League trophy as Milan coach and fourth overall.
2007: Second Champions League with Milan
In 2007, Carlo Ancelotti won his second Champions League title with Milan.
June 2008: Son joins Borgomanero
In June 2008, Ancelotti's son, Davide, who previously played in the Milan youth team, joined Borgomanero.
2008: Serie A Coach of the Year Award
In 2008, Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Serie A Coach of the Year for the second time.
May 2009: Publication of autobiography
In May 2009, Ancelotti's autobiography, Preferisco la Coppa, was published, with all proceeds going to the Fondazione Stefano Borgonovo for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research.
May 2009: Resignation from Milan
On 31 May 2009, Carlo Ancelotti announced his resignation from Milan after a 2-0 victory over Fiorentina, concluding his tenure of 423 games as manager.
June 2009: Appointed Chelsea Manager
On 1 June 2009, Carlo Ancelotti was confirmed as the new Chelsea manager, succeeding interim manager Guus Hiddink. He agreed to a three-year contract and assumed his duties on 1 July.
August 2009: Community Shield Victory
On 9 August 2009, Carlo Ancelotti won his first trophy as Chelsea manager, the Community Shield, by defeating Manchester United on penalties after a 2–2 draw.
2009: Manager of Chelsea
In 2009, Carlo Ancelotti became the manager of Chelsea.
2009: Continued with the 4–4–2 diamond formation at Chelsea
In 2009, upon moving to Chelsea, Ancelotti continued with the 4–4–2 diamond formation, later switching to the 4–3–2–1 "Christmas Tree" formation and also using the 4–2–3–1 and 4–3–3.
March 2010: Champions League Elimination
On 16 March 2010, Chelsea, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, were eliminated from the Champions League after losing to Inter Milan with a 1–3 aggregate score.
May 2010: Premier League and FA Cup Double
In May 2010, Carlo Ancelotti led Chelsea to win the Premier League title, beating Manchester United by one point. On 15 May 2010, Chelsea won its first ever domestic double by defeating Portsmouth 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
September 2010: League Cup Defeat
On 23 September 2010, Chelsea lost 3-4 against Newcastle United in the League Cup.
September 2010: Death of Ancelotti's father
On 29 September 2010, Ancelotti's father died at the age of 87 after suffering from diabetes and other health issues.
October 2010: Victory over Arsenal
On 3 October 2010, Chelsea defeated Arsenal 2-0.
November 2010: Defeat Against Liverpool
On 7 November 2010, Chelsea was defeated by Liverpool 0-2 at Anfield.
January 2011: Chelsea Signs Fernando Torres and David Luiz
On 31 January 2011, Chelsea signed Fernando Torres from Liverpool for a British record fee of £50 million, and David Luiz from Benfica for £22 million.
January 2011: Defeat Against Wolverhampton Wanderers
On 5 January 2011, Chelsea suffered a 0-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
May 2011: Dismissal from Chelsea
On 22 May 2011, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed as Chelsea manager after a 0–1 defeat against Everton. He received a severance payment of £6 million.
December 2011: Appointment as Paris Saint-Germain Manager
In December 2011, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), succeeding Antoine Kombouaré, as PSG was leading Ligue 1 by three points over Montpellier.
2011: Manager of Paris Saint-Germain
In 2011, Carlo Ancelotti became the manager of Paris Saint-Germain.
May 2013: Ligue 1 Title Win and Request to Leave PSG
On May 12, 2013, Ancelotti's PSG clinched the Ligue 1 title with two matches to spare. Then on May 19, 2013, Ancelotti requested to leave the club to join Real Madrid.
June 2013: Appointment as Real Madrid Manager
On June 25, 2013, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the manager of Real Madrid, replacing José Mourinho and signing a three-year contract. Zinedine Zidane and Paul Clement were announced as his assistant coaches.
August 2013: First League Game as Real Madrid Manager
On August 18, 2013, Carlo Ancelotti's first league game as manager of Real Madrid was a 2–1 home win against Real Betis, marking the start of the season.
April 2014: Copa del Rey Title and Champions League Semi-Finals
In April 2014, Ancelotti won his first major trophy as Real Madrid manager, defeating Barcelona 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final on April 16. On April 29, Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final, their first final since 2002.
July 2014: Marriage to Mariann Barrena McClay
In July 2014, Ancelotti married Canadian businesswoman Mariann Barrena McClay in Vancouver.
December 2014: FIFA Club World Cup Title and Coach of the Year Nomination
In December 2014, Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup, marking the culmination of a Spanish record of 22 consecutive victories and ending the year with four trophies. On December 1, 2014, Ancelotti was nominated as one of the three finalists for the 2014 FIFA World Coach of the Year Award.
2014: Miguel Munoz Trophy
In 2014, Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the Miguel Munoz Trophy for the best manager in La Liga.
January 2015: Induction into Italian Football Hall of Fame and IFFHS Award
In January 2015, Carlo Ancelotti was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame on January 19. On January 20, 2015, he won the IFFHS 2014 Award as The World's Best Club Coach.
May 2015: Dismissal from Real Madrid
In May 2015, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed from Real Madrid.
May 2015: Relieved of Duties as Real Madrid Manager
On May 25, 2015, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced that Ancelotti was relieved of his duties as manager, despite winning the hearts of the board and fans. Pérez stated the club needed a new impulse to win trophies.
December 2015: Appointment as Bayern Munich Manager
In December 2015, Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti would replace Pep Guardiola as manager for the 2016–17 season, signing a three-year contract.
2015: Analysis of Ancelotti's relaxed management style
In 2015, Miguel Delaney of ESPN concluded that Ancelotti's relaxed management style is more suited to winning cup competitions, contrasting it with autocratic managers successful in domestic leagues. This analysis highlighted a discrepancy in Ancelotti's record between European and domestic competitions.
July 2016: First Training Session and Pre-Season Match with Bayern Munich
In July 2016, Carlo Ancelotti's first training session with Bayern Munich was on July 11, and his first match was a pre-season win against SV Lippstadt.
August 2016: DFL-Supercup Victory and Bundesliga Debut with Bayern Munich
In August 2016, Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund 2–0 in the 2016 DFL-Supercup on August 14, which was Carlo Ancelotti's first trophy as Bayern's manager. On August 26, 2016, in his Bundesliga debut, Bayern defeated Werder Bremen 6–0.
2016: Manager of Bayern Munich
In 2016, Carlo Ancelotti became the manager of Bayern Munich.
May 2018: Appointment as Napoli Head Coach
On May 23, 2018, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as the head coach of Napoli, signing a three-year contract, replacing Maurizio Sarri.
2018: Stint at Napoli
In 2018, Carlo Ancelotti began his stint at Napoli.
January 2019: Ancelotti becomes grandfather
On 31 January 2019, Ancelotti became a grandfather to twins, born to his son Davide's wife Ana Galocha.
December 2019: Dismissal from Napoli
On December 10, 2019, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed from his position as manager of Napoli, despite a 4-0 win in the Champions League, ending a seven-match winless streak in Serie A.
December 2019: Appointment as Everton Manager
On December 21, 2019, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as manager of Everton on a four-and-a-half-year contract. His first match was a 1–0 victory over Burnley on December 26.
March 2020: Sent Off After Match Against Manchester United
On March 1, 2020, Carlo Ancelotti was sent off after a conversation with the referee following a controversial VAR decision in a match against Manchester United.
2020: Everton signings and start of the 2020-21 season
During the close-season in 2020, Carlo Ancelotti signed his former players James Rodríguez and Allan, along with Ben Godfrey, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Niels Nkounkou and loanee Robin Olsen. Everton started the 2020–21 season with seven consecutive wins in all competitions, and Ancelotti was named September's Premier League Manager of the Month.
February 2021: Ancelotti's home burgled
In February 2021, Ancelotti's home in Crosby was burgled, and a safe was stolen, later found emptied in a nearby car park.
June 2021: Resignation from Everton and Rejoining Real Madrid
On June 1, 2021, Carlo Ancelotti resigned from his position at Everton to rejoin Real Madrid, signing a contract until 2024, following Zidane's resignation.
September 2021: Reaching 800 League Matches Milestone
On September 19, 2021, Carlo Ancelotti reached the milestone of managing 800 league matches with clubs from the top five European leagues.
2021: Return to Real Madrid
In 2021, Carlo Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid.
November 2022: Breaking Ferguson's Champions League Victory Record
On November 2, 2022, Carlo Ancelotti broke Alex Ferguson's record for most victories in the Champions League, with his 103rd victory in the competition, after a 5–1 win over Celtic.
2022: Commentary on coaching style
In 2022, Ancelotti commented on his coaching style, emphasizing simplicity and focusing on the defensive aspects of the game to allow players creative freedom in attack.
2022: Second Place in the 2022 Best FIFA Men's Coach Award
In 2022, Carlo Ancelotti placed second in the Best FIFA Men's Coach award, behind winner Lionel Scaloni.
2022: La Liga-Champions League Double
In 2022, Carlo Ancelotti won a La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid.
2022: Emphasized balanced approach and man-management abilities
In 2022, during his second spell at Real Madrid, Ancelotti emphasized a balanced approach, adaptability, and strong man-management abilities, developing strong relationships with players and consulting them on tactical decisions, contributing to the team's success.
February 2023: Fifth FIFA Club World Cup Trophy
On February 11, 2023, Carlo Ancelotti guided Real Madrid to their fifth FIFA Club World Cup trophy, beating Al Hilal 5–3 in the final.
September 2023: Overtaking Zidane as second most winning coach
In September 2023, specifically on the 17th, Ancelotti achieved his 173rd win as Real Madrid's coach with the team's 2–1 victory over Real Sociedad, surpassing Zinedine Zidane to become the coach with the second-most wins in the club's history.
October 2023: Honorary doctorate from University of Parma
On 11 October 2023, Ancelotti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Parma for his research in "Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Motor Activities".
2023: Discussed the new generation of coaches
In 2023, Ancelotti contrasted his coaching style with newer coaches, mentioning his focus on defensive organization but allowing freedom and creativity in attack, also dismissing claims that he was an old-school manager.
2023: Real Madrid's Champions League victory
Throughout 2023 and early 2024, Ancelotti's Real Madrid achieved significant milestones, including winning their 15th Champions League trophy on June 1, securing Ancelotti's fifth title. Following this victory, on August 14, they triumphed over Atalanta to claim his record fifth UEFA Super Cup trophy, making him the joint most decorated coach in the club's history with 14 titles. Later, on December 18, he further solidified his legacy by clinching his record-breaking 15th title with the club after defeating Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final.
April 2024: 200th Champions League appearance and semi-final qualification
In April 2024, specifically on April 9th, Ancelotti became the first manager to make 200 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. On April 17th, Real Madrid overcame Manchester City to advance to the semi-finals, equalling Pep Guardiola's record of reaching the Champions League semi-finals on ten occasions.
2024: Comments on team identity and coaching style
In 2024, Ancelotti commented on the limits of teams having 'only one identity,' noting his style was 'not recognised' because he changed. Ancelotti noted that attitude and commitment were key to overcoming problems, during the season he used a 4–3–1–2 without a genuine forward, in order to compensate for the departure of striker Benzema.
2024: Second La Liga-Champions League Double
In 2024, Carlo Ancelotti secured his second La Liga–Champions League double with Real Madrid.
2024: Champions League Quarter-Finals Defeat
In 2024, during the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid faced Arsenal. Arsenal secured a 3–0 victory in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium and won the return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu 2–1, resulting in a 5–1 aggregate defeat for Real Madrid, ending their Champions League campaign.
January 2025: Defeat in the Supercopa de España Final
In January 2025, specifically on January 12, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5–2 in the Supercopa de España final, with Raphinha scoring twice for Barcelona.
April 2025: Loss in the Copa del Rey Final
In April 2025, specifically on April 26, Real Madrid lost to Barcelona 3–2 after extra time in the Copa del Rey final, with Jules Koundé scoring a late goal for Barcelona.
April 2025: Tax Evasion Trial
On 2 April 2025, Ancelotti stood trial in a Spanish court for alleged tax evasion, where he testified that he believed his tax affairs were in order, despite allegations of failing to pay €1 million in taxes on image rights revenue.
May 2025: El Clásico defeat and loss of title hopes
In May 2025, specifically on May 11, Real Madrid faced Barcelona in La Liga, losing 4–3 despite a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé. This defeat effectively ended their title hopes, with Barcelona winning the league on May 15.
May 2025: Appointed Manager of Brazil National Team
In May 2025, specifically on May 12, Ancelotti was appointed as the new manager of the Brazil national team, signing a one-year deal and officially taking over on May 26.
May 2025: Departure from Real Madrid
In May 2025, specifically on May 23, Real Madrid officially announced that Ancelotti would leave the club at the end of the season and he was replaced by Xabi Alonso.
2025: Appointed as Brazil National Team Coach
In 2025, Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as coach of the Brazil national team.
June 2026: Contract extension with Real Madrid
In June 2026, Real Madrid announced that Ancelotti had agreed to a contract extension until June 30, 2026, despite prior links to the Brazil national football team head coach position. The contract extension was announced on December 29.
2026: Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In 2026, Ancelotti made his first call-up as the manager of the Brazil national team by naming a 25-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Ecuador and Paraguay. He secured his first win against Paraguay on June 10 which lead to their qualification spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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